Over a decade ago, a seven-member group from a virtually unknown label in South Korea dreamed of a “big house, big car, and big rings.” But thanks to a lethal mix of undeniable talent, remarkable ...

Sacramento Councilmember Mai Vang is moving on to the November election and could be poised to unseat longtime Democratic incumbent Rep. Doris Matsui. Vang secured her spot Tuesday afternoon after the ...

Mai Vang, a progressive member of the Sacramento City Council, will challenge Ms. Matsui, the 81-year-old incumbent, in the general election. By Laurel Rosenhall Representative Doris Matsui, 81, and ...

As I plod through my 20s, I’ve noticed a strange phenomenon: The music I loved as a teenager means more to me than ever—but with each passing year, the new songs on the radio sound like noisy nonsense ...

It’s not hard to find 100 Drake songs worth compiling into a list of his best work. In an era when rappers drop multiple albums/mixtapes/”projects”/whatever in ...

It’s been said that music can change the world. Some might denounce that as exaggeration, but at minimum, music does have the power to stir emotions and bring attention to worthy causes. Over the ...

Waddington Custot has announced the opening of its new Parisian space at 36 rue de Seine, in the historic location previously occupied by the renowned Lansberg Gallery in the 6th arrondissement of ...

July 3, 2026 • On a special mid-year episode of New Music Friday, host Stephen Thompson and a lineup of NPR Music writers and critics reflect on their favorite albums of the year so far. June 26, 2026 ...