We take a look at the groundbreaking 1989 debut record from the rapper, singer and actress. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The English singer, songwriter and producer says his fourth record represents a period of big life changes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Father John Misty's Josh Tillman talks about his sixth studio album, Mahashmashana, which is Sanskrit for "great cremation ground." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Check out the U.K. band's live performance from this year's XPoNential Music Festival. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Hear a live performance from the Louisiana Music Hall of Famer with a gritty southern rock and blues sound. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Find out how Lowe's longtime backing band, Los Straitjackets, were were the catalyst for the songwriter's return to recording albums. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The punk pioneers talk about their ninth and final studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The pop minimalists return with a record that feels like calling up an old friend. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Find out which songs the English musician chose to perform for World Cafe's new feature called Backtracking. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Philadelphia musician delivers his most cohesive record to date. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The saxophonist has spent his life developing his unique, physically demanding performance style. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Heavily inspired by cumbia, the London-based band has a straightforward ethos: have fun. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The record producer and composer sought inspiration from his beginnings in Sacramento for his latest record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The hip-hop group's second and final album took a sharp sonic turn away from their radio-friendly debut. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter sought inspiration from Dorothy's journey in The Wizard of Oz. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The alternative rock pioneers perform an exclusive set ahead of the release of their latest album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The band co-founded by Lowell George and led by Bill Payne has flourished with their gumbo approach to rock and roll. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Hear a live performance from the young Cajun group Amis Du Teche as they perform songs from their latest self-titled album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Denver's iconic outdoor venue comes with a unique set of challenges. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Just like their name implies, this desert rock trio is buzzy, loud and fun. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Big Richard formed to play a one-off festival gig, then the quartet fell in love with playing together. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Tune in to a mini-concert with Latin pop and hip hop group 2MX2, plus learn about the foundation cultivating Fort Collins' music scene. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The English rock band looks to '80s synth pop on their seventh studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Philadelphia musician wanted to reconnect with his tight-knit circle of bandmates on his new record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy