The first single from 30, Adele's new album due out Nov. 19, is an achingly honest and hopeful ballad that acknowledges internal demons while calling for tender patience.

The colorful singer behind viral hit "Photo ID" is releasing her debut album, Juno. Using music to navigate struggles with sobriety, Wolf talks about vulnerability and creating to release feelings.

The notable crooner and saxophonist returns with a lush neo-soul single that's content with languishing in the moment.

An ode to the particular beauty and magic of urban summertime.

With "Pressure," the Dreamville Records vocalist elevates her status as a neo-soul touchstone, referencing the soul divas before her and leading the way for those to come with fearless charm.

"Departures" draws strength through its resistance to stability; the track ripples and morphs across melancholic, synth-soaked '80s melodies, rocking jam sessions and cooing vocal breakdowns.

The trap superstars perform three songs at Gallery Dept. in Los Angeles for this pandemic edition of Tiny Desk.

Each week, the guests and hosts on Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. Today it's Reservation Dogs, Nine Perfect Strangers, and viral music videos from the band Little Big.

With an assist from Cardi B, Lizzo clears haters with a smile.

Willow Smith has gone pop punk. Smith speaks with NPR about unpacking racism and sexism, alternative rock's Black origins and creating her new album, lately I feel EVERYTHING.

Over layers of fine-tuned harmonies, melodramatic guitar chords and low-tempo percussion, Willow belts the vulnerabilities of her naivety.

Two years after 2019's "Motivation," Normani has returned with "Wild Side," a sultry video with Cardi B that pushes the singer-dancer one step closer to pop sensation.

The track, co-produced by Kenny Beats and Reske, is a glaring departure from Staples' straight-faced quotables, with the California rapper opting instead to sing over a sparse beat and melodic synths.

The release of 4 found Beyoncé in a pivotal career moment — and set the stage for her as an auteur. For writer LaTesha Harris, the album also served as a much-needed guide to freedom and womanhood.

Remember those barely planned, niche antics in the group chat? Grab your girls, choose life and get gone: Let Solange, Stevie Wonder and Janet Jackson soundtrack a summer of feeling yourself.

After a four-year drought, Lorde has returned to us, delirious with joy, biting A Tribe Called Quest and indulging in the erotic.

On her latest single, "Need To Know," Doja Cat is relentlessly horny and witty.

This week's entries include odes to being fed up and a song inspired by silence. If you want to send us your song, don't delay: There's less than a week left to enter this year's Tiny Desk Contest.

Throughout the next few weeks, we'll be sharing some of the many Contest entries that have caught our attention. Our first edition includes folk from California, hip-hop from Maryland and more.

The Puerto Rican singer performed three songs for this special Tiny Desk collaboration with AFROPUNK.