The former Los Angelese Times music critic was given complete editorial control over the singer-songwriter's biography.

Go-go is an offshoot of funk that combines elements of R&B, hip-hop and blues. Rare Essence, the Washington D.C. pioneers of go-go, bring the get-down to World Cafe.

Spinal Tap's legendary bassist drops by with a few songs from his new reflective solo record, Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing).

Jeh-Sea Welles has the look, the voice, the licks, the hooks and the attitude of a real rock star.

Few musicians have more of a signature sound or personality than Hook. Hear a live performance and interview with the post-punk pioneer.

He's loved music and performing his whole life. Now, he has finally released his debut album in his early 60s.

The trio is making waves, joining the likes of Tame Impala, Wolfmother and Courtney Barnett as top Australian rockers breaking big stateside.

Leaving NYU and signing to Fat Possum Records, Sophie Allison details her tough decision to drop everything in pursuit of her music career.

Ezra's sophomore album Staying at Tamara's brings more production and more sheen, but keeps his natural talents at the forefront of the record. Hear an in-studio performance.

Compare her 2014 album I Will Not Be Afraid to her latest, LONER, and you'll find that this singer-songwriter has arrived.

Exploring themes of death and dying, sleep and insomnia, Alejando Rose-Garcia performs songs from his latest album, Can't Wake Up.

A studio performance of songs from the indie outfit's most focused and aggressive album in years, What a Time to Be Alive.

The Grammy-winning duo is back to talk about finding common ground and perform songs from their new record No Mercy In This Land.

The eight-piece group deliver fantastic gems of indie pop that are never too clever for their own good.

Frontman Chris Porterfield shares stories and performs songs from Field Report's new album, Summertime Songs.

There's few people who enjoy telling a story as much as Kyle Craft and the rocker has plenty of inventory to keep you engaged.

The incredibly talented producer and musician calls on the likes of Lana Del Rey and Conor Oberst for his latest album Rare Birds. Hear a live performance in this session.

Lead singer/guitarist, Colin Meloy, talks about where the band's new sound came from and surprises you'll hear on the record.

A wide-ranging conversation about long-term sobriety, DJ'ing children's parties, and why at 52 years old, the musician has no desire to tour again.

Mayfield shares her powerful story of surviving domestic violence in a very loud and distorted way on her latest album Sorry Is Gone.