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'SNL' Musical Guests, Ranked From No. 1 To Morgan Wallen
Monday, May 24, 2021
Every year, Saturday Night Live showcases some of the biggest stars in pop, rock, hip-hop and more. At the end of each season, we rank them with cold-hearted precision.
2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
Friday, May 14, 2021
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2021 class features Tina Turner, The Go-Gos, Jay-Z, Carole King, Todd Rundgren and Foo Fighters.
The 2021 Oscars' Best Original Song Nominees, Cruelly Ranked
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
This year's choices include Diane Warren's 12th Oscar nomination, a show-stopper from Eurovision Song Contest and three entries in a subgenre we call "Glorycore."
Tiny Desk Meets SXSW: Clipping
Thursday, April 08, 2021
Daveed Diggs, William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes brought the tiniest desks possible to their SXSW video.
A Ruthless Ranking Of The 25 Best Muppets, According To Listeners
Friday, April 02, 2021
We asked PCHH listeners to vote for the best Muppet. Nearly 20,000 votes later, here's your top 25, with accompanying commentary by Linda, Stephen, Aisha and Glen.
Justin Bieber: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Watch the pop superstar and his band perform four songs from the forthcoming Justice, including a world premiere of "Peaches."
Grammys 2021: 10 Takeaways From A Big, Weird Night
Monday, March 15, 2021
The Grammys demonstrated a brilliant new way to assemble an awards show, and a not-so-brilliant way to choose the winners.
Taylor Swift Announces Remake Of 'Fearless,' Due In April
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The pop star's struggle to regain control of her master recordings has been long fought and documented. Swift continues with an announcement of the first rerecorded album, Fearless (Taylor's Version).
For Her 'SNL' Debut, Phoebe Bridgers Goes Bigger Than Ever
Sunday, February 07, 2021
The singer located the loudest moments from Punisher and cranked them farther than they've gone before — complete with a moment of guitar-smashing mayhem.
With 2021 Off To A Rocky Start, There's At Least New Music To Listen To
Friday, January 08, 2021
Members of the NPR Music team this week have been previewing the new music out this year. Another member of the team spotlights two of the albums he's looking forward to hearing.
How Our Entertainment Changed In 2020
Saturday, January 02, 2021
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Aisha Harris, host of the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, and NPR Music's Stephen Thompson, about how the events of 2020 have forever changed the entertainment industry.
The Best Tiny Desk Concerts Of 2020
Monday, December 28, 2020
Watch 20 of the year's greatest Tiny Desk performances, featuring a small sample of the talented artists who delivered intimate sets from NPR Music's D.C. offices.
Tiny Desk Playlist: The Holiday Concerts
Thursday, December 17, 2020
From Sharon Jones to Amy Grant, 'tis the season to revisit our best seasonal Tiny Desk performances.
Music Review: Secretary Of State Pick Antony Blinken
Saturday, November 28, 2020
The Biden administration's pick for Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, is a musician who's released two songs on Spotify under the name "ABlinken."
Struggling To Soothe Your Nerves? These Songs Might Help
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Here are a few song recommendations to help you soothe your nerves.
Arcade Fire Returns With 2020's First Big Post-Election Protest Anthem
Wednesday, November 04, 2020
The band gave fans a rousing preview of "Generation A" as part of Stephen Colbert's election-night special.
Tracy Chapman Returns To Sing Of 'Revolution' On The Eve Of Election Day
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
In her first TV performance since 2015, the singer-songwriter performs "Talkin' Bout a Revolution," the opening song from her classic 1988 debut.
'SNL': Adele Hosts Because 'Album's Not Finished,' But H.E.R. Debuts New Song
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Adele sang a bit in one sketch but left most of the music to H.E.R., who performed a new song called "Hold On."
Jack White Gives A Thrilling Performance On 'SNL' — On 2 Days' Notice
Sunday, October 11, 2020
In the span of less than 10 minutes, the rock star's set worked in an Eddie Van Halen tribute, Beyoncé, The White Stripes, a Jack White solo song and Blind Willie Johnson.
Rock Icon Eddie Van Halen Dies At 65
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
The guitarist, bandleader and songwriter Eddie Van Halen died on Tuesday. He was 65. NPR remembers his life and legacy.
