Rock http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10001&ft=1&f=10001 Rock, pop, and folk music performances and features from NPR news, NPR cultural programs, and NPR Music stations. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:12:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Rock http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10001&ft=1&f=10001 Billy Bragg: Tiny Desk Concert One of the world's finest folksingers channels the spirit of Woody Guthrie at the NPR Music offices. As he has throughout his long career, Bragg finds a way to blend politics and music with grace, charm and a rough edge. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:12:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/192685157/billy-bragg-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/event/music/192685157/billy-bragg-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=10001 One of the world's finest folksingers channels the spirit of Woody Guthrie at the NPR Music offices. As he has throughout his long career, Bragg finds a way to blend politics and music with grace, charm and a rough edge.

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]]> First Listen: Smith Westerns, 'Soft Will' The Chicago band's third album unleashes a sparkly charm offensive that practically rolls down your car windows for you. Sweet and dreamy, slick and sunny, <em>Soft Will</em> is the sound of weaponized agreeability. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/16/191312644/first-listen-smith-westerns-soft-will?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/16/191312644/first-listen-smith-westerns-soft-will?ft=1&f=10001 The Chicago band's third album unleashes a sparkly charm offensive that practically rolls down your car windows for you. Sweet and dreamy, slick and sunny, Soft Will is the sound of weaponized agreeability.

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]]> The Beatles' Defining Moment (Hint: It's Not 'Sgt. Pepper') In 1963, the Fab Four recorded a series of sessions at the BBC, which author Colin Fleming argues are emblematic of the band they would become. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/16/191705940/bbc-beatles-on-wesunt?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/16/191705940/bbc-beatles-on-wesunt?ft=1&f=10001 In 1963, the Fab Four recorded a series of sessions at the BBC, which author Colin Fleming argues are emblematic of the band they would become.

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]]> Heartbreak Takes John Vanderslice To 'Dagger Beach' The avant-indie rock veteran confronted his biggest fear — being alone in the middle of nowhere — and ended up with his first album outside the label system. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/06/14/191602109/heartbreak-takes-john-vanderslice-to-dagger-beach?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/06/14/191602109/heartbreak-takes-john-vanderslice-to-dagger-beach?ft=1&f=10001 The avant-indie rock veteran confronted his biggest fear — being alone in the middle of nowhere — and ended up with his first album outside the label system.

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]]> The National: 'We've Earned Our Stripes' Singer Matt Berninger and NPR's Audie Cornish discuss the band's new album <em>(Trouble Will Find Me),</em> being in a band of brothers, how his own brother inspired "I Should Live in Salt," and his own sheepish attitude toward the band's recent success. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/190978705/the-national-weve-earned-our-stripes?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/190978705/the-national-weve-earned-our-stripes?ft=1&f=10001 Singer Matt Berninger and NPR's Audie Cornish discuss the band's new album (Trouble Will Find Me), being in a band of brothers, how his own brother inspired "I Should Live in Salt," and his own sheepish attitude toward the band's recent success.

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]]> KCRW Presents: The Olms Los Angeles musicians Pete Yorn and J.D. King recently launched a new band called The Olms. Watch them perform "Wanna Feel It" at a private show for friends, family and KCRW listeners. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/188932500/kcrw-presents-the-olms?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/event/music/188932500/kcrw-presents-the-olms?ft=1&f=10001 Los Angeles musicians Pete Yorn and J.D. King recently launched a new band called The Olms. Watch them perform "Wanna Feel It" at a private show for friends, family and KCRW listeners.

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]]> The National: Tiny Desk Concert Watch the band perform acoustic arrangements of four songs from its new album, <em>Trouble Will Find Me</em>. Though singer Matt Berninger had barely rested his voice from a show in the area the night before, the septet dutifully gives a lush, gorgeous performance. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/190382702/the-national-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/event/music/190382702/the-national-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=10001 Watch the band perform acoustic arrangements of four songs from its new album, Trouble Will Find Me. Though singer Matt Berninger had barely rested his voice from a show in the area the night before, the septet dutifully gives a lush, gorgeous performance.

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]]> First Listen: Lemuria, 'The Distance Is So Big' <em></em>The band's third album continues a tradition of songs that unfold like mini-suites, hopscotching from one melodic figure or time signature to the next with a playwright's sense of structure. Sun, 09 Jun 2013 22:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/09/188983536/first-listen-lemuria-the-distance-is-so-big?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/09/188983536/first-listen-lemuria-the-distance-is-so-big?ft=1&f=10001 The band's third album continues a tradition of songs that unfold like mini-suites, hopscotching from one melodic figure or time signature to the next with a playwright's sense of structure.

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]]> First Listen: Austra, 'Olympia' The Canadian band's second album showcases Katie Stelmanis' massive voice and increasingly personal lyrics in style, keeping one foot in the conservatory even as both are occupied on the dance floor. Sun, 09 Jun 2013 22:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/09/188981338/first-listen-austra-olympia?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/09/188981338/first-listen-austra-olympia?ft=1&f=10001 The Canadian band's second album showcases Katie Stelmanis' massive voice and increasingly personal lyrics in style, keeping one foot in the conservatory even as both are occupied on the dance floor.

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]]> Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing Download new music from EDM star Pretty Lights, Bon Iver side project The Shouting Matches, hip-hop recluse Quasimoto, teenage sensation Lorde and many more. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/06/188301709/heavy-rotation-10-songs-public-radio-cant-stop-playing?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/06/188301709/heavy-rotation-10-songs-public-radio-cant-stop-playing?ft=1&f=10001 Download new music from EDM star Pretty Lights, Bon Iver side project The Shouting Matches, hip-hop recluse Quasimoto, teenage sensation Lorde and many more.

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]]> New Music: Superchunk, John Vanderslice, Lily & Madeleine, More Before we get into NPR Music's Best-Of-The-Year (So Far) coverage - and the <em>All Songs Considered</em> annual preview of Summer releases - hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share a bunch of great new music they've been holding on to, including songs from Superchunk, Future Bible Heroes, and more. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/06/04/188651404/new-music-superchunk-john-vanderslice-lily-madeleine-more?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/06/04/188651404/new-music-superchunk-john-vanderslice-lily-madeleine-more?ft=1&f=10001 Before we get into NPR Music's Best-Of-The-Year (So Far) coverage - and the All Songs Considered annual preview of Summer releases - hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share a bunch of great new music they've been holding on to, including songs from Superchunk, Future Bible Heroes, and more.

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]]> Eleanor Friedberger Unashamed Of Her Favorite Sounds On her second solo release, the Fiery Furnaces singer mines the music of her birth decade. "I'm not embarrassed to say I love the sound of an Elton John record or I love the sound of a Carole King record," she says. "That's my taste." Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/02/187341865/eleanor-friedberger-unashamed-of-her-favorite-sounds?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/02/187341865/eleanor-friedberger-unashamed-of-her-favorite-sounds?ft=1&f=10001 On her second solo release, the Fiery Furnaces singer mines the music of her birth decade. "I'm not embarrassed to say I love the sound of an Elton John record or I love the sound of a Carole King record," she says. "That's my taste."

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]]> Wild Nothing: Nuanced Pop At 8,500 Feet With freezing hands and an adventurous spirit, the band Wild Nothing performs a stripped-down version of its song "This Chain Won't Break" on the side of the Mount San Jacinto peak near Palm Springs, Calif. Fri, 31 May 2013 13:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/187301756/wild-nothing-nuanced-pop-at-8-500-feet?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/event/music/187301756/wild-nothing-nuanced-pop-at-8-500-feet?ft=1&f=10001 With freezing hands and an adventurous spirit, the band Wild Nothing performs a stripped-down version of its song "This Chain Won't Break" on the side of the Mount San Jacinto peak near Palm Springs, Calif.

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]]> Unknown Mortal Orchestra: NPR Front Row Watch the band perform "No Need for a Leader," a tremendous cocktail of riff-rock and Black Sabbath-style psychedelia, recorded live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C. Wed, 29 May 2013 12:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/187047665/unknown-mortal-orchestra-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/event/music/187047665/unknown-mortal-orchestra-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=10001 Watch the band perform "No Need for a Leader," a tremendous cocktail of riff-rock and Black Sabbath-style psychedelia, recorded live at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C.

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]]> KCRW Presents: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. The dance-happy Detroit pop duo gives <em>Morning Becomes Eclectic</em> a preview of its upcoming album, due out in the fall. Watch Daniel Zott and Joshua Epstein perform "War Zone" live in the studio. Wed, 29 May 2013 10:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186980760/kcrw-presents-dale-earnhardt-jr-jr?ft=1&f=10001 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186980760/kcrw-presents-dale-earnhardt-jr-jr?ft=1&f=10001 The dance-happy Detroit pop duo gives Morning Becomes Eclectic a preview of its upcoming album, due out in the fall. Watch Daniel Zott and Joshua Epstein perform "War Zone" live in the studio.

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