Charles Bradley showed us why he's called the "Screaming Eagle of Soul." Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption
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Margo Price performs at Stubb's BBQ in Austin, Texas. NPR hide caption
Andrew Bird's new album, Are You Serious, comes out on April 1. Reuben Cox/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Jeff Buckley's new album, You And I, comes out March 11. David Gahr/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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To get ready for SXSW 2016, we listened to more than 1,800 artists. Check out the app we made of the 100 musicians we'll be keeping an eye on this year in Austin. NPR hide caption
Adia Victoria was part of this year's South By Southwest music festival. Erika Goldring/FilmMagic/Getty Images hide caption
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Leonardo DiCaprio is considered a frontrunner for an Oscar for his lead role in The Revenant. Kimberley French/Regency Entertainment/20th Century Fox hide caption
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Kendrick Lamar performs "The Blacker The Berry" at the 2016 Grammy Awards, held Monday night. Larry Busacca/Getty Images hide caption
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Palehound performs at NPR's 2015 CMJ Showcase, which took place at (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York City on Oct 14, 2015. Loren Wohl for NPR hide caption
A still from Leon Bridges' "River." hide caption
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: In Conversation With Fred Armisen And 'Welcome To Night Vale'
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Many of us fell in love with Little Simz's music while prepping for SXSW 2015. We're looking for more discoveries this time around. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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The soundtrack to Heaven Adores You, featuring music by Elliott Smith, comes out Feb. 5. Courtesy of Universal Music Group hide caption
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Walter Martin's new album, Arts & Leisure, comes out Jan. 29. Courtesy of the artist hide caption