Dhani Harrison (second from right) joins Weird Al Yankovic, Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips, Brandon Flowers of The Killers and Jonathan Bates of Mellowdrone on stage at George Fest. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Jade Vincent is the voice of Unloved, a downtempo trio with a 1960s pop feel. Joe McGivern/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Marcus Roberts' Race for the White House is a set of jazz compositions inspired by presidential candidates Trump, Carson, Clinton and Sanders. /Courtesy of the artist hide caption

"We live in an 808-driven world," DJ Dahi says. "Having a live bass line on a record gives it something that you can't take away." Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Derek Amato is one of only a few dozen known "sudden savants." Derek Amato hide caption

Lady Gaga channels David Bowie in a career-spanning, special-effects-laden tribute at the 2016 Grammy Awards. Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images hide caption

Marlon Williams' self-titled solo debut is out now. Justyn Strother/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Ra Ra Riot is known for making indie rock you can dance to. Their new album, Need Your Light, is out now. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Jack Garratt's debut album is called Phase. Daniel Harris/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Saul Williams in Los Angeles in January. GL Askew II for NPR hide caption

Helene Grimaud's new album, Water, is inspired by environmental activism and the sheer number of compositions dedicated to water. Matt Hennek/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

Toshiko Akiyoshi developed a reputation as a fierce bebop player. But she says she wasn't completely accepted in the jazz world as a woman and an Asian. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

This Valentine's Day, if you're feeling lonely, just remember: It could be worse. You could be the protagonist in a "splatter platter" love song — and, you know, probably dead already. iStockphoto hide caption