The year gets off to a good and loud start with local acts dropping heavy hardcore, lo-fi indie-pop and metal!

It's not often we get to feature the hurdy gurdy, but an album centered on that quirky instrument is among our picks for this ...

Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer - ...

New Orleans musicians and bands didn't waste any time in 2026. There are a ton of new singles, EPs and albums, including tracks by Big Freedia, The Deslondes, Bonerama, Brad Walker and more. Take a ...

Monte Ogbon. Emily Scott Robinson. Blood harmonies from Irish brothers Ye Vagabonds. Stephen Thompson from NPR Music chats ...