If you’re the type of person who has dubstep, Southern hip-hop, and Koji Kondo’s iconic “Ground Theme” from Super Mario Bros.

Based in a new studio, Berlin’s favourite sonic troublemakers crash the DJ-Kicks series with a shape-shifting techno-industrial mix. We sit down with Sebastian Szary to find out more ...

"Grand Rapids, MI" is an anthem dedicated to the people and culture that make up Michigan's second-largest city.

Nationwide, schools are looking for better ways to connect with students and support their emotional well-being. A ...

Carson, a UVA professor of hip-hop and the Global South, uses prose, poetry and rap rhythms to explain race and culture. "Dope" is a term that he traces to stereotypes of Black people to rappers ...

Bun B of the legendary duo UGK says music from more seasoned rappers is needed more than ever, as there's a musical "void" ...

Explore the most exciting music collaborations of 2025, featuring chart-topping hits and viral tracks that brought artists together across genres and captivated audiences worldwide.

A look at 2025’s most standout albums, spanning pop, hip-hop, and beyond, highlighting the year’s boldest sounds and most memorable releases.

The Mariachi Rams are reshaping NFL game day by blending traditional Mexican music with Los Angeles’ hip-hop and rock ...

Pop critic Ann Powers shares a handful the albums on NPR Music's list of the best of the year, including the one album that nearly the entire team agreed on.

We’re at the end of yet another year where commentators and fans speculated on the health of the rap world. In October, it was reported that, for the first time in 35 years, there were no rap songs in ...

A professional orchestra based in a state school and street dancers moving to the sound of Bach - worlds that rarely come together. Yet both thrive at a north London secondary, thanks to a pioneering ...