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Julia Holter blurs the line between composer and songwriter, between ambient and pop. Watch Holter turn pop music inside-out, recorded live from Le Poisson Rouge.

This artist performs surrounded by colorful balloons, a confetti-covered cake and party hats in her groovy Tiny Desk Contest entry.

This Tiny Desk Contest entry about a forbidden high school crush plays out like an epic love story.

As more and more cultural institutions cut ties with Russian artists and performers, there are questions about whether such actions are effective and ethical.

Yosmel Montejo says it's been three weeks since he's slept, but you can't tell from his high energy Tiny Desk Contest entry.

It's a next-level song for the band that shifts multiple rhythmic gears — complete with Jerry Garcia-esque guitar lines, familiar sing-along hooks, choruses and full-on rock breakdowns.

The late Icelandic composer's magnum opus unfolds like a ritual, combining a potent mix of tradition and technology.

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: nerdy podcasts, chill shows and an unbeatable mashup.

The ebullient nonagenarian's new recording features music she's been playing for nearly a century.

This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock explores traditional Welsh music with Crasdant, Plethyn, Siân James and more.