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What does it mean to illustrate Steely Dan?

The eternal paradox, and 'Quantum Criminals,' of Steely Dan

What does it mean to illustrate the world of Steely Dan? NPR Music contributor Marissa Lorusso spoke with the Danfans behind the new book Quantum Criminals.

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke performs at the MTV2 $2 Bill Concert Series at the Beacon Theater on June 5, 2003, in New York City.

A celebration of albums turning 20

From Radiohead's Hail to the Thief to The Strokes' Room On Fire, enjoy a playlist of songs from 2003.

"I'm making music for the people who don't know if they should say no. For the people that do too much," Rico Nasty says. "For the people who get too loud, get too rough. The girls that are too tough, the girls that are just not soft enough for society."

'I'm an outlier too'

Rico Nasty and her fans know what it's like to be judged for being themselves. For anyone who feels like an outsider, Nasty Mob is a space to forget that alienation.

At 25, Pernice Brothers' debut throws even brighter sparks — and darker shadows

Threadbare demos on a new reissue of 1998's Overcome by Happiness illuminate Joe Pernice's songwriting paradox: Brill Building pop woven from homespun scruff, sarcastic but always sure-footed.

30A Songwriters Sessions: Ruthie Foster

Watch a mini-concert, recorded live at the 30A Songwriters Festival back in January.

Brandy Clark is playing for keeps this time

Produced by Brandi Carlile, the eponymous 11-song collection offers snapshots of Brandy Clark the person, not Brandy Clark the pen-for-hire.

Sara Bareilles plays the Baker's Wife in <em>Into the Woods</em>. She says the first thing she did after taking the role was give her character a real name: "I named her Rebecca."

Sara Bareilles thought 'Into the Woods' would last 2 weeks — she ended up on Broadway

What started as a stripped-down production with a limited run became a Grammy award-winning Broadway musical with six Tony nominations. Bareilles plays the Baker's Wife: "I'm so glad that I said yes."

Dave Matthews performing acoustic for <em>World Cafe</em> in his home studio.

Dave Matthews appreciates his voice more now than ever

Join us for a trip to Seattle to visit with Dave Matthews for an acoustic performance in his home studio.

Everything but the Girl's Tracey Thorn writes lyrics that capture women's inner lives

The married British duo Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt — aka Everything but the Girl — have their first album in 24 years. Ken Tucker reviews Fuse, then we listen back to a 2018 interview with Thorn.

Kara Jackson, celebrated poet, returns to her first love: music

Kara Jackson is mostly known for her poetry. But singing was her first love, and she's now out with her debut album, Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?

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