Stephen Thompson
Stories
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'Tis Already The Season To Argue About 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'
John Legend and Kelly Clarkson have recorded a consent-minded update to the 1949 holiday standard, sparking a new debate that's sure to drain the last vestiges of joy from the season.
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What Goes Into Releasing An Artist's Music Posthumously
George Michael is one of the latest musicians to have music released posthumously. A lot goes into how that music gets released, who profits and what players make it happen.
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Listen: Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shires, Natalie Hemby Are The Highwomen
The country supergroup will release its self-titled debut on Sept. 6. Hear the first single, "Redesigning Women."
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NPR Music Shares 2019's Songs Of The Summer
What will be the definitive song of summer 2019? NPR's Michel Martin invites Stephen Thompson and Lyndsey McKenna of NPR Music to share their picks.
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Brandi Carlile's 'The Mother' Gets A Heartwarming Video, Just In Time
The video is a true tear-jerker, driving home the song's rawest emotions by depicting motherhood's joys and drudgery with equal affection and care.
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SXSW Music Preview
Musicians and their fans are gathered in Austin, Texas, for the annual South by Southwest Festival. We'll preview some of the music that the festival has to offer this year.
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The All Songs Considered SXSW Preview, 2019
We've listened to more than a thousand songs by bands playing this year's festival. On this episode, we share some of our best discoveries before we hit the ground to see as many shows as possible.
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10 Takeaways From The 2019 Grammy Awards
This year's telecast served up a string of satisfying winners, memorable performances and a GIF sure to endure until roughly the moment life on earth is extinguished.
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2019 Grammy Awards: Predictions And Considerations
On Sunday night, social media will overflow with commentary on the night's winners, snubs and baffling moments. But for now, we can take a few educated stabs at the headlines and outrages that await.
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Playing SXSW 2019? Send Us Your Songs
For the 12th straight year, NPR Music is heading to Austin in search of discoveries. To prepare, we want to hear music by every artist scheduled to perform at the festival.