'Being dismissed for being different': Adam Duritz on new music with Counting Crows In 1993, Adam Duritz and his band Counting Crows took roots-rock to new heights with their debut August and Everything After. More than 30 years later, they offer a new album, cut from the same cloth. Leila Fadel
Kevin Olusola discusses his album 'Dawn of a Misfit' NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with music artist Kevin Olusola about his new album, "Dawn Of A Misfit," and his love for mixing it up with classical music. Ayesha Rascoe
Uwade discusses 'Florilegium,' an album about memory, family, and growing into yourself NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with singer-songwriter Uwade about her debut album, "Florilegium," an anthology of songs about time, memory, and identity. Ayesha Rascoe
Grace VanderWaal discusses her new album 'Childstar' and growing up in the public eye NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Grace VanderWaal about her new album, "Childstar." Now 21, she won "America's Got Talent" at age 12. Scott Simon
Singer Ledisi talks about her new album 'The Crown' NPR's Michel Martin speaks with singer Ledisi about her new album "The Crown." Michel Martin
Violinist Esther Abrami uncovers 'hidden treasure' of music by women French violinist and social media influencer Esther Abrami releases her new album, Women, featuring music by female composers in a bid to redress historic biases. Olivia Hampton
From pants to bovine excision, Samia considers the void NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Samia about her new album, Bloodless, and the inspiration she took from contemplating nothingness. Sarah Handel
Merle Haggard reflects on hopping freight trains and becoming a musician Haggard, who died in 2016, spoke to Fresh Air in 1995 about his love of trains. When he became a star, he acquired his own observation car. Now that coach is part of the Virginia Scenic Railway. Terry Gross
Natalia Lafourcade channels her mystical side in her new album 'Cancionera' Mexican singer and songwriter Natalia Lafourcade has a new album out this week called Cancionera. In it, she draws from folk influences and embraces her mystical side. William Troop
Mike Scott of The Waterboys discusses their new album 'Life, Death & Dennis Hopper' NPR's Scott Simon talks to Mike Scott of the Scottish band, The Waterboys, about their new album, "Life, Death & Dennis Hopper." Scott Simon