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Colossus marks a departure from the comparatively traditional pop-rock sound of RJD2's 2007 album The Third Hand. His pop influences surface on tracks such as "The Glow," but his textures are driven by kick and snare patterns that resemble the hip-hop of his earlier work. Watch RJD2 demonstrate the process of creating sample-based music, using one of his own songs.

The music of much-adored rockers Of Montreal has taken many forms since the group's late 90's emergence. Their latest album, Skeletal Lamping, takes listeners along on lead singer Kevin Barnes' glam-funk transformation into his alter-ego, Georgie Fruit.

Hear songs from the Brooklyn-based group's hotly anticipated new album, Veckatimest, in an in-studio session at WNYC, streamed live at NPR Music.

Earle discusses his new album Townes, a collection of songs written by his longtime friend and mentor, Townes Van Zandt. The album mixes traditional country sounds and experimental pieces.

With his blend of folk, blues and country, Jesse Winchester embodies the spirit of American music. Winchester celebrates Love Filling Station, his first album in a decade, with a visit to the World Cafe.

No longer a solo act, the singer-songwriter and his band The Pariah Dogs released God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise in 2010. In this archival recording, check out their old-school Americana on stage at WXPN in Philadelphia.

Randolph is a true master of the pedal steel guitar. Listen to his band run through blues, funk and gospel during a World Cafe Live show at WXPN in Philadelphia.

What does this song remind you of? All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen bets you'll never guess.

The Alt.Latino crew stops by Weekend Edition Sunday to talk about one of Latin music's most pervasive rhythms.

The Grammy-winning artist recounts tales from his 50-year career in a new memoir.

He is the first Danish rider to take the title in cycling's biggest race since 1996.

If you did not know already, let this serve as your reminder that Flo Milli is in her own lane.

After the first long day of music and a big showcase, Bob Boilen, Robin Hilton, Ann Powers, and Stephen Thompson huddle up to break down the days events.

The Movie Club returns for a one-on-one with the screenwriter for "The Whale" and a roundup of the best films of 2022.

Federal workplace safety authorities have fined a central Pennsylvania confectionary factory more than $14,500 following an accident last year in which two workers fell into a vat of chocolate.

The kidneys needed to be delivered to two transplant patients — one as far as Rome, hundreds of miles away. Lamborghini gave the police the car five years, and it's been used to deliver organs.

For National Mustard Day next month, French's is partnering with Skittles to make their first-ever mustard-flavored candy. It will only be available in three cities and in an online sweepstakes.

Senate debate on the Iraq war began in earnest Tuesday as Democrats called for troop withdrawals. Democratic leaders introduced an amendment ordering withdrawals by April 30, 2008. Sen. John McCain, just back from Iraq, gave a floor speech saying precipitous withdrawal would be a disaster.

The legendary music producer Arif Mardin, has died. In a long and varied career, Mardin worked with performers from Aretha Franklin to the Bee Gees, and from Chaka Khan to Norah Jones. We hear an excerpt from an interview with Mardin — and a collection of his best-known productions.

Musician Alex Chilton died yesterday. He was the lead singer of the Memphis band Big Star. To remember the underground legend, Ed Ward reviews Keep an Eye on the Sky, a four-disc collection of recordings, demos and outtakes.