Amplifier Podcast
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This has been a historic year for women in rap and hip-hop, all the way to the 2021 Grammy Awards when Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé broke records as the first pair of women to win in the best rap performance category. As NPR Music put it, “To know what tomorrow sounds like, one need only listen to the women in rap today.” And to know what the future of Charlotte hip-hop is, one need only turn to rhythmic lyricist ReeCee Raps.
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NPR's Scott Simon speaks to renowned bassist Pino Palladino and guitar virtuoso and producer Blake Mills about their second full-length collaboration, "That Wasn't a Dream." -
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Chino Moreno, lead singer of the alternative metal band Deftones, about the band's first new album in five years, Private Music.
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The band's frontman, John Rzeznik, talks about their new EP, Summer Anthem, and how, as he approaches 60, he might consider taking guitar lessons. -
STAR LINE recasts the affable indie rapper as something sharper-eged — a skeptic of the state and champion of the collective, who is ready to scrap if necessary. -
Ty Segall pushed the limits of the space with stadium-sized vibes, resulting in some of the most glorious shredding you'll ever see at the Tiny Desk. -
This week on the pop music charts, a film soundtrack has done something that no other soundtrack had done in nearly 30 years.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to singer and songwriter Kathleen Edwards about her new album, Billionaire.
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Emotion cemented Jepsen as a niche star and was acclaimed for its sense of drama and unabashed schmaltz. It's also a trove of songs about one particular emotion less associated with her cutesy image. -
The KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack just placed three songs in the top 10 of the Hot 100 charts simultaneously — a feat not many movie soundtracks have accomplished. -
Guster always finds new ways to weave sonic landscapes, tell meaningful stories and deeply engage with its fan base.
