News and InterviewsNew Minneapolis vinyl pressing plant Outta Wax focuses on local music, south side prideSam Stroozas • Feb 11, 2025Outta Wax is redefining independent music production in south Minneapolis with a passion for lifelong physical media.
News and InterviewsQuestlove confronts the 'burden of Black genius' in a new Sly Stone documentaryTerry Gross • Feb 10, 2025In SLY LIVES!, Questlove documents the genius of a funk trailblazer — and the pressure Sly felt as a Black artist. "Sly will be ... the first domino in a long list of people that will self-sabotage."
News and InterviewsHere's who will perform at the Super Bowl on SundayDhanika Pineda • Feb 6, 2025Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show with special guest SZA. Jon Batiste will sing the national anthem.
News and InterviewsOzzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath will reunite for the final time this summerObed Manuel • Feb 6, 2025Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath lineup will reunite this summer for the first time in 20 years. It's expected to be Osbourne's final live show.
The Current Guitar CollectionThe Current's Guitar Collection: Chris Smither, Collings 0002HLuke Taylor, Evan Clark and Mike Pengra • Feb 5, 2025Chris Smither tells a story about how a custom guitar that one person rejected became a guitar he’s embraced.
News and InterviewsMusic sets the tone at Minneapolis hangout Small Hours Stacy Brooks • Feb 5, 2025The record collection isn’t a background feature at the intimate hi-fi bar in northeast Minneapolis, it’s a main focus. Small Hours, which opened last September, is a collaboration between sommelier Sarina Garibović and musician Sam Cassidy.
News and InterviewsFireAid concerts raise estimated $100 million for LA wildfire reliefIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Feb 5, 2025More than 30 artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre and Joni Mitchell, performed at the benefit concert on Jan. 30.
News and InterviewsBeyoncé finally won album of the year. Don't mistake this moment for her peakSidney Madden • Feb 3, 2025Her Grammy win for Cowboy Carter will rightly be seen as historic. But for the artist, it's part of a grander thesis long in the making.
News and InterviewsAt the 2025 Grammys, a ceremony defined by LA wildfires and big wins for rising starsIsabella Gomez Sarmiento • Feb 3, 2025The 67th Grammy Awards were weighted with a focus on the Los Angeles fires and filled with surprising wins for artists including Beyoncé, Chappell Roan, Doechii and more.
News and InterviewsPhotos: See all the red carpet looks from the 67th Grammy AwardsNPR Staff • Feb 3, 2025Celebrating its 67th year, the 2025 Grammy Awards are here! See some of tonight's most memorable looks.