Genre-defying English singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae performs material from her first album in six years. Watch the performance recorded at NPR's Tiny Desk.

In this week's column, Mary Lucia explores some often-used phrases that portend something unpleasant. 'There are lots of ways to start a conversation,' Mary writes. 'Here are a few that make me want to run in the other direction.' See if you identify with these expressions and what frequently follows.

Today's music news headlines include freshly unearthed footage from a new wave dance club in the '80s, news of a possible new Prince compilation, and a retirement announcement from AC/DC's bassist.

On Wednesday night, Bon Iver played their new song '8 (circle)' on 'The Tonight Show.'

From the director of such films as 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' and 'Be Kind Rewind' comes a video that beautifully captures the drifting memories that surface during our most private moments.

No overplaying, no frills, just great music and an artist who sounds thrilled to be playing it. Margaret Glaspy performs some songs from her recent album, 'Emotions and Math,' in this session at NPR's Tiny Desk. Glaspy is joined by drummer Tim Kuhl and by (Minnesotan) bassist Chris Morrissey.

Bands don't typically get to play the Tiny Desk more than once, but Wilco is a natural exception. Watch the group perform 'The Joke Explained' and three songs from its late-'90s catalog. Wilco will perform at Hall's Island in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 20.

The beloved band displays its signature country-tinged rock and close harmonies in four stripped-down songs from its newest album, 'Paging Mr. Proust.'

For this performance of three new songs, Andrew Bird comes with a stripped-down acoustic band. Watch video of Bird's Tiny Desk performance.

The Flaming Lips turn a classic Bowie number into a touching, psychedelic memorial.