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Word of mouth spread quickly about Howard after a series of performances around his native U.K., and in this session from KCRW, you can see why. Watch him sing "Depth Over Distance".
JD McPherson performs in Portland for opbmusic.org.
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The former punk rocker and middle-school art teacher performs a raw, energetic blend of jump blues, rockabilly and rock 'n' roll for opbmusic.org. Watch JD McPherson and his band perform "Wolf Teeth."
The warmly eclectic singer-songwriter Regina Spektor played old favorites and introduced fans to highlights from her lovely new album, What We Saw From the Cheap Seats.
"Hymn #76" is no starry-eyed tale of soap-opera love. Pug sings about the real thing, commitment, which is nothing without faith. A tender hymn proves to be the perfect vehicle for Pug's message.
Even though its members started out as the L.A. punk band The Bronx, Mariachi El Bronx isn't faking it. They play with just right amount of passion and pathos, strum as if they've studied the masters and don't look out of place in those pants and little jackets. Watch a fun set at the NPR offices.
The Norwegian-born, Sweden-based singer dances her way through a performance of her single, "Do You Remember," her hands waving in the air as if she were conducting the song.
Metric performs for a Field Recording backstage at Sasquatch! Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheater in George, WA on May 26, 2012.
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Stripped of an electric guitar and moody reverb, Metric singer Emily Haines and guitarist James Shaw perform a version of "Synthetica" pretty enough to challenge the sweeping sunset behind them.
Jeremy Denk sees his apartment as his own "piano boot camp." Except for books, a coffee pot and a laptop, there's not much to do there but practice. We eavesdropped as he worked on complex etudes.
A building demolition inadvertently helps pianist Jonathan Biss discover the perfect practicing solution. Moving the piano out of his apartment away from the commotion allows him concentration.
New York Polyphony perform Renaissance songs for an In Practice recording session.
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New York Polyphony sings ancient music built for big spaces. But cathedrals aren't easy to come by for every practice session. That's when the group falls back on a modest-sized living room.
While the new Rhythm and Repose feels like a low-key '70s singer-songwriter record (think Cat Stevens or Van Morrison), this five-song set gives Hansard a chance to flex his neck muscles a bit, as he lends blustery force to an assortment of new songs and deep cuts.
Christian McBride (right) with Peter Martin at KPLU.
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Among early bebop musicians, Ray Brown was king of the bass. He mentored Christian McBride, and today, McBride is jazz's "go-to" bassist. While visiting KPLU, he performs with pianist Peter Martin.
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Known for her hit collaboration with Gotye, Kimbra is only 22, but she already has everything it takes to become a huge success. Watch the New Zealand pop star perform "Come Into My Head."
