Music
What Matt Hay wants listeners to know about deafness
"Soundtrack of Silence" is a moving ode to the highs, lows, and daily rhythms of living with hearing loss.
Goth rocker Lol Tolhurst beckons listeners to the dark side
The co-founder of English post punk powerhouse The Cure knows a thing or two about the misconstrued romantics of the goth subculture.
Understanding Tupac through the lens of "An Amerikan Family"
The Shakurs, and particularly matriarch Afeni Shakur, were a potent force in shaping Black liberation and the future of hip-hop.
Snoop Dogg reflects on his role in hip-hop history in his new memoir
The multi-hyphenate rapper shares his rise to the top in "From the Streets to the Suites."
A new "audio-biography" shares the many eclectic passions of Steve Martin
Watch Martin and co-author Adam Gopnik in conversation about “So Many Steves,” an audio tour through the mind and myriad selves of a comedy legend.
Keep on rockin' with these listening recs for Daisy Jones fans
If you've finished watching "Daisy Jones & The Six" and are in search of a follow-up listen with similar vibes, start with this curated collection of music nonfic and full-cast productions.
Get to Know the Winners and Honorees Behind Music's Big Night
Now that all the winners have been revealed, check out these Origins and Words + Music installments for more creative insights and personal stories from today's biggest names in music.
Ahmet Zappa opens up about narrating his legendary father's memoir
The musician, author, and radio host lends his voice to his late father’s 1989 autobiography, now in audio for the first time.
Humanitarian triumph and tragedy collide in "Summer of '85"
Teaming up with Kevin Hart and Charlamagne Tha God, creator Chris Morrow documents the incendiary summer that changed Philly forever.
Quincy Jones on the creative process and life lessons
The Grammy Award-winning legend shares his career’s worth of wisdom in '12 Notes.'
Why Riot Grrrl Still Matters
Celebrate Women's History Month by amping up the volume on these listens about '90s punk’s feminist revolution.
10 Years After Release, Janis Ian's Grammy-Winning Autobiography Is More Relevant Than Ever
With the release of her final studio album, "The Light at the End of the Line," acclaimed musician and author Janis Ian opens up about her legacy and hopes for a bright future.