Opinion

If You Need AI to Hear the ‘Soul’ in Rap, You Were Never Listening

AI is turning rap classics from artists like 50 Cent and DMX into “soul” covers, exposing who still refuses to respect hip-hop’s artistry.

43 Years Ago, This 1982 Synth-Pop Cover Became a Massive Hit and Outshined Its Motown Original

Case in point, the British synth-pop group Soft Cell, which comprised members, vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David ...

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singer EJAE on Her Debut Single ‘In Another World,’ Future Music and Not Being ‘Boxed Into Being a K-Pop Artist’

Singer-songwriter EJAE is about to step into what she calls “unknown territory.” Having spent most of her time behind the ...
KCRW

Today's Top Tune

Today's Top Tune is a free song each weekday curated for your listening pleasure, that represents a cross section of KCRW's eclectic music format. Tracks selected are chosen from recent and upcoming ...

KLA speaks her truth in new single ‘Peace’, blending R&B, soul and African rhythm

Singer KLA unveils her new single ' Peace', a heartfelt exploration of self-identity and emotional clarity, as she aims to ...
NPR

All Songs Considered

October 24, 2025 • Brandi Carlile. Miguel. Tortoise. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Ayana Contreras from KUVO in Denver about their favorite albums out Friday, Oct. 24.