Joel Parkin/Getty Images / EyeEm Opinion Music Features A Tale Of Two Ecosystems: On Bandcamp, Spotify And The Wide-Open Future August 19, 2020 • There's Bandcamp, beloved by artists. There's Spotify, very well-liked by listeners. And then there's that big question mark. The artist Damon Krukowski takes a look.
NPR Music staffers have put away sun-soaked songs for more reflective, autumnal fare. Abby Verbosky/NPR hide caption toggle caption Abby Verbosky/NPR Music Lists Get Out Your Hoodie: Songs For Fall October 26, 2010 • Hear what we like to call "hoodie jams" — music that makes listeners dig their hands deeper into their pockets on a fall day.
Review The Fourth of July Galaxie 500 Stays Home For 'Fourth Of July' July 3, 2009 • On the Fourth of July, there are many who love America, but — believe it or not — hate fireworks. Galaxie 500's Dean Wareham may feel the same way, but his hermit anthem "Fourth of July" sure does sound like fireworks going off in blurry slow-motion. 'Fourth Of July' by Galaxie 500 5:37 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/106226777/106236157" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Interviews Dean Wareham's Rock 'n' Roll Romance WNYC March 27, 2008 • The songwriter experienced his share of highs and lows with the acclaimed rock bands Galaxie 500 and Luna. Hear an interview about the musical love affairs — both on and off stage — detailed in his new memoir. Listen Now 26:46