Explosions In The Sky live at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.
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If the records are watershed moments for its fans, then the band's live shows are a Biblical flood.
Charles Bradley showed us why he's called the "Screaming Eagle of Soul."
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Several music fans at SXSW walked away from our showcase claiming this was the concert of the night. Watch to find out why.
Bardo Martinez of Chicano Batman balances guitar and keys at our showcase.
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Watch the band send waves of velvet soul over the audience at our SXSW showcase.
Margo Price performs at Stubb's BBQ in Austin, Texas.
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The rising country singer plays rousing odes to drink and trouble at Stubb's in Austin, Texas.
Anderson .Paak grooves hard at the NPR Music SXSW showcase.
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The singer and rapper showed why he's attracted so much attention at our SXSW showcase.
SoCal rapper Vince Staples looks out over the packed house at Stubb's BBQ during NPR Music's SXSW 2016 showcase.
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The rapper brought charisma, comedy and a touch of cynicism to the SXSW stage.
Mitski tore it up at the NPR Music SXSW showcase.
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At SXSW, Mitski's songs rang loudly in feedback-riddled heartbreak and quiet desperation.
Esperanza Spalding leads a performance of Emily's D Evolution.
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Fulfilling a proggy, theatrical vision for a new power trio, the bassist plays her new album live.
Glen Hansard, Dan Deacon and Sharon Van Etten were just some of the featured performers.
Palehound performs at NPR's 2015 CMJ Showcase, which took place at (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York City on Oct 14, 2015.
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Ellen Kempner's band marries rock muscle to bedroom folk's wiry vulnerability. Watch a full set.