Marissa Lorusso

From NPR's yearly reading list, Books We Love, we hear suggestions for four memoirs that are well worth your time.

The NPR Music editor shares her favorite albums and songs of 2021.

What does it take to really know a record? To overcome feeling alienated by a challenging album, it sometimes takes abandoning preconceived ideas of expertise and looking for something more personal.

A quieter moment that's just as powerful as Camp Cope's punk bombast.

Marking the Boston singer-songwriter's first release since 2020's Giver Taker, "Stranger" finds Anjimile resuming his quest for self-truth.

Elizabeth Powell says the propulsive track from Land of Talk's forthcoming EP was meant to "warm up the room in all senses."

Mitski's most compelling songs are about the grueling work of chasing your dreams; her new track is a powerful entry into that canon.

The latest song from the former Tiny Desk Contest entrant is about the indignities and joys of growing up in the suburbs.

The beloved indie rock band returns.

Fun! Friends! Spandex! Here's a playlist to pump you up on race day and beyond.