Vince Staples. Zoh Amba. Death Cab for Cutie. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Laura Grant from WEXT in New York about their favorite albums out Friday, June 5. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.

Shakira’s fame was on macro-view this past May in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she performed at the city’s annual “Todo Mundo no Rio” concert series, which is both free for attendees and known to draw millions of them. Her Copacabana Beach crowd was estimated at two million people.

Highlights include Rüfüs Du Sol at Audi Field, St. Vincent with the NSO at Wolf Trap and My Chemical Romance at Nats Park.

Shaboozey released a single and music video for "Cowgirl," a new song from his forthcoming album "The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales."

Asheville's 2026 festival season features cultural celebrations honoring Appalachia and its communities, international entertainers performing alongside local music stars, and tasting experiences rich in craft beverages and artisan dishes.

Comedians Howie Mandel and comedian Brian Posehn both appear in a new music video, and it's quite a random appearance. The two are featured in the new clip from German band Electric Callboy and The Offspring's Dexter Holland.

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has grossed $888.1 million worldwide since its release on April 24, according to boxofficemojo.com. The film is closing in on the Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody as the top-grossing musician biopic.

From electric guitars to school rentals see how Savannah staple Portman's Music Superstore has thrived for 90 years.