Bob Boilen

Bob Boilen (All Songs Considered, Tiny Desk) retiring from NPR after 35 years

Bob Boilen, the NPR broadcaster who hosts ‘All Songs Considered’ and helped create the ‘Tiny Desk’ concert series, will retire from the network on October 2 after more than three decades…

NPR's Bob Boilen wrote book 'Your Song Changed My Life,' hosting release event in NYC with Sturgill Simpson

NPR’s All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concerts host and unflagging show-goer Bob Boilen has a new book coming out, titled Your Song Changed My Life, where he talks with 35 musicians about the music that inspired them. Artists interviewed for the book include Jimmy Page, St. Vincent, Jónsi of Sigur Rós, Justin Vernon, Cat Power, David Byrne, Dave Grohl, […]

iTunes streaming new Jack Whites LP 'Blunderbuss'; Webster Hall tickets going on sale

Jack White‘s debut solo album, Blunderbuss, is out April 23rd but streaming on iTunes now. As mentioned yesterday, “Tickets for the April 27 performance at Webster Hall in New York City are available for American Express Cardmembers during an exclusive presale window beginning Tuesday, April 17th at 12:00 PM ET at www…

Lee Fields & The Expressions, The Phenomenal Handclap Band & Fight the Big Bull @ Joe's Pub in NYC - pics & stream

The legendary Lee Fields“NPR Music and WBGO boldly attempt to go where few have gone before: Deep soul, indie funk and polyglot jazz share a stage and a bill…