As a MacDowell Fellow and Cultural Envoy for the US State Department, a Bachelor of astrophysics and a 30-year student of piano, Dan Tepfer has distinguished himself as "one of the moment's most adventurous and relevant musicians" (New York Magazine). In the eight years since his last full-length solo release, however, he's composed - and coded - the future. Today, he announces the multimedia, multisensory album Natural Machines, out May 17th on Sunnyside Records.

Even though musicians may come from divergent places, it is amazing to find that many have the same proclivities when it comes to musical tendencies and taste. The relationship between Detroit born baritone saxophonist and bass clarinetist Alex Harding and Romanian pianist Lucian Ban is one example, in this case two musician from such different places, coalesce around the power of the blues. Their new recording, Dark Blue, is a testament to their musical and brotherly bond.

Singer, songwriter and actor Rahsaan Patterson's career started at the age of 10 in the role of "the Kid" on the long-running TV show Kids Incorporated, along with other future stars Fergie, Martika, and Shanice. His critically acclaimed debut album on MCA sparked a passionate following over a series of excellent albums, Urban AC radio hits, touring and contributions to film soundtracks such as Brown Sugar and Steve Harvey's "Sign of Things to Come" compilation. 'Heroes & Gods' is Rahsaan's highly-anticipated new studio album; it marks a return to his classic "neo-soul" sound his fans crave. Standout tracks include infectious mid-tempo "Catch Me When I Fall," the classic soul balladry of "Sent From Heaven" and the innovative title track.

Four years ago, Carly Rae Jepsen emerged as this generation’s preeminent chronicler of old-fashioned love stories. Her songs are hopeful and romantic, antithetical to the cynicism of the modern age. The Canadian musician’s third LP, E•MO•TION, was an album of extremes: all-encompassing love and heartache. It was lightning in a bottle, cinematic in scope and razor-sharp in execution. E•MO•TION firmly established Jepsen as an underground hero, and it also set the bar for a follow-up impossibly high. How could anything possibly measure up to all the superlatives that have trailed the fan-dubbed Queen Of Everything?

I Am Easy to Find is the eighth studio album by American indie rock band The National, released on May 17, 2019, via 4AD. The follow-up to the band's 2017 album, Sleep Well Beast, it is supported by the lead single, "You Had Your Soul with You", and will be accompanied by a 24-minute short film directed by Mike Mills, starring Alicia Vikander. A trailer was released for the companion film along with the announcement of the album. A tour promoting the album is scheduled to begin in June 2019. At over 63 minutes, it is the longest album the band has recorded so far.

Brand new studio album featuring ELEW, Eric Harland, Kassa Overall and Jamaican singer Chronixx. Trumpeter, producer, arranger, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Theo Croker's Star People Nation finds him at the helm of production, songwriting, and performance, resulting in an intimate exploration of“the everyday rituals of blackness. A translation of Theo Croker's personal, spiritual and creative experience, Star People Nation is a self-reflective collection of provocative, powerfully passionate and boundary-busting compositions that speak to our greater, shared human existence. In the end, he creates a haven for creativity, spirituality, seduction and enlightenment throughout the album. “This is really supposed to inspire others to embrace themselves, their experiences and their community,” says Croker. “As world citizens, we can all be a part of Star People Nation.”

Egypt Station - Explorer's Edition is comprised of the original record plus a second album, Egypt Station II. The bonus disc collects all songs released during the Egypt Station voyage, from studio tracks including the surprise single 'Get Enough' to live performances captured at stops such as Abbey Road Studios, The Cavern and Grand Central Station.'.

Brad Mehldau's new album, Finding Gabriel, is out next Friday, May 17, but you don't need to wait till then to hear it: the album is streaming in full all week as an NPR First Listen at npr.org/firstlisten. The album includes nine thematically related songs by Mehldau and features performances by him on piano, synthesizers, percussion, and Fender Rhodes, as well as vocals. Guest musicians include Ambrose Akinmusire, Sara Caswell, Kurt Elling, Joel Frahm, Mark Guiliana, Gabriel Kahane, and Becca Stevens, among others.