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One of the Northwest's biggest indie rock festivals is back this weekend after pandemic delays. Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho, draws big stars but also small town artists looking for a break.

Content is Gang of Four's first studio record in 16 years. Within its first moments, the classic sound of angular but danceable post-punk is instantly recognizable. Singer Jon King says it's a privilege to have "inspired other musicians to make great music."

This year is the 60th anniversary of the Kingsmen's recording, "Louie Louie." The song has a surprising backstory.

For years, libraries have complained about how expensive it is for them to license eBooks. Now, several states are considering legislation to bring the cost down.

Lake Street Dive's Bridget Kearney wrote "Being a Woman," a track on the band's new album, Obviously. She says she wanted to convey exhaustion.

NPR's Melissa Block speaks to musician Regina Spektor, who's known for her lyricism, about her first album in six years, "Home, Before And After."

Our annual roundup of the top viral teaching/learning moments from around the country on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Billy Corgan, frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins, about the release of the final act of the band's rock opera, ATUM.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Kam Franklin, lead singer of the Gulf Coast soul band The Suffers, about her hometown being a source of strength, because the industry hasn't always embraced her.

The House Jan. 6 committee will hold another public hearing Tuesday. Also, an NPR/Ipsos poll found that gun owners overwhelmingly support some gun control measures.