James Blake has a sound that draws on the past, but also points to the future. His most recent album is called Overgrown. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
All Songs Considered Robin Hilton spins new music from emerging bands and musical icons.
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Sunday
Kentucky's James Young pulls up for a shot against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday. Andy Lyons/Getty Images hide caption
Saturday
Colin Stetson at Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage. Bob Boilen/NPR hide caption
Friday
Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin in a 1994 performance. Jeffrey Bender/Corbis hide caption
Thursday
At some point, you'll probably feel like you're too old to attend a music festival. 20th Century Fox hide caption
Tuesday
Clockwise from upper left: The Black Keys, Tiny Ruins, Winged Victory For The Sullen, Dylan Shearer Courtesy of the artists hide caption
Monday
A mangled piano lies in a pile of garbage during cleanup efforts in New York City, following Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Angelo Merendino/Angelo Merendino/Corbis hide caption
Wednesday
Clockwise from upper left: Vancouver Sleep Clinic, Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger, Sylvan Esso, High As A Kite, Perfume Genius Courtesy of the artists hide caption
Merchandise's new song "Figured Out" will appear on a special Record Store Day LP, along with music from Destruction Unit and Milk Music. Timothy Saccenti/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Song Premiere: Merchandise, 'Figured Out'
Tuesday
Kristina Hanses (of Swedish performance art duo Kristal and Jonny Boy) getting ready to bust a move. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption
Monday
Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace breaks into a smile during her band's set at the Spin day party at Stubb's. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption
Sunday
Kishi Bashi performs at The Dirty Dog in Austin, Texas during the 2014 South by Southwest Music festival. Bob Boilen/NPR hide caption
Saturday
Future Islands, frozen in time (or at least slowed wayyy down). Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption
With a Bjork-like voice and a heart-breaking vibe out of The Sundays, Kristal and Jonny Boy's set at Cedar Street Courtyard was enthralling performance art. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption
Friday
Skrillex skipped the main room at Empire and went straight to the DJ booth, with fans watching from building tops. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption