Fyre Festival Won’t Burn Out; New Music From The Cranberries, James Blake And More

Plus, Toto's "Africa" in the desert

Netflix In the spring of 2017, Fyre Festival was marketed as a luxury experience for the ages. But as the festival’s April date rolled around and guests arrived in the Bahamas, it became clear that Fyre Festival was not exactly the greatest party ever. It was, in fact, a disaster. Two documentaries released this week — one by Hulu, the other by Netflix — tell the story of Fyre Festival, from its viral marketing to its fraud-charge-laden aftermath. Happy watching! Yours in schadenfreude, Marissa Lorusso and Sidney Madden New Music After a few quiet weeks, the floodgates of album releases are opening. Out this week: Maggie Rogers’ full-length debut; Pedro the Lion’s first new album in 15 years; pure joy from Toro y Moi and more. Hear our quick sprint through the essential releases for Jan. 18. Exactly one year after the death of Dolores O'Riordan, The Cranberries’ surviving members released "All Over Now" from the group's upcoming eighth and final album. From traditional reggae to soul-folk to culturally conscious rap, these are the new artists NPR member stations are excited about this year. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. And Ariana...tries...rapping(?) To Read Pharrell's praise turned Maggie Rogers into a viral sensation, putting her on a fast track to fame. So she says her new album, Heard It In A Past Life, is “the introduction to me that I never got to make.” The latest in our American Anthem series: Born as a vessel for one person's trauma, MILCK’s "Quiet" became an anthem overnight after a performance moment at the 2017 Women's March went viral. But it wasn't done growing. After months of speculation, Travis Scott and Big Boi are officially joining Maroon 5 at the Super Bowl halftime show. But our NPR Music colleague Rodney Carmichael breaks down the debate around the show and the NFL’s missed opportunity. Deerhunter’s Bradford Cox has always made music to deal with depression, but on the band’s latest album, Cox feels like he’s not alone anymore. Tiny Desk Cameron Pollack/NPR When Aaron Lee Tasjan came to the Tiny Desk, he brought a psych-pop sound and a fashionable look to match. He played three songs from his most recent album, Karma For Cheap, which infuses his love for older music and with what Bob Boilen calls “an optimistic THC-veiled sentiment.” One More Thing Coming at you from deep in the coastal Namib desert:🎶 It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you...🎶 ✏️ What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: nprmusic@npr.org 📬 Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. 📧 Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including News, Politics, Health and more! 🎵 Need a new playlist? Follow NPR Music on Spotify! You received this message because you're subscribed to our NPR Music emails. |  Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy | NPR 1111 N. CAPITOL ST. NE WASHINGTON DC 20002