We wouldn’t trade our kids for the world, but it does seem like we already traded our musical freedom for them. Our days of having total control over our playlists are over, and no matter how many ...

We get a lot of mail at NPR Music, and amid the irksome noisemaking doodads people keep sending Bob Boilen is a slew of smart questions about how music fits into our lives. This week: tips for parents ...

This song was originally performed by David Seville in 1958 and has been covered multiple times; our favorite might well be the Alvin and the Chipmunks version. Just be prepared for “Oo ee oo ah ah ...