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The music of much-adored rockers Of Montreal has taken many forms since the group's late 90's emergence. Their latest album, Skeletal Lamping, takes listeners along on lead singer Kevin Barnes' glam-funk transformation into his alter-ego, Georgie Fruit.

Hear songs from the Brooklyn-based group's hotly anticipated new album, Veckatimest, in an in-studio session at WNYC, streamed live at NPR Music.

Earle discusses his new album Townes, a collection of songs written by his longtime friend and mentor, Townes Van Zandt. The album mixes traditional country sounds and experimental pieces.

The late, distinctively melodic jazz trumpeter and composer Kenny Wheeler was quietly influential to generations of musicians. From the Pacific Northwest, two acolytes reimagine his catalog.

With his blend of folk, blues and country, Jesse Winchester embodies the spirit of American music. Winchester celebrates Love Filling Station, his first album in a decade, with a visit to the World Cafe.

We listen back to excerpts of interviews with and concerts by singer and guitarist Richard Thompson. A new box set collects more than 40 years of his work.

Former J. Geils Band singer Peter Wolf discusses his new album, Midnight Souvenirs, in an interview on World Cafe. The record features contributions by Shelby Lynne, Neko Case and Merle Haggard.

The charming husband-and-wife led band made a lasting impact with its debut album, thanks in part to producer and arranger Van Dyke Parks. The clever and whimsical work still holds strong a year after its release. Hear both acts perform live and talk about their work and collaborations.

No longer a solo act, the singer-songwriter and his band The Pariah Dogs released God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise in 2010. In this archival recording, check out their old-school Americana on stage at WXPN in Philadelphia.

Since they first came together more than 40 years ago, The Holmes Brothers' members have released 10 albums and worked with artists ranging from Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen to Odetta and Peter Gabriel. The band continues to fuse blues, gospel and soul on its newest album, Feed My Soul. Hear The Holmes Brothers perform live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.