The prolific Icelandic icon beats a tribal drum to the tune of a not altogether inspiring je ne sais quoi in her latest release, 'Volta'

Recent news concerning Don Imus and Russell Simmons calls into question language issues in hip-hop

Sa-Ra producers take their time between albums to find the best samples on 'The Hollywood Recordings'

CocoRosie uses childlike wonderment with adult experimentation on their latest album

Blonde Redhead's latest album, '23,' is a different look for the group, but it still dabbles in the art of seduction

Conor Oberst combines country and ambience on the latest Bright Eyes' album 'Cassadaga'

Hoist the boom box on your shoulder and turn up local rapper Spikaboxxx

Nas ends his long silence by declaring 'Hip Hop is Dead' - and then tries to prove himself wrong

Duluth band Low returns with 'Drums & Guns,' an album that speaks of wartime with lullabies

Rapper Talib Kweli teams up with producer Madlib for the record 'Liberation'