Louisiana Hall of Fame singer Tom McLain died Thursday morning, on July 24, at 85 years old. McLain was born on March 15, 1940 in Jonesville, Louisiana, and he was one of the swamp pop music genre's ...

Playing a blend of rock, R&B and zydeco, he had a hit in 1966 with “Sweet Dreams” and inspired Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe and many others. By Clay Risen Tommy McLain, a son of the Louisiana bayou whose ...

Punches flew from the Mountain Goats, Roc Marciano and The Alchemist teamed up, Tomu DJ took unexpected turns, Julia Jacklin looked deep within,... NPR's favorite music of August, from rocking goats ...

The emcee, singer, and self-proclaimed “swamp princess” showcased hip-hop elements like storytelling, rhyming, and scratching ...