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Superchunk's new album, Majesty Shredding, fits the textbook definition of indie-rock: the pomp and spectacle of marketplace rock 'n' roll turned inside out to show the seams, revealing the men and women behind the curtain who aren't much different from the rest of us.

NPR Music's Song of the Day features a new track every weekday, with analysis of the music, links to each artist's websites and, of course, a chance to hear the song itself. Here, Song of the Day editor Stephen Thompson talks about recent selections by Mates of State, O.M.D. with Aretha Franklin, Blonde Redhead and more.

The alternative country singer from West Texas pays tribute to his late father on an album of honky-tonk country classics, Come on Back. He describes his introduction to country music -- and seeing Johnny Cash perform for the first time -- in a 2005 interview with Terry Gross.

Mellencamp shares the stories behind some of his most famous songs — and sings several in a studio session on Fresh Air.

Ari Picker was into jam bands before attending the Berklee College of Music. He emerged with a new obsession -- classical composition -- and assembled a tiny orchestra of North Carolina folk musicians. Listen to two songs from the band's new album, All Alone in an Empty House.

The new supergroup led by Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody includes members of R.E.M. and Belle and Sebastian. The band's debut album, The Place We Ran From, even features Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward. Listen to an interview with Lightbody and Peter Buck and hear tracks from a performance in London.

The Australian siblings released their fourth album, Down the Way, earlier this year. Host David Dye catches up with them before their series of sold-out concerts Down Under.

"Little Red Radio" isn't the most upbeat moment on Magic Kids' debut album, Memphis, but it gets the point across. With jangly guitars and boyish vocals leading the way, there's not an abrasive sound in sight. The hook comes on so fast, it's easy to miss, especially since so much candied instrumentation comes before and after it.

Global health meetings are often held in the West — and that's an obstacle for scientists, doctors and advocates from lower resource countries. Which means their voices aren't being heard.

Biden continues a second day of meetings in Irsael. What company earnings can tell us about the economy. And, Sri Lanka sees another day of chaos.