New Sounds

Hand-picked music, genre free. 24/7 radio from New York City.

New Sounds is New York Public Radio’s home for the musically curious, since 1982. It’s a hub for discovering weird and wonderful music from artists, composers and traditional musicians. Follow us on YouTube and Instagram. Email us at hello@newsounds.org.

  • Son Rompe Pera at Brooklyn Bowl

    May 8, 2026
    Son Rompe Pera at Brooklyn Bowl May 8. 8PM. $33.55 Son Rompe Pera makes buzzy, energetic party music that has deep roots in Mexican folklore, but also sounds completely contemporary....
  • #4879, From the Soundcheck Podcast:Sheherazaad

    May 1, 2026
    From the Soundcheck Podcast, composer and vocalist Sheherazaad shapes South Asian poetry and music into elegant songs rich with storytelling. She and her ensemble play in-studio.