Madeline Clement

NPR Music fans have chosen Dermot Kennedy as Slingshot Best New Artist of 2018. In a conversation with NPR's Ailsa Chang, Kennedy talks about the pressures of newfound success and his dedication to the craft.

A rundown of the NPR Music interns' year-end highlights, from Camila Cabello to Juana Molina, Raquel Sofia and Hundred Waters.

Recorded during the 2018 International Trombone Festival, this brass choir elevates the cover game.