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Watch New James Blake Video A Cosmic Tale Of Love Frozen In Time

February 10, 2013 – The video for James Blake's latest song, "Retrograde," imagines a dreamlike world suspended in time.

"Abducted," by Cults, tops the list of Bob Boilen's favorite songs of 2011.

Read Bob Boilen's Favorite Songs Of The Year

December 28, 2011 – Listen to Bob Boilen's favorite songs of the year, from Cults to Caveman and Milagres to M83.

Sufjan Stevens performing at the bandshell at Celebrate Brooklyn in Prospect Park on August 3, 2011.

Watch Bob Boilen's Favorite Live Shows of 2011

December 27, 2011 – Bob Boilen salutes his 15 favorite live concerts. What were your most memorable shows this year?

Diamond Mine by King Creosote & Jon Hopkins, Bob Boilen's pick for the album of the year.

Read Bob Boilen's 11 Favorite Albums Of 2011

December 7, 2011 – For a year overflowing with wonderful records, a list that refuses to be trimmed down to 10 picks.

Read 50 Favorites Of 2011: F-J

December 5, 2011 – The list of our 50 favorite albums of the year includes Frank Ocean and more artists from F to J.

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (top), Lisa Hannigan, James Blake, Jesse Sykes (middle row left to right), Neutral Milk Hotel (bottom).

Listen New Mix: Tom Waits, Neutral Milk Hotel And More

August 30, 2011 – Also this week: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah readies its first album since 2007.

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Image from James Blake and Bon Iver collaboration

Read Hear James Blake And Bon Iver's New Collaboration

August 24, 2011 – Hear "Fall Creek Boys Choir," an unexpected collaboration between two of 2011's biggest artists.

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London electronic producer James Blake performed on World Cafe.

Listen James Blake On World Cafe WXPN

August 22, 2011 – Hear the acclaimed London electronic producer perform three cuts from his self-titled debut album. WXPN

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London electronic producer James Blake performs live at WFUV.

Listen James Blake: Roomy, Soulful Dubstep WFUV

August 2, 2011 – Hear the U.K. dubstep star play low beats and talk about how he continues to discover his sound. WFUV

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Anna Calvi is one of 12 artists nominated for this year's Mercury Prize.

Watch Hear This Year's Mercury Prize Nominees And Vote

July 20, 2011 – Who should win the 2011 Mercury Prize? Give this year's nominees a listen and pick your favorite.

Robin Hilton and Bob Boilen of NPR's "All Songs Considered" give the thumbs-up, thumbs down.

Watch Discussion: The Year's Best Music (So Far)

June 14, 2011 – The All Songs gang pauses to look at 2011's biggest surprises, best new artists and more (so far).

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25 Favorites: From F---- Up To Julianna Barwick

June 14, 2011 – The list of our 25 favorite albums of the year so far includes Jill Scott and more artists F-J.

Seasick Steve performs as part of Third Man Records Rolling Record Store's public debut at SXSW 2011 in Austin, Texas.

Watch 'Minutes' From SXSW 2011: Wednesday Videos

March 22, 2011 – Bob Boilen documented every performer he saw at SXSW by taking a one-minute video clip of each.

James Blake performs at Stubb's Bar-B-Q at SXSW 2011.

Read James Blake, Live In Concert: SXSW 2011

March 16, 2011 – The British producer lays heavily processed yet soulful vocals over delicate electronics.

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Read First Listen: James Blake, 'James Blake'

February 5, 2011 – Listen to the London electronic producer's hotly anticipated debut.

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