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A.C. Newman.

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February 7, 2013 – Hear The New Pornographers' singer play songs from his latest solo album, Shut Down the Streets. WXPN

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The Amazing.

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February 6, 2013 – Hear the Swedish folk-rock supergroup play songs from its latest album, Gentle Stream. WXPN

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Tinariwen at Mali's Festival in the Desert.

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February 5, 2013 – Hear organizer Chris Nolan discuss the decision to postpone the Mali-based festival this year. WXPN

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Trey Anastasio

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February 4, 2013 – Listen to an in-depth interview with the lead singer of the beloved jam-rock band Phish. WXPN

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Parquet Courts.

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February 4, 2013 – Hear two tracks from the up-and-coming post-punk band's first full-length album, Light Up Gold. WXPN

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The dB's.

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January 31, 2013 – Hear the power-pop band perform songs from its first album in 25 years and discuss its reunion. WXPN

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The Helio Sequence.

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January 30, 2013 – Hear the duo play songs from its new album and discuss the natural disaster that changed its sound. WXPN

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Aaron Embry.

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January 29, 2013 – The multifaceted singer, pianist and producer plays songs from his solo debut, Tiny Prayers. WXPN

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Hey Marseilles.

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January 28, 2013 – Hear two songs from the orchestral folk-pop band's new album, Lines We Trace, out March 5. WXPN

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Father John Misty.

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January 28, 2013 – A persona invented by Josh Tillman, Father John Misty showcases a rock-friendly side of the singer. WXPN

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Dinosaur Jr.

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January 24, 2013 – The venerated rock trio plays songs from its new album, I Bet on Sky, and talks about its reunion. WXPN

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Tanlines.

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January 23, 2013 – Hear the Brooklyn-based dance-pop duo play a few songs from its debut album, Mixed Emotions. WXPN

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Kopecky Family Band.

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January 22, 2013 – The Nashville sextet plays a few songs from its new album and talks about its recording process. WXPN

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Django Django.

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January 21, 2013 – Hear the Mercury Prize-nominated Scottish indie-rock band play songs from its self-titled debut. WXPN

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The Lions.

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January 21, 2013 – Hear two great songs from the Los Angeles reggae-soul collective's upcoming album, This Generation. WXPN

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