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Band Of Horses.

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October 29, 2012 – The twangy rock band fine-tunes its sound on Mirage Rock, produced by the legendary Glyn Johns. WXPN

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Twin Shadow.

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October 25, 2012 – Inspired by motorcycle rides, the musician channels '80s new wave and pop on his new second album. WXPN

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Bobby Womack.

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October 24, 2012 – The soul singer recently released a long-awaited comeback album, a mix of introspection and romance. WXPN

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The Great American Canyon Band.

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October 22, 2012 – The duo's harmony-rich sound is alternately mellow, sad, wistful, romantic and sweeping. WXPN

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Patterson Hood.

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October 22, 2012 – Hood explains why his new album was the "most intimate and personal record" of his career. WXPN

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Chavela Vargas was especially known for her rendition of Mexican ranchera.

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October 18, 2012 – Ranchera literally translates to "from the ranch," and first appeared during the Mexican Revolution. WXPN

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Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang.

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October 17, 2012 – The band just released its debut album, En Yay Sah, which mixes bubu and electronic dance music. WXPN

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Allah-Las.

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October 15, 2012 – The California band's members met through mutual love of the '60s and the beach. WXPN

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Animal Collective.

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October 15, 2012 – Hear the inventive, experimental rock band perform new songs, including the unreleased "Crimson." WXPN

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Divine Fits.

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October 12, 2012 – The band features members of Spoon, Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs and New Bomb Turks. WXPN

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Patrick Watson (right).

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October 11, 2012 – Watson makes music the way some directors make film: in three dimensions and with lots of emotion. WXPN

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Debo Band.

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October 10, 2012 – With its Ethiopian roots, the group infuses its worldly sound with funk, R&B, rock and brass music.

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The Tallest Man on Earth.

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October 8, 2012 – Hear Swedish singer Kristian Matsson perform songs from his new album, There's No Leaving Now. WXPN

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Moon Taxi.

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October 8, 2012 – The Nashville band updates its jam-rock sound with a mix of electronic, hip-hop and soul music. WXPN

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Idania Valdés.

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October 4, 2012 – Revisit a 1998 conversation with Ry Cooder about one of his signature music projects. WXPN

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