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The Contenders, Vol. 15: The songs we can't stop playing this week

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All Songs Considered

The Contenders, Vol. 15: The songs we can't stop playing this week

The latest update to our running list of the year's best songs includes tips for staying engaged, being happy and letting go from Arooj Aftab, Great Grandpa, Japandroids and more.

The Contenders, Vol. 15: The songs we can't stop playing this week

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Japandroids' Brian King Explains The Title Of His Band's New Album

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Japandroids' Brian King Explains The Title Of His Band's New Album

After hearing the phrase "near to the wild heart of life" years ago, the singer/guitarist discovered it had a literary origin that perfectly suited the spirit of Japandroids' music.

Japandroids' Brian King Explains The Title Of His Band's New Album

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Discussion: Our Favorite Music Of The Year (So Far)

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All Songs Considered

Discussion: Our Favorite Music Of The Year (So Far)

This week on All Songs Considered, Bob and Robin are joined by NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and Ann Powers to discuss their favorite surprises, artists, albums and songs from the first half of 2012.

Discussion: Our Favorite Music Of The Year (So Far)

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Wednesday

Japandroids: One Part Classic Rock, One Part Punk

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Japandroids: One Part Classic Rock, One Part Punk

The duo, which sounds like Tom Petty after some Red Bull-and-vodkas, hones the scream to an art.

Japandroids: One Part Classic Rock, One Part Punk

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Sunday

First Listen: Japandroids, 'Celebration Rock'

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First Listen

First Listen: Japandroids, 'Celebration Rock'

Celebration Rock is the sound of a band streamlining its boundless energy in an effort to craft the awesomest possible moment, in the moment, only to top it seconds later.

Hear 'Celebration Rock' In Its Entirety

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Tuesday

Dirty Projectors, Hot Chip, Japandroids And More

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All Songs Considered

Dirty Projectors, Hot Chip, Japandroids And More

On this week's show, Bob Boilen and Jacob Ganz discuss music that wants to punch you in the face, and why the band Hot Chip reminds Jacob of the classic slacker film Dazed and Confused.

Dirty Projectors, Hot Chip, Japandroids And More

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Monday

How To Succeed In The Music Business (By Trying Really, Really Hard)

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How To Succeed In The Music Business (By Trying Really, Really Hard)

The new reality of the music industry offers more control for musicians alongside a sometimes crushing responsibility. Sometimes, living the dream means selling your belongings to pay your rent.

How To Succeed In The Music Business (By Trying Really, Really Hard)

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Sunday

Bonnaroo 2010: Japandroids In Concert

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Bonnaroo 2010: Japandroids In Concert

David Prowse and Brian King make a big, sloppy, winning noise out of nothing more than guitar, drums and emotional lyrics about youth and love. Packing a whole lot of rumination on life, death and priorities into a few disarming bursts of sentiment, the duo performs live at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tenn.

Listen Now: Japandroids In Concert

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