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Finneas, many Grammys later, releases his debut full-length, 'Optimist'

Finneas O'Connell, photographed backstage at the on Sept. 17, 2021 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for iHeartMedia hide caption

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Finneas, many Grammys later, releases his debut full-length, 'Optimist'

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with artist and producer Finneas, best known for his work with sister Billie Eilish, about his debut album.

Finneas, many Grammys later, releases his debut full-length, 'Optimist'

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New Music Friday: The top 6 albums out on Oct. 15

Atlanta rapper Young Thug's second official studio album, Punk, is among our picks for the best new releases out on Oct. 15. Brandon Lee/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music Friday: The top 6 albums out on Oct. 15

Atlanta rapper Young Thug's Punk, Coldplay's Music of the Spheres, solo debuts from Finneas, Remi Wolf and more are among NPR Music's picks for the week's best new albums.

New Music Friday: The top 6 albums out on Oct. 15

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