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New Music Friday: April 6

Kylie Minogue's Golden is among the best new albums out on Apr. 6. Simon Emmett/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: April 6

Hear a quick run thru some of the best full-albums out today, including the scorching punk of Dark Times, rap phenom Cardi B, pop singer Kylie Minogue's country turn, Hop Along, Wye Oak and more.

New Music Friday: April 6

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New Mix: Wye Oak, José González, Let's Eat Grandma, More

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New Mix: Wye Oak, José González, Let's Eat Grandma, More

This week's new music mix includes the gritty guitar rock of Grace Vonderkuhn, a euphoric new track from Wye Oak, the playfully sinister music of Let's Eat Grandma and more.

New Mix: Wye Oak, José González, Let's Eat Grandma, More

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New Mix: Wye Oak, Ratking, John Lurie, More

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New Mix: Wye Oak, Ratking, John Lurie, More

On our latest show, host Bob Boilen shows off his new-found ability to throat-sing, while introducing us to a brand new sound from the duo Wye Oak.

New Mix: Wye Oak, Ratking, John Lurie, More

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Opinion

NPR Music's 50 Favorite Albums Of 2011

50 Favorites Of 2011: S-W

Musicians new and familiar gave us exciting sounds in 2011. We witnessed the ascent of the mighty Merrill Garbus, a.k.a. tUnE-yArDs. We reveled at the return of Ishmael Butler, formerly known as Butterfly from jazz-rap greats Digable Planets, whose debut with Shabazz Palaces gave off a dark buzz. Wilco moved even farther away from its alt-country roots and managed to sound even more like Wilco. The list of our 50 favorite records of 2011 wraps up here, with album Shabazz Palaces, Sonny Rollins and more artists from S to W.