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New Mix: Toro Y Moi, Courtney Barnett, Pops Staples, More

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Toro Y Moi, Courtney Barnett, Pops Staples, More

All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share their favorite songs of the week, including a dance jam, loud-and-proud Texas punk and music from Courtney Barnett worth waiting for.

New Mix: Toro Y Moi, Courtney Barnett, Pops Staples, More

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Wilco Live, New Discoveries From Motopony, Other Lives

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All Songs Considered

Wilco Live, New Discoveries From Motopony, Other Lives

Hear a song from Wilco's headlining set at this year's Sasquatch Music Festival in Washington State, as well as some new discoveries.

Wilco Live, New Discoveries From Motopony, Other Lives

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Other Lives: Strange And Epic Beauty

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Music Videos

Other Lives: Strange And Epic Beauty

opbmusic.org

The minimalist patterns of Philip Glass and Ennio Morricone's enigmatic Spaghetti Western moods infuse this Oklahoma band's inventive compositions.

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Other Lives: Tiny Desk Concert
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Tiny Desk

Other Lives: Tiny Desk Concert

The Oklahoma band's droning minor-key hymns were seemingly made for wide-open spaces and big skies. The group brings that spirit to the Tiny Desk for a spacious but intimate performance at the NPR Music offices.

Other Lives: Tiny Desk Concert

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Watch: Other Lives On Morning Becomes Eclectic

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Studio Sessions

Watch: Other Lives On Morning Becomes Eclectic

KCRW

Originally from Oklahoma, Other Lives brings a fresh, dynamic voice to the pop world. Listen to the band's magical performance on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic with Jason Bentley.

KCRW Presents: Other Lives

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Other Lives On Mountain Stage

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Mountain Stage

Other Lives On Mountain Stage

West Virginia Public Broadcasting

The Oklahoma-based quintet practices a sprawling breed of chamber folk, laced with guitars and strings. On this appearance on Mountain Stage, the band performs songs from its self-titled debut album.

Other Lives in Concert on Mountain Stage - 10/06/2009

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