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New Mix: Jónsi, Julie Doiron, Rokia Koné, David Keenan, more

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New Mix: Jónsi, Julie Doiron, Rokia Koné, David Keenan, more

All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares his favorite new tracks of the week, including the stunning voice of West African singer Rokia Koné, new solo work from Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi and more.

New Mix: Jónsi, Julie Doiron, Rokia Koné, David Keenan, more

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New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On Oct. 2

BLACKPINK. The K-pop group's first Korean-language full-length, simply called The Album, is on NPR Music's shortlist of the best new records out on Oct. 2. YG Entertainment hide caption

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New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On Oct. 2

NPR Music's picks for the best new albums out on Oct. 2 include the latest from West Coast rapper YG, the K-pop group BLACKPINK, Icelandic singer Jónsi and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On Oct. 2

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New Mix: Bright Eyes, Jónsi, Nils Frahm, More

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Bright Eyes, Jónsi, Nils Frahm, More

This week's must-hear mix includes the long-awaited return of Jónsi and Bright Eyes, some quietude from pianist Nils Frahm and some great unknowns, including Ela MInus and Noveller.

New Mix: Bright Eyes, Jónsi, Nils Frahm, More

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Jonsi In Concert From Washington, D.C.
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Jonsi In Concert From Washington, D.C.

Jónsi is known not only for his work with the experimental Icelandic rock group Sigur Rós, but also for his own innovative use of sound and his elaborate multimedia live performances. Hear his solo concert, recorded live from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club.

Hear Jónsi In Concert

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'All Songs' Listeners Pick The Best Albums Of 2010

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'All Songs' Listeners Pick The Best Albums Of 2010

Arcade Fire's The Suburbs was the overwhelming listener favorite, with The Black Keys, The National, Mumford and Sons and Broken Bells rounding out the Top 5. See and hear the full list.

'All Songs' Listeners Pick The Best Albums Of 2010

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Stephen Thompson's Top 10 Albums Of 2010

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All Songs Considered

Stephen Thompson's Top 10 Albums Of 2010

This isn't a list of 2010's "best" albums; that designation has more to do with consensus anyway. Instead, NPR Music editor Stephen Thompson picks 10 records that roll around in relatable emotions.

Jonsi's High-Tech Concerts: More Live Film Than Stadium Spectacle

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All Tech Considered

Jonsi's High-Tech Concerts: More Live Film Than Stadium Spectacle

In a music industry struggling with how to sell records, the live show has become an important part of a musician's bottom line. Icelandic singer Jonsi is integrating pre-programmed technology with the art of live performance.

Jonsi's High-Tech Concerts: More Live Film Than Stadium Spectacle

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Listeners Pick 2010's Best Music (So Far)

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Listeners Pick 2010's Best Music (So Far)

NPR listeners cast thousands of votes for the year's best music and regardless of how the votes fell, it was an exciting chance to pause and look back on what an incredible year it's been for music.

Listeners Pick 2010's Best Music (So Far)

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Jonsi: Five Minutes Of Unfettered Joy

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Jonsi: Five Minutes Of Unfettered Joy

Recording as the leader of a side project he calls Jonsi, Jon Thor Birgisson is like a benevolent, motivational-speaking gnome who coos inspirational phrases in the year's most propulsive, sweet-natured call to arms.

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