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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (160-141)

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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+

The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (160-141)

This list tackles history in the making, celebrating women and non-binary musicians whose songs are redefining genres and attitudes and changing our sense of what popular music can be in this century.

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Rilo Kiley And The Alt-Pop Force Of 'More Adventurous'

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The 150 Greatest Albums Made By Women

Rilo Kiley And The Alt-Pop Force Of 'More Adventurous'

Jenny Lewis' bold confrontation of anger and her ability to mourn in such a raw way on the band's breakthrough album made her stand out in a sea of sad dudes; it made her an emo pioneer.

Favorite Sessions

An Acoustic 'Moneymaker' from Rilo Kiley

KUT 90.5

In this live performance at KUT, the band performs a few songs and discusses its ascent from independent cult success to full-on pop stardom. Hear acoustic versions of songs from Rilo Kiley's new album, Under the Blacklight.

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Song Of The Day

Rilo Kiley and the Joy of Liberation

For a band prone to sad confessionals, Rilo Kiley sounds downright gleeful on "Breakin' Up." Granted, it's a kiss-off song that practically fetishizes rationalization. But there's something uplifting about hearing singer Jenny Lewis "wash the blues away," for once.

'Breakin' Up' by Rilo Kiley

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Live in Concert

Rilo Kiley in Concert

The hauntingly soulful voice of singer Jenny Lewis has drawn legions of fans to the L.A. band Rilo Kiley. Now on tour in support of Under the Blacklight, Rilo Kiley visits Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club for a full concert, originally webcast live on NPR.org Sept. 26.

Rilo Kiley in Concert

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All Songs Considered

Rilo Kiley, Stars, Animal Collective

1980s-inspired pop from Canada's Stars; Master sitar player Anoushka Shankar; Psychedelic folk-pop from Iron and Wine; Guitarist Bill Frisell and Floratone; Jenny Lewis returns and more.

Rilo Kiley, Stars, Animal Collective

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Music Interviews

Rilo Kiley: A Small L.A. Band Makes It Big

Musicians with the band Rilo Kiley talk about how their group grew from playing small clubs in Los Angeles to sold-out arenas. The band is touring as the opening act for the chart-topping band Coldplay.

Rilo Kiley: A Small L.A. Band Makes It Big

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