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Tuesday

The Contenders, Vol. 14: The songs we can't stop playing this week

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The Contenders, Vol. 14: The songs we can't stop playing this week

We update our running tally of the year's best songs with a return from Moses Sumney, 2022 Tiny Desk Contest winner Alisa Amador, Orville Peck's collaboration with Beck and more.

The Contenders, Vol. 14: The songs we can't stop playing this week

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Friday

New Music Friday: The best releases out on Aug. 11

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New Music Friday: The best releases out on Aug. 11

NPR Music's picks for the best albums out this week include Noname's long-awaited Sundial, Karol G's Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season), a long-lost Neil Young release and more.

New Music Friday: The best releases out on Aug. 11

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Sunday

Neil Young and Snoop Dogg joined Willie Nelson on stage for a 90th birthday concert

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Neil Young and Snoop Dogg joined Willie Nelson on stage for a 90th birthday concert

17,000 fans turned up to the Hollywood Bowl for a concert by Willie Nelson and his famous friends. Owen Wilson, Helen Mirren, Ethan Hawke and Jennifer Garner all did the introductions.

Wednesday

Spotify removes Neil Young's music after he objects to Joe Rogan's podcast

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Spotify removes Neil Young's music after he objects to Joe Rogan's podcast

The move came two days after Neil Young requested that his work be removed from Spotify in protest over coronavirus misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast.

Spotify removes Neil Young's music after he objects to Joe Rogan's podcast

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With New Albums, Bob Dylan, Neil Young And Willie Nelson Are As Relevant As Ever

Neil Young's newly released album, Homegrown, arrives at the same moment as two other veteran songwriters, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, put out projects of their own. Henry Diltz/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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With New Albums, Bob Dylan, Neil Young And Willie Nelson Are As Relevant As Ever

At 79, 74 and 87 years old, respectively, these three veteran songwriters prove that it's possible to release poignant and powerful work late in an artist's career.

With New Albums, Bob Dylan, Neil Young And Willie Nelson Are As Relevant As Ever

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Friday

New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On June 19

Phoebe Bridgers. Her sophomore full-length, Punisher, is on our shortlist of the week's best new albums. Frank Ockenfels hide caption

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New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On June 19

Our shortlist of the week's best new albums includes a celebration of love from John Legend, a stunning release from Phoebe Bridgers, a long-lost Neil Young record, the Malian singer Oumou Sangaré and more.

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Friday

First Reviled, Now Revered: The Historic Albums Of 1969

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First Reviled, Now Revered: The Historic Albums Of 1969

It's not easy to see that history is being made when it's happening right in front of you — just ask the critics tasked with assessing these classic, ahead-of-their-time recordings.

New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out On Oct. 25

Rex Orange County is otherwise known as Alex O'Connor. His third full-length, Pony, is on our shortlist of the best new albums out on Oct. 25. Alexandra Waespi hide caption

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New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out On Oct. 25

The fourth-quarter deluge continues this week with new releases from Rex Orange County, King Princess, Gallant and more, including the first new album in seven years from Neil Young & Crazy Horse.

New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out On Oct. 25

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Wednesday

A Legendary Collaboration Continues: Neil Young And Crazy Horse Reunite For 'Colorado'

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A Legendary Collaboration Continues: Neil Young And Crazy Horse Reunite For 'Colorado'

Neil Young and Crazy Horse have put out music together for 50 years. Young talks to NPR's David Greene about their latest album, Colorado.

A Legendary Collaboration Continues: Neil Young And Crazy Horse Reunite For 'Colorado'

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Thursday

Tuesday

New Mix: Björk, Neil Young, Burial, Kelela, More

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New Mix: Björk, Neil Young, Burial, Kelela, More

This week's essential new music includes a breathtaking sonic wonder from Björk, a moody breakup song from Kelela, solo acoustic music from Neil Young and more.

New Mix: Björk, Neil Young, Burial, Kelela, More

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