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Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton Of The Be Good Tanyas Reunite For New Album

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Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton Of The Be Good Tanyas Reunite For New Album

June 21, 2017 • Hear the singers reunite for a soul-stirring cover of Townes Van Zandt's "You Are Not Needed Now," from their upcoming album Wildflower Blues.

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First Listen: Jolie Holland, 'Wine Dark Sea'

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First Listen: Jolie Holland, 'Wine Dark Sea'

May 11, 2014 • The singer warps and slurs her words, setting them against low, sullenly rumbling arrangements that sprawl and wander ambitiously across the sounds of blues, rock, jazz and soul.

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New Mix: The Antlers, EMA, Yann Tiersen, Sturgill Simpson, More

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New Mix: The Antlers, EMA, Yann Tiersen, Sturgill Simpson, More

April 22, 2014 • On our latest show, we get metaphysical with new music that questions the state of humanity and technology along with our role in an infinite universe. Plus, new sounds in country and folk.

New Mix: The Antlers, EMA, Yann Tiersen, Sturgill Simpson, More

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Music Reviews

'Springtime Can Kill You'

Fresh Air

June 26, 2006 • Our rock critic reviews Springtime Can Kill You the new CD from singer-songwriter Jolie Holland.

'Springtime Can Kill You'

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Song Of The Day

The Sad Side of Spring

May 3, 2006 • Jolie Holland's fatalistic, woozily paced songs come with a body count, but she rarely spares herself: She often sings about doomed lovers, and she ranks topmost among the damned. In its own way, however, "Springtime Can Kill You" qualifies as an inspirational anthem.

Music Interviews

Jolie Holland: New Music from Days Past

March 26, 2005 • Jolie Holland's voice seems to come from another age. At 29, she often draws comparisons to blues singers Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith, but her music is a mix of front-porch folk and jazz, and distinctly her own.

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Rock Critic Ken Tucker: Best Pop of 2004

Fresh Air

December 20, 2004 • Rock critic Ken Tucker gives us his top picks in pop for 2004. He runs down his 10 best albums, and then talks about some trends of 2004, such as the return of punk, the year of the hip-hop producer, crunk music, and the potential end of an era as iPods and single song downloads replace album purchases. Ken Tucker is also a film critic for New York magazine.

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Jolie Holland: Tiny Desk Concert

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Jolie Holland: Tiny Desk Concert

April 23, 2012 • It'll take just a few seconds to find out if you're likely to fall in love with Jolie Holland. In this intimate performance at the NPR Music offices, Holland plays songs from 2011's Pint of Blood with an unadorned style that makes her lyrics and voice all the more touching.

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Songs For A Drab And Unfulfilling Existence

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Songs For A Drab And Unfulfilling Existence

October 9, 2008 • As you sit in your bleak, gray cubicle and wrap up those third-quarter reports, be sure to take a moment, sweep away the ashes of your dashed dreams, don a pair of headphones, and listen to this five-song playlist as you plod grimly through this waking life.

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Fall Music Preview

September 22, 2008 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen looks at some of the most anticipated releases of the season.

Fall Music Preview

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Fall Music Preview 2007

October 12, 2007 • Host Bob Boilen looks at some of the most anticipated CDs coming out before the end of the year, with NPR reviewers Meredith Ochs, Tom Moon and Robert Christgau.

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Spring Look Ahead 2006

May 14, 2006 • Bob Boilen speaks with All Things Considered music reviewers Meredith Ochs and Tom Moon about their most anticipated CDs for Spring 2006.

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Best Songs: 2004 (So Far)

July 13, 2004 • Before the summer slips by and fall accelerates into winter, we offer this show as a chance to catch up on the great sounds of 2004 (so far).

Best Songs: 2004 (So Far)

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Look Ahead: Spring 2004

March 24, 2004 • A special sneak preview of upcoming releases with an exclusive cut from Wilco's new album, A Ghost is Born. Also featured: New music from the Polyphonic Spree, Patti Smith, Lou Reed and more.

Look Ahead: Spring 2004

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The Be Good Tanyas Live!

January 21, 2003 • Originally broadcast live from NPR's studio 4-A on January 21, 2003, this special edition features a performance from Canada's rustic roots group, The Be Good Tanyas.

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