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Southern rap duo OutKast, consisting of André 3000 and Big Boi, is amongst the 14 artists being considered for the 2025 class of inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 shortlist includes OutKast, Maná, Phish and Billy Idol

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the shortlist for its 2025 class of inductees on Wednesday. The shortlist includes groundbreaking Southern rap duo OutKast, Mexican rock band Maná and the recently reunited Britpop group Oasis.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 shortlist includes OutKast, Maná, Phish and Billy Idol

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Tuesday

In this photo, former President Donald Trump dances to a song as he leaves a rally in Johnstown, Pa., on Aug. 30. His arms are in the air, and he's wearing a blue suit, white shirt and red tie.

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U.S. elections explained

More and more artists want Trump to stop using their music. They face a costly fight

The White Stripes are the latest musical act to take the former president to court over using their songs in his reelection campaign.

More and more artists want Trump to stop using their music. They face a costly fight

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Meg White Is The 21st Century's Loudest Introvert

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Meg White Is The 21st Century's Loudest Introvert

White's drumming made her one of the loudest musicians of this century, yet she's often remembered for being a quiet person — setting a no-apologies template for letting her work speak for itself.

Meg White Is The 21st Century's Loudest Introvert

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Wednesday

Why 'Seven Nation Army' Is The One Jock Jam To Rule Them All

The White Stripes officially broke up in 2011, but the band's presence is still felt in sports stadiums around the world thanks to the song "Seven Nation Army." Jessica Bindernagel/EyeEm/Getty Images hide caption

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American Anthem

Why 'Seven Nation Army' Is The One Jock Jam To Rule Them All

From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell, just about anyone can sing its hypnotic riff. Here's why The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" is the world's biggest sports anthem.

Why 'Seven Nation Army' Is The One Jock Jam To Rule Them All

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New Mix: Bon Iver, The White Stripes, Lambchop, More

Clockwise from upper left: Bon Iver, the cover art for The White Stripes' Get Behind Me Satan, Thor & Friends, Kurt Wagner of Lambchop. Courtesy of the artists hide caption

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New Mix: Bon Iver, The White Stripes, Lambchop, More

Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton return from break with new music by some of their all-time favorite artists, including unexpected sounds from Bon Iver and a previously unreleased White Stripes song.

New Mix: Bon Iver, The White Stripes, Lambchop, More

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Vintage Cafe: The White Stripes

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World Cafe

Vintage Cafe: The White Stripes

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In this Sense of Place: Detroit highlight, the alt-rock duo performs songs from the critically acclaimed Elephant in a session from 2003. Hear them perform "Lord, Send Me An Angel," "I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mother's Heart" and "The Big Three Killed My Baby" live at WXPN.

The White Stripes On World Cafe

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Songs About Change

As the NPR Music team and others prepared to leave the network's old headquarters, mysterious messages began appearing on the windows and walls: "Everything will be better!" Mito Habe-Evans/NPR hide caption

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All Songs Considered

Songs About Change

When it came time to pack up our things and head to the new NPR headquarters, we asked you to help us reflect on the move with your picks for the best songs about dealing with change. On this week's All Songs Considered we share some of our favorites.

Songs About Change

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