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Honor the Departed in Our Annual Sonic Altar

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Honor the Departed in Our Annual Sonic Altar

In what's become an annual Día de los Muertos tradition, we play music and personal dedications honoring the departed.

Honor the Departed in Our Annual Sonic Altar

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Ahead Of U.K. Visit, Trump Made The Subject Of 'American Idiot' Campaign

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Ahead Of U.K. Visit, Trump Made The Subject Of 'American Idiot' Campaign

The U.K. has made something of a sport out of sending cheeky songs to the top of its pop charts. Now, ahead of his visit to the country, President Trump is the butt of one of those jokes.

Billie Joe Armstrong And Norah Jones Get Close

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Billie Joe Armstrong And Norah Jones Get Close

"We can't not look at each other; it doesn't work," Jones says of singing with the Green Day frontman. In an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, the two discuss tackling the signature close harmonies of The Everly Brothers.

'Foreverly' Yours: Billie Joe Armstrong And Norah Jones Get Close

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Music Interviews

Summer Road Trip: Songs For Speed And Spirit

Critic Tom Moon assembles a playlist for summertime driving that makes the miles whiz by, with some intense songs for staying alert during the day and chill-out tunes to renew the spirit in the evening, when you still have hours more to go.

Summer Road Trip: Songs For Speed And Spirit

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Music Reviews

Can Scarlett Johansson Sing? Who Cares?

Esquire music critic Andy Langer previews this week's new album releases, featuring music from actress-turned-singer Scarlett Johansson, Green Day side project Foxboro Hot Tubs, bluegrass banjoist Abigail Washburn, and the Flobots.

Can Scarlett Johansson Sing? Who Cares?

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Music Reviews

From Wu-Tang to 'Walk Hard'

Wu-Tang Clan is back, Green Day might be giving it up for free, and the Walk Hard soundtrack lives up to the hype. Esquire music critic Andy Langer talks through the latest music releases and news on this New Music Tuesday.

From Wu-Tang to 'Walk Hard'

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Billie Joe Armstrong, From Green Day To Broadway

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Billie Joe Armstrong, From Green Day To Broadway

Fresh Air

The frontman for the pop-punk band Green Day details the group's early days in Berkeley and describes what it's been like to see American Idiot, a new Broadway musical based on one of his albums.

Billie Joe Armstrong, From Green Day To Broadway

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All Songs Considered

Music You Should Love But Don't, Allen Toussaint, Vieux Farka Toure, More

Is there music you know you should love, but for whatever reason just don't? For Bob Boilen, Green Day is one of those acts. Also on the show, Sunset Rubdown, Danger Mouse, Allen Toussaint and more.

Music You Should Love But Don't, Allen Toussaint, Vieux Farka Toure, More

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Eight Years Gone

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Eight Years Gone

Here is the music that arose during the last eight years -- the bands and songs that wrestled with the fear, uncertainty, disenchantment and frustration that for many people defined the Bush era and the events that unfolded during his tenure.

Eight Years Gone

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