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Stooges On Screen: Iggy Pop And Jim Jarmusch On The New Film 'Gimme Danger'

"There's nothing quite like the music ... that I've been privileged to inhabit," Iggy Pop says. "And I try to bring it to the people." Mike Barich/Courtesy of Amazon Studios/Magnolia Pictures hide caption

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Stooges On Screen: Iggy Pop And Jim Jarmusch On The New Film 'Gimme Danger'

The two men join NPR's Scott Simon to talk about Jarmusch's new documentary on the band — and why its pioneering work has staying power.

Stooges On Screen: Iggy Pop And Jim Jarmusch On The New Film 'Gimme Danger'

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Iggy Pop On World Cafe

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Iggy Pop On World Cafe

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The punk innovator's new solo album, Post Pop Depression, is out. Hear his conversation with the album's producer, Josh Homme, and host David Dye.

Iggy Pop On World Cafe

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All Songs +1: Iggy Pop & Josh Homme Talk 'Post Pop Depression'

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All Songs +1: Iggy Pop & Josh Homme Talk 'Post Pop Depression'

The pair behind Iggy Pop's latest album talks about theories of songwriting, formative musical experiences and why the perspective of a 68-year-old punk is essential to American music.

All Songs +1: Iggy Pop & Josh Homme Talk 'Post Pop Depression'

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New Mix: Santigold, Macklemore, PJ Harvey, Iggy Pop, More

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New Mix: Santigold, Macklemore, PJ Harvey, Iggy Pop, More

In this week's mix, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton showcase a number of artists who reflect on their past to make powerful new music.

New Mix: Santigold, Macklemore, PJ Harvey, Iggy Pop, More

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Iggy Pop: 'What Happens When People Disappear'

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Iggy Pop: 'What Happens When People Disappear'

The ever-candid Stooges frontman joins NPR's Renee Montagne to discuss living life over the edge, how everyone comes around to his band late, and ways to "become a part of yesterday."

Iggy Pop: 'What Happens When People Disappear'

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New Music From Iggy Pop, Tricky, The National And More

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New Music From Iggy Pop, Tricky, The National And More

Using the power of technology, All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton chat about this week's mix of new music from studios in completely different cities. Imagine! Hear previews of new albums from The National and Tricky, plus Iggy & The Stooges, riff-rock revivalists The Black Angels and more.

New Music From Iggy Pop, Tricky, The National And More

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Iggy And The Stooges, Live In Concert

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Iggy And The Stooges, Live In Concert

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NPR Music and WNYC's Soundcheck present a First Listen Live concert from Iggy & The Stooges. Watch the group rip through songs from its new album, Ready to Die, as well as a handful of favorites.

Iggy And The Stooges, Live In Concert

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First Listen: Iggy & The Stooges, 'Ready To Die'

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First Listen: Iggy & The Stooges, 'Ready To Die'

With humor intact and the guitar loud, Ready to Die reunites Iggy Pop and guitarist James Williamson.

Iggy & The Stooges, 'Ready To Die'

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Iggy Pop: A Punk Rocker Devoted To Imperfection
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Iggy Pop: A Punk Rocker Devoted To Imperfection

Fresh Air

Over the course of 40 years, Iggy Pop has changed from a noisy brat with seemingly no chance at stardom to a widely respected founder of punk. A new box set, Roadkill Rising, collects many of his unreleased concert bootlegs.

Iggy Pop: A Punk Rocker Devoted To Imperfection

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All Tomorrow's Parties 2010 In Photos

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All Tomorrow's Parties 2010 In Photos

Experience the unique concert-going experience that is ATP 2010 in photos featuring Iggy Pop, Sunn O))) and Boris, Raekwon, Sonic Youth and more.

Hear Bob Boilen's ATP 2010 Recap, Plus A Live Stooges Recording

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First Listen Bonanza: Superchunk, Robert Plant, More

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First Listen Bonanza: Superchunk, Robert Plant, More

On this edition of All Songs Considered, we've got select highlights from the First Listen Series, plus a look back at the recent All Tomorrow's Parties music festival.

First Listen Bonanza: Superchunk, Robert Plant, More

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Iggy Pop: The Voice As Weapon
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50 Great Voices

Iggy Pop: The Voice As Weapon

His isn't the first name you'd expect to see on a list of great voices. But when you think of voice in the broadest sense of the word — a person communicating an idea with an audience — then Iggy Pop more than holds his own. He's proved that a voice doesn't have to charm or seduce someone; it can provoke. A vocal can be dangerous.

Iggy Pop: The Voice As Weapon

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Lust For The Lush Life: Iggy Pop Sings Standards

Fresh Air

The Godfather of Punk has released a new album called Preliminaires, featuring standards like "Autumn Leaves" and "How Insensitive," as well as an original song inspired by Louis Armstrong.

Lust For The Lush Life: Iggy Pop Sings Standards

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Paul McCartney, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Iggy Pop

New music from Paul McCartney; A revival for folk artist Vashti Bunyan; New Brit pop from Supergrass; The howl of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club; A lovely night with singer Richard Swift and more.

Paul McCartney, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Iggy Pop

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Iggy Pop, Original Punk

Fresh Air

The work of the artist formerly known as James Jewell Osterburg Jr. is collected in a new CD, A Million in Prizes: The Iggy Pop Anthology. Iggy Pop's career began in the late 1960s as frontman for The Stooges. A solo career produced more pioneering music even as Pop overcame a heroin addiction.

Iggy Pop, Original Punk

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