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New Music Friday: The best releases out on June 9

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New Music Friday: The best releases out on June 9

NPR Music's picks for the best albums out this week include new ones from Amaarae, Janelle Monáe, King Krule, Keaton Henson and more.

New Music Friday: The best releases out on June 9

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On the easy-going 'Joy'all,' Jenny Lewis defiantly preaches the pursuit of happiness

On Joy'all, Lewis finds ways to balance her far-out wisdom with the reality of life on Earth and her lived experiences. Bobbi Rich hide caption

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On the easy-going 'Joy'all,' Jenny Lewis defiantly preaches the pursuit of happiness

With a new home in Nashville, the singer-songwriter's fifth solo album is a laid-back affair full of zen-like wisdom that lands as guidance for a generation.

On the easy-going 'Joy'all,' Jenny Lewis defiantly preaches the pursuit of happiness

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The All Songs Considered Holiday Extravaganza, 2019
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The All Songs Considered Holiday Extravaganza, 2019

Taylor Swift, Jenny Lewis, Tarriona "Tank" Ball, Lucy Dacus and more special guests join hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton for their annual holiday party. What could possibly go wrong?

The All Songs Considered Holiday Extravaganza, 2019

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The 10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2019 (So Far)

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The 10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2019 (So Far)

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Some say the glass of 2019 is half empty; others say it's half full. We say, "Wow, we've had some incredible artists perform so far this year."

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals perform at 2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 19, 2019. .Paak's single "Make Me Better" featuring Smokey Robinson is featured on this month's Heavy Rotation. Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella hide caption

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

On this month's Heavy Rotation, hear the latest songs from Ari Lennox, Anderson .Paak, Ben Kweller, Y La Bamba and more.

Jenny Lewis Puts Her Emotions 'On The Line': 'It Can Get Ugly Sometimes'

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Jenny Lewis Puts Her Emotions 'On The Line': 'It Can Get Ugly Sometimes'

Lewis speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the catharsis of making her latest album, On the Line, and grappling with accusations made against her album collaborator, Ryan Adams.

Jenny Lewis Puts Her Emotions 'On The Line': 'It Can Get Ugly Sometimes'

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New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out March 22

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New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out March 22

Hear rock guitar heroics from Ex Hex, Andrew Bird's "finest work yet," mind-blowing sonics from Lafawndah, Emily Wells and much more on our sprint through the week's best new albums.

New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out March 22

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A Conversation On The Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+

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A Conversation On The Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+

All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks with Ann Powers, Marissa Lorusso and Sidney Madden about some of the greatest songs released by women and non-binary artists in the past 18 years.

A Conversation On The Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+

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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (100-81)

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The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+

The 200 Greatest Songs By 21st Century Women+ (100-81)

This list tackles history in the making, celebrating women and non-binary musicians whose songs are redefining genres and attitudes and changing our sense of what popular music can be in this century.

Poll Results: Listeners Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2014

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Poll Results: Listeners Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2014

The results are in! St. Vincent's self-titled album was by far the most popular record in our listener poll for the best music of 2014. On this week's show, we count down the Top 25.

Poll Results: Listeners Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2014

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