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Friday March 31, 2017

Amber Coffman Shares Buoyant New Pop Song From Upcoming Solo Debut

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Amber Coffman Shares Buoyant New Pop Song From Upcoming Solo Debut

March 31, 2017 • The former Dirty Projectors singer's latest single is "No Coffee," a relatively buoyant pop rumination on anxieties over lost love.

Wednesday February 22, 2017

Listen: Dirty Projectors' Warped New Album Drops Early

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All Songs Considered

Listen: Dirty Projectors' Warped New Album Drops Early

February 22, 2017 • The band originally planned to release its self-titled album on Feb. 24, but decided to stream it live Tuesday after David Longstreth tweeted everyone had waited "long enough."

Wednesday January 18, 2017

Dirty Projectors Announces New Self-Titled Album, Shares New Song

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Dirty Projectors Announces New Self-Titled Album, Shares New Song

January 18, 2017 • Hints have been trickling out since late in 2016, but the official word is here: The latest album from Dirty Projectors is self-titled and due out Feb. 24 on Domino Records.

Thursday January 5, 2017

Dirty Projectors Shares Another Heartbreaking Song, Video

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Dirty Projectors Shares Another Heartbreaking Song, Video

January 5, 2017 • Dirty Projectors frontman David Longstreth continues to explore loss and grief in the band's latest fractured soul song, "Little Bubble."

Thursday October 6, 2016

Dirty Projectors' Amber Coffman Announces First Solo Album — Hear 'All To Myself'

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Dirty Projectors' Amber Coffman Announces First Solo Album — Hear 'All To Myself'

October 6, 2016 • Amber Coffman's debut solo album is called City Of No Reply and its first single is a gorgeous, soulful — if a little bent — ballad called "All To Myself."

Tuesday September 27, 2016

New Mix: Brian Eno Sings, New Dirty Projectors, Leonard Cohen, More

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New Mix: Brian Eno Sings, New Dirty Projectors, Leonard Cohen, More

September 27, 2016 • This week's show features songs that are fueled by emotion, namely passion and desire.

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Friday September 23, 2016

Hear Dirty Projectors' First New Song Since 2012

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Hear Dirty Projectors' First New Song Since 2012

September 23, 2016 • David Longstreth's band returns from a long absence with "Keep Your Name," a song about betrayal and loss with a tortured, deeply conflicted video to match.

Monday April 7, 2014

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World Cafe

Vintage Cafe: Dirty Projectors

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April 7, 2014 • The band visited the World Cafe studios back in 2009, shortly after the release of Bitte Orca. The album found the band continuing to experiment and expand its sound.

Dirty Projectors On World Cafe

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Friday December 20, 2013

Watch: Top 10 Public Radio Studio Sessions Of 2013

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Watch: Top 10 Public Radio Studio Sessions Of 2013

December 20, 2013 • Each year, public radio stations across the country record thousands of studio sessions. Behold: the 10 best, including selections by Cody ChesnuTT, Dirty Projectors, Laura Mvula, The National, Patty Griffin, Savages and more.

Saturday December 22, 2012

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Best Music Of 2012

NPR Music's 50 Favorite Albums Of 2012

December 22, 2012 • The albums that sum up our year span genres and borders. From Astro to Wadada Leo Smith, Fiona Apple to Frank Ocean, here are 50 albums that made 2012 great.

"ILLuminate (featuring Kendrick Lamar)"

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Friday September 14, 2012

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Dirty Projectors On World Cafe

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September 14, 2012 • The prolific indie-rock band returns with a new album, Swing Lo Magellan, and a short film.

Dirty Projectors On World Cafe

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Friday August 17, 2012

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Live in Concert

Dirty Projectors In Concert

August 17, 2012 • The band gave a strange, beautiful and entirely memorable performance from the nation's capital.

Dirty Projectors In Concert

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Saturday July 14, 2012

Dirty Projectors: A Polarizing Sound At The Fringes Of Pop

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Dirty Projectors: A Polarizing Sound At The Fringes Of Pop

July 14, 2012 • Singer-guitarist Dave Longstreth says the essence of Dirty Projectors' music isn't its difficulty, but rather a commitment to the process of songwriting.

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Friday July 13, 2012

You Can't Always Get What You Want: On Music And Expectation

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You Can't Always Get What You Want: On Music And Expectation

July 13, 2012 • New album releases are a little like birthdays: what you hope for isn't always what you get. But being aware of your own expectations can help you listen to music on its own terms.

Tuesday July 10, 2012

How Doo-Wop Unlocks The New Album By Dirty Projectors

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How Doo-Wop Unlocks The New Album By Dirty Projectors

July 10, 2012 • Swing Lo Magellan, a new album from a band that always delivers the unexpected, has echoes of a familiar sound.

'Offspring Are Blank' by Dirty Projectors

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