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All Songs Considered

In Memoriam 2018: The Musicians We Lost

December 26, 2018 • A look back at the extraordinary creative souls we lost in 2018, from producer Richard Swift and opera singer Montserrat Caballé to rapper Mac Miller and Aretha Franklin.

In Memoriam 2018: The Musicians We Lost

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'You Know Me': Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley Gave Punk A Heart

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'You Know Me': Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley Gave Punk A Heart

December 7, 2018 • Pete Shelley, the Mancunian co-founder and singer of Buzzcocks, embedded a vulnerability and honesty into early punk's genetic code, forever changing the genre.

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Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley Dies At 63

December 6, 2018 • The British singer and guitarist was one of the punk rock's first stars and perhaps its greatest songwriter.

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Music Reviews

Music Review: New CDs from Paul Weller, The Buzzcocks

Fresh Air

March 12, 2003 • Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews new albums from The Buzzcocks and Paul Weller, the frontman from the band The Jam. The album titles are Buzzcocks and Illumination.

Music Review: New CDs from Paul Weller, The Buzzcocks

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This Week's Mix: From Buzzcocks To Bettye LaVette

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All Songs Considered

This Week's Mix: From Buzzcocks To Bettye LaVette

May 25, 2010 • This edition of All Songs Considered features Sleigh Bells, Toro Y Moi, Secret Cities, Accordion, Olafur Arnalds, Buzzcocks and more.

This Week's Mix: From Buzzcocks To Bettye LaVette

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The Sound of a Generation

June 5, 2008 • Every generation has its own soundtrack. On this edition of All Songs Considered, we look back at the defining music of those generations and ask what the soundtrack is for the current generation.

The Sound of a Generation

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Guest DJs Nouvelle Vague

October 2, 2006 • Melanie Pain and Olivier Libaux of Nouvelle Vague talk about their latest CD, Bande a Part and share some of their favorite recordings. Hear selections from their new album.

Guest DJs Nouvelle Vague

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