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A Holiday Party For The Ages, From All Songs Considered

All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton rented a cabin in the woods for a special holiday party, with Kishi Bashi, Dan Deacon, Carrie Brownstein, and more as guests. Mike Brinson/Getty Images hide caption

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A Holiday Party For The Ages, From All Songs Considered

In 2012, All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton rented a small cabin in the woods and invited some of their closest friends for what they were sure would be the party of the century.

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Guest DJ Week: Carrie Brownstein And Fred Armisen Of Portlandia

Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen, both veteran musicians, are the stars of the IFC comedy series Portlandia. Chris Hornbecker/IFC hide caption

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Guest DJ Week: Carrie Brownstein And Fred Armisen Of Portlandia

The stars of the IFC comedy series discuss the music they grew up with, the sounds of Portland and how spooky Glenn Danzig's house is.

Guest DJs Carrie Brownstein And Fred Armisen

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For Carrie Brownstein, Music Fandom Started At The Record Store

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For Carrie Brownstein, Music Fandom Started At The Record Store

As a teenager, the Sleater-Kinney guitarist's local record shop, Rubato Records, became the site of an awakening. "I felt like I had discovered a treasure chest," she says, "and I dove in."

For Carrie Brownstein, Music Fandom Started At The Record Store

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All Songs +1: Carrie Brownstein Isn't Who You Think She Is

Guitarist, actor and writer Carrie Brownstein performing with her band Sleater-Kinney at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. Alex Schelldorf/NPR hide caption

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All Songs +1: Carrie Brownstein Isn't Who You Think She Is

In her remarkable new memoir, Carrie Brownstein paints a startlingly candid portrait of herself that dispels any myths fans might have about her rock-star status with the band Sleater-Kinney.

All Songs +1: Carrie Brownstein Isn't Who You Think She Is

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'Modern Girl' Carrie Brownstein Describes Finding (And Hiding) Herself In Music

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'Modern Girl' Carrie Brownstein Describes Finding (And Hiding) Herself In Music

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The Sleater-Kinney guitarist and singer is known for her defiant performances, but it was vulnerability that initially drew her to music. Brownstein's new memoir is Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl.

'Modern Girl' Carrie Brownstein Describes Finding (And Hiding) Herself In Music

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Sleater-Kinney 2.0: The Band Talks About Its First Album In 10 Years

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Sleater-Kinney 2.0: The Band Talks About Its First Album In 10 Years

Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein, Corin Tucker and Janet Weiss join Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton to discuss the band's new album, No Cities To Love.

Hear Sleater-Kinney Talk About Its New Album

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Song Premiere: 'Glass Tambourine' By WILD FLAG
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Song Premiere: 'Glass Tambourine' By WILD FLAG

The wait is over for an official studio recording from WILD FLAG, the recently formed band featuring former NPR Music blogger and Sleater-Kinney guitarist Carrie Brownstein, Mary Timony (Helium), Janet Weiss (Quasi, Sleater-Kinney) and Rebecca Cole (The Minders).

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Virtual or Reality Rock Band?

The new video game Rock Band lets you form a band and go on tour playing covers of actual rock songs. Carrie Brownstein, former guitarist for Sleater-Kinney discusses the digital music trend.

Virtual or Reality Rock Band?

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