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As Youth Lagoon's Trevor Powers Goes Solo, 'Mulberry Violence' Expands

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First Listen

As Youth Lagoon's Trevor Powers Goes Solo, 'Mulberry Violence' Expands

August 9, 2018 • The solo debut from the Youth Lagoon frontman sounds like nothing Trevor Powers has made yet — gorgeous and ornate while bleakly unsettling.

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Tiny Desk

Youth Lagoon: Tiny Desk Concert

November 23, 2015 • Trevor Powers' new songs are more expansive and self-assured than usual, a transition reflected in this performance. In person, he's poised, appearing almost joyful at times.

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World Cafe

Youth Lagoon On World Cafe

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September 24, 2015 • Indie-pop darling Trevor Powers says the death of a hometown friend has inspired his art.

Youth Lagoon On World Cafe

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Review: Youth Lagoon, 'Savage Hills Ballroom'

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First Listen

Review: Youth Lagoon, 'Savage Hills Ballroom'

September 16, 2015 • A sensitive, trembling soul, Youth Lagoon's Trevor Powers mixes precision and poise with a sense of being forever on the verge of falling apart.

Songs We Love: Youth Lagoon, 'The Knower'

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All Songs Considered

Songs We Love: Youth Lagoon, 'The Knower'

July 13, 2015 • Stark intimacy gives way to a regal, celebratory fanfare in this first track from Savage Hills Ballroom.

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World Cafe

Youth Lagoon On World Cafe

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September 4, 2013 • Bandleader Trevor Powers brings his smart, beguiling bedroom pop to the World Cafe studios.

Youth Lagoon On World Cafe

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Front Row

Youth Lagoon, Live In Concert

March 14, 2013 • Wunderkind Trevor Powers is known for his beguiling bedroom pop, but he brings much greater energy to this set at Stubb's in Austin for NPR Music's SXSW showcase. Watch Youth Lagoon's complete set.

Youth Lagoon, Recorded Live At Stubb's

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First Listen: Youth Lagoon, 'Wondrous Bughouse'

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First Listen: Youth Lagoon, 'Wondrous Bughouse'

February 24, 2013 • The one-man band has made one of the most arresting headphone records you'll hear this year. The subjects of Youth Lagoon's second album are weighty, but the music is uplifting, if a bit dysphoric, like an awkward hug for all that is light and beautiful.

Youth Lagoon, 'Wondrous Bughouse'

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New Music From The Knife, Four Tet And (Oh Yeah) My Bloody Valentine

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All Songs Considered

New Music From The Knife, Four Tet And (Oh Yeah) My Bloody Valentine

February 5, 2013 • Our latest weekly mix includes songs from some of the year's most anticipated new albums, including the long-awaited My Bloody Valentine record, and an epic electronic jam from The Knife. We've also got new music from Four Tet, Cloud Cult, Malian kora player Ballake Sissoko and more!

New Music From The Knife, Four Tet And (Oh Yeah) My Bloody Valentine

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New Mix: Childish Gambino, Symphonic Peter Gabriel, More

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Childish Gambino, Symphonic Peter Gabriel, More

September 27, 2011 • This week on All Songs Considered: the hip-hop alter ego of actor-comedian Donald Glover, plus new finds from Zola Jesus, Megafaun, Youth Lagoon and more.

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