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Eleanor Friedberger, 'Stare At The Sun' (Live)

KEXP

September 30, 2013 • The singer-songwriter, known for her work in Fiery Furnaces, recently brought a batch of hummable songs to Seattle's KEXP for an in-studio performance.

Eleanor Friedberger Unashamed Of Her Favorite Sounds

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Eleanor Friedberger Unashamed Of Her Favorite Sounds

June 2, 2013 • On her second solo release, the Fiery Furnaces singer mines the music of her birth decade. "I'm not embarrassed to say I love the sound of an Elton John record or I love the sound of a Carole King record," she says. "That's my taste."

Eleanor Friedberger Unashamed Of Her Favorite Sounds

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Eleanor Friedberger: Bouncing Between Flavors

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Music Videos

Eleanor Friedberger: Bouncing Between Flavors

Oregon Public Broadcasting

December 15, 2011 • In support of her lovely solo debut, the Fiery Furnaces frontwoman performs live at opbmusic.

My Mistakes

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First Listen: Eleanor Friedberger, 'Last Summer'

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First Listen

First Listen: Eleanor Friedberger, 'Last Summer'

KUT 90.5

July 3, 2011 • The solo debut from the Fiery Furnaces singer is full of sepia-toned summertime pop. Hear it in its entirety until its release.

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World Cafe

Eleanor Friedberger On World Cafe

XPN

August 24, 2011 • Hear a live performance of songs from the indie rocker's artfully understated solo debut.

Eleanor Friedberger On World Cafe

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New Mix: Lykke Li, A Fiery Furnace Goes Solo, More

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Lykke Li, A Fiery Furnace Goes Solo, More

June 22, 2011 • This week, All Songs Considered starts fresh with brand-new music due out this summer. Hear songs from Eleanor Friedberger, Mates of State, Tinariwen, and others.

New Mix: Lykke Li, A Fiery Furnace Goes Solo, Patti Smith Does Buddy Holly, More

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