Mason Rose/Courtesy of the artist #NowPlaying Emma Ruth Rundle, 'Body' November 5, 2021 The piano's ornamental blip in Emma Ruth Rundle's "Body" draws your attention to how the music moves the narrative of the funereal ballad forward.
Illustration: Rae Pozdro for NPR Best Music Of 2020 The 100 Best Songs Of 2020 (Nos. 60-41) December 3, 2020 Think of these 100 songs (Nos. 60-41 here) as a silver linings playlist for the worst year of our collective lives.
The rapper, actor and activist Common. His latest project, A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 1, is on our shortlist of the best new albums out on Oct. 30. Durimel/Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Durimel/Courtesy of the artist All Songs Considered New Music Friday: The Top 10 Albums Out On Oct. 30 October 30, 2020 NPR Music's picks for the best new albums out on Oct. 30 include a surprise release from Common, the return of rapper Busta Rhymes, singer Sam Smith, the country artist Cam, Ane Brun and more. New Music Friday: The Top 10 Albums Out On Oct. 30 Listen · 38:37 38:37 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/928259225/929358183" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Emma Ruth Rundle. Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the artist Music First Watch: Emma Ruth Rundle, 'Arms I Know So Well' August 15, 2014 Debut music from the ethereal performer Emma Ruth Rundle. Watch this beautiful portrayal of solitude and living with one's self.