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New Mix: Mitski, Cate Le Bon, Big Thief, Shamir, more

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New Mix: Mitski, Cate Le Bon, Big Thief, Shamir, more

All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen shares his favorite new music of the week, including a reflection on the cost of fame from Mitski, Shamir's "Gay Agenda," sweet "Change" from Big Thief and more.

New Mix: Mitski, Cate Le Bon, Big Thief, Shamir, more

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Did Hamilton Leithauser Write A Song About You?

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Did Hamilton Leithauser Write A Song About You?

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His new album is called The Loves of Your Life, and each song was written about a different person — some strangers, some friends. Hamilton embellished some details and changed some names, but he didn't tell anyone he was writing about them.

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NPR Music's Top 14 Songs Of April

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NPR Music's Top 14 Songs Of April

Beyoncé jumped on a Megan Thee Stallion remix, Fiona Apple dropped an album full of favorites (and we somehow picked one) and Jason Isbell offered a heartrending treat with the 400 Unit.

NPR Music's Top 14 Songs Of April

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New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On April 10

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All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On April 10

Our weekly rundown of the best new albums out now includes the latest from Laura Marling, The Strokes' best new release in years, Hamilton Leithauser and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On April 10

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Busy Friday, But Is It Good? Looking At New Releases From Bieber, Carly Rae And More

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Busy Friday, But Is It Good? Looking At New Releases From Bieber, Carly Rae And More

The end of the workweek always brings with it a lot of music, but for whatever reason today is particularly jam-packed, with releases from Carly Rae Jepsen, Lil Nas X, David Bowie and many others.

Review: Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam, 'I Had A Dream That You Were Mine'

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Review: Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam, 'I Had A Dream That You Were Mine'

The former Walkmen frontman records an album with the help of Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij. Throughout, the two surround the singer's voice with surprising, sometimes old-fashioned sounds.

New Mix: Diet Cig, Hamilton Leithauser & Paul Maroon, Georgia And More

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New Mix: Diet Cig, Hamilton Leithauser & Paul Maroon, Georgia And More

This week's essential mix includes several discoveries, including the gritty rock group Diet Cig, the pop group Motel Beds and Twin Limb, a band that finds new ways to use an accordion.

New Mix: Diet Cig, Hamilton Leithauser & Paul Maroon, Georgia And More

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Hamilton Leithauser: Tiny Desk Concert

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Hamilton Leithauser: Tiny Desk Concert

The Walkmen went on hiatus at the end of 2013. In this three-song set, singer Hamilton Leithauser demonstrates that he's lost none of his power, even as he's matured and loosened as a performer.

Hamilton Leithauser: Tiny Desk Concert

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Hamilton Leithauser, Live In Concert

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Hamilton Leithauser, Live In Concert

Hear the Walkmen singer in a stirring, soulful concert, recorded live at Joe's Pub in New York City on April 16. Leithauser's solo debut is titled Black Hours.

Hamilton Leithauser, Live In Concert

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