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New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out On March 12

Singer Valerie June. Her new album, The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers, is on our shortlist for the best releases out on March 12. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out On March 12

NPR Music's picks for the best albums out on March 12 include Valerie June's magical meditations, a Blake Mills and Pino Palladino collaboration, Selena Gomez's first Spanish language record and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out On March 12

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Selena Gomez On Recapturing Her Public Image, Mental Health And Her No. 1 Album

Rare, Selena Gomez's first new album in over four years, is out now. "When you take that long of a break, it is pretty nerve-wracking," she says. Rich Fury/Getty Images hide caption

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Selena Gomez On Recapturing Her Public Image, Mental Health And Her No. 1 Album

In the space between 2015's Revival and her latest release, Gomez has battled Lupus, depression and anxiety, and had two high profile breakups — all while millions followed along on social media.

Selena Gomez On Recapturing Her Public Image, Mental Health And Her No. 1 Album

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