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First Listen

Liz Brasher Envisions a New Era of Soul on 'Painted Image'

January 10, 2019 • The debut album from the Memphis artist offers a uniquely modern take on the Stax and Sun-style soul threaded into her adopted hometown's musical DNA.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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World Cafe

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

December 1, 2018 • November's Heavy Rotation lineup includes the single from Kansas City native Calvin Arsenia, a cut from Anderson .Paak's album Oxnard, a haunting ballad from Anna Tivel and more.

'Outcast' Will Make You Fall In Love With Liz Brasher

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First Listen

'Outcast' Will Make You Fall In Love With Liz Brasher

WMOT

April 19, 2018 • Stream the debut EP by one of our favorite new artists of 2018.

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Slingshot

Liz Brasher Performs Unreleased Songs Live In The WMOT Studio

WMOT

April 9, 2018 • The NPR Music Slingshot selection melds the blues with fiery rock. Brasher stopped by WMOT in Nashville to perform cuts off her upcoming debut, Outcast.

Liz Brasher Storms Stubb's Stage With 'Outcast'

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SXSW 2018

Liz Brasher Storms Stubb's Stage With 'Outcast'

March 20, 2018 • The Memphis-based Slingshot artist combines the blues with American roots and hard rock. Her enormous voice shines on a performance of the title track from her upcoming debut EP at our 2018 Showcase.

From 'Slingshot' To SXSW: Public Radio Favorites Head To Austin

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SXSW 2018

From 'Slingshot' To SXSW: Public Radio Favorites Head To Austin

March 10, 2018 • Musicians from NPR's public radio artist incubator series Slingshot are making their way to SXSW this year. Keep an eye out in Austin for these three Slingshot artists.

From 'Slingshot' To SXSW: Public Radio Favorites Head To Austin

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SXSW 2018

The Austin 100: Liz Brasher

March 1, 2018 • For fans of Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones and Carolina Chocolate Drops.

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Eight New Artists To Watch In 2018, From 'Slingshot'

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Eight New Artists To Watch In 2018, From 'Slingshot'

January 9, 2018 • NPR Music partner stations talk with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen about the new and emerging artists they're most excited about in 2018.

Eight New Artists To Watch In 2018, From 'Slingshot'

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