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'SNL' just wrapped its 47th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests

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'SNL' just wrapped its 47th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests

May 23, 2022 • A cold and methodical ranking of Saturday Night Live performances by Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Young Thug, Arcade Fire, Saweetie, LCD Soundsystem, Camila Cabello and more.

Experiencing the down-to-earth vibe of Billie Eilish

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Experiencing the down-to-earth vibe of Billie Eilish

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December 17, 2021 • In this session, Eilish joins us from the couch at her parents' house to talk about her latest album, Happier Than Ever.

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Poll results: NPR listeners pick the top albums of 2021

December 10, 2021 • See what our listeners picked as the top 20 albums released in 2021.

Poll results: NPR listeners pick the top albums of 2021

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Billie Eilish Looks Inward On 'Happier Than Ever'

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Billie Eilish Looks Inward On 'Happier Than Ever'

August 4, 2021 • Billie Eilish's first album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, was a sensation in 2019 — it swept the major categories at the Grammys and established the singer as a huge pop star. Eilish is back with a follow-up called Happier Than Ever. It's a quieter, subtler collection that examines the singer's relationships, reputation, and place in the world.

Billie Eilish Looks Inward On 'Happier Than Ever'

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Billie Eilish Can't Wait To See The Future

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Billie Eilish Can't Wait To See The Future

August 1, 2021 • With lyrics poking at the ways young women are scrutinized and exploited, Happier than Ever finds Eilish in some dark corners — but the pop supernova tells NPR she's got lots to feel hopeful about.

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Billie Eilish, 'Happier Than Ever'

July 30, 2021 • Billie Eilish released five singles in the long run-up to Happier Than Ever, but saved its best song for the album's drop date.

New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On July 30

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New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On July 30

July 30, 2021 • The sophomore full-length from Billie Eilish tops our shortlist of the best new albums out this week, along with a posthumous Prince record, Jack Antonoff's Bleachers, the singer Yola and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On July 30

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Billie Eilish, 'Lost Cause'

June 2, 2021 • The fourth in a series of songs from her upcoming sophomore album, "Lost Cause" harnesses a brighter, bouncier energy, leaning more pop-queen than past hits.

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Padma Lakshmi's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

April 2, 2021 • The Top Chef host and author shared her love for the series on Instagram, so we asked her to go a little deeper.

The 2021 Grammy Awards Excelled At Escapism, If Not Escape

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The 2021 Grammy Awards Excelled At Escapism, If Not Escape

March 15, 2021 • We deserved a good show, and we got one of the best in years. But it wouldn't be the Grammys without a few familiar mistakes.

Tiny Desk Playlist: 2021 Grammy Winners Who've Stopped By The Tiny Desk, Vol. 1

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Tiny Desk Playlist: 2021 Grammy Winners Who've Stopped By The Tiny Desk, Vol. 1

March 15, 2021 • The Tiny Desk space — both at the D.C. office and now in our (home) concert series — has been host to several Grammy winners over the last 13 years.

Tiny Desk Staffers Pick Their Favorite Tiny Desk (Home) Concerts

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Tiny Desk Staffers Pick Their Favorite Tiny Desk (Home) Concerts

December 29, 2020 • The minds behind NPR Music's Tiny Desk present their favorite home concerts of 2020, from Buscabulla to Billie Eilish.

Hear World Cafe Interviews With 12 Of This Year's Grammy Nominees

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Hear World Cafe Interviews With 12 Of This Year's Grammy Nominees

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November 25, 2020 • In advance of Sunday night, get acquainted (or re-acquainted) with the artists and albums nominated this year.

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Billie Eilish On Speaking Up, Staying Hopeful And Keeping Busy During Lockdown

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Billie Eilish On Speaking Up, Staying Hopeful And Keeping Busy During Lockdown

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September 28, 2020 • Eilish and her brother and producer, Finneas, have been spending their time in quarantine writing new music. Hear about their songwriting process, plus a performance of three songs.

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Desus & Mero's Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

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Desus & Mero's Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

September 18, 2020 • Late-night hosts and comedians Desus Nice and The Kid Mero pick their favorite Tiny Desk concerts.

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Billie Eilish: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

August 26, 2020 • Billie Eilish used some of her signature video magic to perform in front of the Tiny Desk from the comfort of her own home.

Stream Billie Eilish's New Song, 'My Future'

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Stream Billie Eilish's New Song, 'My Future'

July 30, 2020 • If anyone could take her career to the next level during lockdown, it's Billie Eilish. "My Future," written and recorded in Los Angeles during lockdown, is a dreamy ode to freedom.

Ranked: SNL's 18 Musical Performances From The 2019-20 Season

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Ranked: SNL's 18 Musical Performances From The 2019-20 Season

May 11, 2020 • It is vital that we reflect on the most recent season of Saturday Night Live and mean-spiritedly rank its 18 featured musical acts from worst to best.

Global Citizen And WHO Announce 'One World,' A Lady Gaga-Curated Concert Special

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Global Citizen And WHO Announce 'One World,' A Lady Gaga-Curated Concert Special

April 6, 2020 • The special, set to be televised and streamed on April 18, will feature a long list of top-tier names, including Paul McCartney, Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves, Stevie Wonder, among many others.

At Last, Billie Eilish's James Bond Theme Song Is Here

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At Last, Billie Eilish's James Bond Theme Song Is Here

February 13, 2020 • "No Time to Die," the theme to the first new Bond film since 2015, trades on the moody melancholy of the newly minted Grammy winner.

The 2020 Grammys: How Much Weight Can One Awards Show Carry?

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The 2020 Grammys: How Much Weight Can One Awards Show Carry?

January 27, 2020 • In a ceremony that front-loaded performances by women and black artists, mixed messages sparked both cynicism and cautious hope.

Billie Eilish Sweeps Grammys In Ceremony Clouded By Controversy And Mourning

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Billie Eilish Sweeps Grammys In Ceremony Clouded By Controversy And Mourning

January 27, 2020 • In a night when Eilish, the youngest artist to win Album and Record of the year, might have otherwise been the whole story, the Recording Academy could not quite put its recent scandals behind it.