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New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out On Aug. 6

The Chicago rap duo Abstract Mindstate's latest album, Dreams Still Inspire, is one of our picks for the best new releases out on Aug. 6. Mike Quain/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out On Aug. 6

NPR Music's picks for the best albums out this week include new ones from the R&B singer Tinashe, composer Max Richter and the greatest rap duo you've never heard of, Abstract Mindstate.

New Music Friday: The Top 6 Albums Out On Aug. 6

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New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums For July 19

The Flaming Lips. Their new album, The King's Mouth, is on our shortlist for the week's best new releases. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums For July 19

The best new albums out this week include the latest from psych-pop mainstays The Flaming Lips, singer Freya Ridings' stunning debut full-length, Houston rapper Maxo Kream and more.

New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums For July 19

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