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New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out On Sept. 13

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New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out On Sept. 13

The week's best new album drops includes the genre-bending pop of Charli XCX, an ambitious concept record by The Lumineers, the euphoric songs of Emeli Sandé, new Chelsea Wolfe, Sampa The Great, more.

New Music Friday: Our Top 8 Albums Out On Sept. 13

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Emeli Sande: 'It's Always The Lyric That Gets Me'

Scottish singer Emeli Sande's hard work to make a name for herself in America is paying off. Her single "Next To Me" went platinum, and she's writing for artists like Katy Perry.

Emeli Sande: 'It's Always The Lyric That Gets Me'

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Emeli Sande's 'Version Of Events'

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Emeli Sande's 'Version Of Events'

Scottish musician Emeli Sande's debut album is titled Our Version of Events. It sold more copies than any other album in the U.K. last year, and is now a hit in the U.S.

Emeli Sande's 'Version Of Events'

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Her Own Musical Blend: Emeli Sande Writes For Herself

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Her Own Musical Blend: Emeli Sande Writes For Herself

The neuroscience major-turned songwriter is bringing her unique mix of pop ballads, soulful belting and dance arrangements to North America for a new tour.

Her Own Musical Blend: Emeli Sande Writes For Herself

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