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New Music Friday: The best releases out on Aug. 19

Terence Etc.'s Vortex is one of our picks for the best new albums out on Aug. 19. Alima Lee hide caption

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All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The best releases out on Aug. 19

August 19, 2022 • NPR Music's picks for the best albums out this week include new ones from Hot Chip, the R&B singer Tink, Shemekia Copeland, singer-songwriter Anna Tivel and more.

New Music Friday: The best releases out on Aug. 19

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Heat Check: Caught Up And Curious

Linda Diaz's "Magic" swirls in the watercolor pools of a quirky, young love. Jonah Zorn Koplin/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Heat Check: Caught Up And Curious

February 24, 2020 • There's an unexpected jolt of energy that comes with getting caught up — whether you're ready for it or not. This week's picks from Linda Diaz, Dua Saleh, Tame Impala and more explore the gamet.

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