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Miranda Lambert Is The 21st Century's Advocate Of Imperfection

Taking on all manner of "shouldn'ts" is a specialty of Lambert's, whose body of work knowingly disobeys the rules of feminine decorum. Who else has been more strong-willed and sisterly at once?

Greta Van Fleet Isn't Just For Your Led Zeppelin-Loving Dad

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Greta Van Fleet Isn't Just For Your Led Zeppelin-Loving Dad

Classic rock fans are cheering the rise of a hard-hitting young Michigan band with a Led Zeppelin-like swagger. Greta Van Fleet makes '70s rock sound (almost) new again.

MØ Finds Her Voice On 'Forever Neverland'

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MØ Finds Her Voice On 'Forever Neverland'

The Danish singer was launched into the mainstream in 2015, after lending vocals to Major Lazer and DJ Snake's "Lean On," but MØ hits her stride with her new sophomore album.

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Chromeo: Tiny Desk Concert

by Josh Rogosin

October 19, 2018 • The self-proclaimed "Funklordz" normally perform as a duo, but played with a live band for the first time at the Tiny Desk.

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Mark de Clive-Lowe Takes Risks To Unlock His Creativity

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October 10, 2018 • Pianist and electronic DJ Mark de Clive-Lowe turns his mistakes into art by sampling his bandmates live in the moment.

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Alfredo Rodríguez: Tiny Desk Concert

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October 18, 2018 • The Cuban pianist thrilled the NPR office with an intense performance that was as melodic as it was rhythmic.

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