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The best music of September includes releases from (top left, clockwise) Björk, Makaya McCraven, Sudan Archives, Alex G and Tyler Childers. Courtesy of the artists hide caption
NPR's favorite music of September, from untraditional gospel to mushroom music
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Alex G's God Save the Animals careens between right and wrong, beauty and noise. Chris Maggio hide caption
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J.I.D's new album is titled The Forever Story. David KA/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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The best music release in July includes albums by (from top left, clockwise) Maggie Rogers, Caterina Barbieri, Beyoncé, Bear1Boss and Johnny Gandelsman. Courtesy of the artists hide caption
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Lizzo's Special leads our shortlist this week of the best new albums out on July 15. AB+DM!/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Across her extensive career, Beyoncé has maintained her position as one of the most powerful performers in music. Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images hide caption
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Is there anyone more deserving of a chart-altering music sync than Kate Bush? TV Times/TV Times via Getty Images hide caption
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The hip-hop visionary and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper is back. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for American Express hide caption
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