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Tuesday August 9, 2016

New Mix: Blood Orange, NAO, Joyce Manor, Factory Floor, More

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Blood Orange, NAO, Joyce Manor, Factory Floor, More

August 9, 2016 • When hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are away, NPR Music's Saidah Blount and Daoud Tyler-Ameen hack past the All Songs firewall and take over the show.

New Mix: Blood Orange, NAO, Joyce Manor, Factory Floor, More

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Wednesday July 6, 2016

Watch Savages Perform Live At The 9:30 Club

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Watch Savages Perform Live At The 9:30 Club

July 6, 2016 • The London post-punk band is by turns tender and ferocious as it showcases tracks from Adore Life to a sold-out crowd at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

Friday November 20, 2015

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Adele Madness

November 20, 2015 • As Adele's 25, finally arrives, we take a look back at the week when anticipation for her third album — which may debut to record-breaking sales — peaked with a mobbed concert in New York.

All Songs +1: Adele Madness

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Wednesday November 11, 2015

Songs We Love: Little Simz, 'Don't Forget'

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Songs We Love: Little Simz, 'Don't Forget'

November 11, 2015 • The North London MC ends her break-out year with a boastful bonus track produced by Hit-Boy

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Thursday October 22, 2015

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Songs We Love: jennylee, 'never'

October 22, 2015 • Warpaint bassist continues Los Angeles' deep-rooted love affair with the darker side of new wave on her solo single and video

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Friday August 28, 2015

Beirut And The Arcs To Play Back-To-Back First Listen Live Concerts In New York

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Beirut And The Arcs To Play Back-To-Back First Listen Live Concerts In New York

August 28, 2015 • On two consecutive nights in September, we're bringing Beirut and The Arcs to stages in New York City to play songs from their new albums, and you can win tickets.

Wednesday September 3, 2014

Benjamin Booker: Newport Folk Gets The Summertime Blues

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Benjamin Booker: Newport Folk Gets The Summertime Blues

September 3, 2014 • With a borrowed acoustic guitar, the New Orleans singer performs "Have You Seen My Son?" in a secluded spot at the famous festival.

Tuesday July 15, 2014

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Field Recordings

Brody Dalle: Raging Into The Light

July 15, 2014 • The former lead singer of The Distillers and Spinnerette has a sandpaper- and velvet-tinged voice that speaks to rebellious young punks. Watch her perform a personal anthem, "Dressed in Dreams."

Thursday May 15, 2014

D.D Dumbo: Looping Sounds In An Austin Alleyway

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D.D Dumbo: Looping Sounds In An Austin Alleyway

May 15, 2014 • We'd heard all sorts of crazy rumors about the eclectic Australian musician D.D Dumbo. For this Field Recording, we discovered some secrets about his global influences.

Monday December 30, 2013

NPR Music's 12 Favorite Music Videos Of 2013

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NPR Music's 12 Favorite Music Videos Of 2013

December 30, 2013 • This year saw interactive videos come to the fore, but some reliable ingredients — dancing, doppelgangers and Drake — were just as key to making a great video in 2013.

Friday November 8, 2013

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Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit

Disclosure, Live In Concert

November 8, 2013 • It's been a pretty big year for Brit producers (and brothers) Guy and Howard Lawrence. The electronic duo, better known as Disclosure, released their debut album, to great fanfare.

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Tourist., Live In Concert

November 8, 2013 • The London-based producer is known for creating emotive, slightly swampy remixes, and was recently signed to Disclosure's new label. Here, Tourist. performs live at Mountain Oasis 2013.

Tourist., Live In Concert

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Gary Numan, Live In Concert

November 8, 2013 • Gary Numan is considered a pioneer of synth-based electronic music who has often featured a heavy rock influence. For this special set, Numan performed a number of classic hits, as well as new tracks.

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Jherek Bischoff, Live In Concert

November 8, 2013 • Jherek Bischoff is known for pushing the limits of orchestral music. For this special set for the Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, Bischoff worked with four local Asheville, N.C. musicians.

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Friday March 22, 2013

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Front Row: Ducktails

March 22, 2013 • This is a live band that thrives on experimentation, playing around and taking chances. Watch Ducktails on stage at Austin's Clive Bar as the band performs "Letter of Intent."