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Lil Nas X Lassos The Record For Longest-Running No. 1 Song In U.S. Chart History

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Lil Nas X Lassos The Record For Longest-Running No. 1 Song In U.S. Chart History

July 29, 2019 • The song's now-unparalleled success is, more than anything else, a pure expression of how the Internet is now everything. Welcome to the future, y'all.

Lil Nas X Ties Chart Record For Longest Streak At No. 1

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Lil Nas X Ties Chart Record For Longest Streak At No. 1

July 22, 2019 • "Old Town Road" spent last week neck and neck with Billie Eilish's "bad guy." Both artists helped their Hot 100 numbers with strategically deployed remixes, taking advantage of a murky chart policy.

The Remix Race: Why It Pays To Release Songs More Than Once

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The Remix Race: Why It Pays To Release Songs More Than Once

July 18, 2019 • "Old Town Road" has been unstoppable since spring, but keep your eyes on the pop charts this week. A battle for No. 1 is coming, and there will be a story to tell no matter who wins.

Stream The Outside Lands Festival This Weekend, Including Sets From Bon Iver, Future

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Stream The Outside Lands Festival This Weekend, Including Sets From Bon Iver, Future

August 9, 2018 • Those of us not heading to San Francisco this weekend can stream sets from headliners Bon Iver and Future, as well as Father John Misty, Mac DeMarco, Margo Price, Tycho and more.

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What's The Buzz? Insects Have Invaded My Music

July 16, 2018 • Insects have been an inspiration in music for centuries, starring in pieces from "Flight of the Bumblebee" to Mastodon's "March of the Fire Ants."

Paul Simon Refreshes 10 Of His Songs On New Album, Alongside All-Star Collaborators

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Paul Simon Refreshes 10 Of His Songs On New Album, Alongside All-Star Collaborators

July 12, 2018 • The album's release coincides with the end of Simon's farewell tour.

Elvis Costello Cancels European Tour Dates To Recover From Cancer Surgery

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Elvis Costello Cancels European Tour Dates To Recover From Cancer Surgery

July 6, 2018 • Costello still promises a new album with The Imposters in October.

Wine & Whine: 32 Sweaty, Sticky Songs For Your Sweaty, Sticky Life

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Wine & Whine: 32 Sweaty, Sticky Songs For Your Sweaty, Sticky Life

July 5, 2018 • The interns of NPR Music present their own version of roséwave: the boxed-wine, plastic cup, twist-cap version. Think Kesha and old Miley, but also Vampire Weekend's preppy, self-satisfied smirk.

Yes, Smash Mouth Has Seen The 'All Star' Memes

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Yes, Smash Mouth Has Seen The 'All Star' Memes

July 1, 2018 • Smash Mouth has recorded a new acoustic version of its 1997 debut album Fush Yu Mang. The 1990s ska-punk staples talk about songwriting, fan mail and all those "All Star" memes.

Yes, Smash Mouth Has Seen The 'All Star' Memes

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The Band's 'Music From Big Pink' Gets 50th Anniversary Reissue

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The Band's 'Music From Big Pink' Gets 50th Anniversary Reissue

June 29, 2018 • A limited edition of the box set will be available in pink vinyl.

Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Fortunate Son' Now Has Its First-Ever Video Treatment

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Creedence Clearwater Revival's 'Fortunate Son' Now Has Its First-Ever Video Treatment

June 28, 2018 • Ahead of the band's 50th anniversary and America's birthday, Creedence's new video is, like the hit song it honors, a paean to the people.

Chaka Khan Is Back, Releases Sweet Summer Groove 'Like Sugar'

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Chaka Khan Is Back, Releases Sweet Summer Groove 'Like Sugar'

June 26, 2018 • The R&B icon will release her first album since 2007 later this year.

Watch Kamasi Washington Beat A Professional Gamer In 'Street Fighter Mas'

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