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The Life And Legacy Of Aretha Franklin: An All Songs Considered Remembrance

By Robin Hilton

In this career-spanning conversation, we trace Aretha Franklin's journey, from her earliest days singing gospel in her father's church to becoming one of the most influential artists of all time.

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Cat Power Combines Her Powers With Lana Del Rey In 'Woman'

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The Life And Legacy Of Aretha Franklin: An All Songs Considered Remembrance

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The Life And Legacy Of Aretha Franklin: An All Songs Considered Remembrance

by Robin Hilton , Ann Powers , Lauren Onkey

August 17, 2018 • In this career-spanning conversation, we trace Aretha Franklin's journey, from her earliest days singing gospel in her father's church to becoming one of the most influential artists of all time.

The Life And Legacy Of Aretha Franklin: An All Songs Considered Remembrance

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New Music Friday For Aug. 17: Seven Albums You Should Hear Now

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New Music Friday For Aug. 17: Seven Albums You Should Hear Now

by Robin Hilton

August 17, 2018 • New Music Friday returns from a two-week break with some of 2018's most anticipated releases, from Death Cab For Cutie's Thank You For Today to Mitski's Be The Cowboy.

New Music Friday For Aug. 17: Seven Albums You Should Hear Now

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At Long Last, Iron & Wine Drops 'Waves Of Galveston'

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At Long Last, Iron & Wine Drops 'Waves Of Galveston'

by Stephen Thompson

August 14, 2018 • Iron & Wine has been performing the song live since at least 2013, but has just given it its first proper release ahead of the band's upcoming EP, Weed Garden.

Petrol Girls' Raging Post-Hardcore Turns Tender For 'Sister'

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Petrol Girls' Raging Post-Hardcore Turns Tender For 'Sister'

by Lars Gotrich

August 14, 2018 • The London post-hardcore band finds strength in sisterhood on a new single from its forthcoming EP, The Future is Dark.

Encore Episode: Hallelujah! The Songs We Should Retire

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Encore Episode: Hallelujah! The Songs We Should Retire

August 14, 2018 • They are often beloved classics, or works of pure genius. And you never, ever need to hear them again. They are the songs that must be retired.

Encore Episode: Hallelujah! The Songs We Should Retire

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Sarah Davachi's 'Gloaming' Soundtracks The Growing Dark

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Sarah Davachi's 'Gloaming' Soundtracks The Growing Dark

by Lars Gotrich

August 13, 2018 • Sarah Davachi's electro-acoustic compositions seek the corners of quiet with a studious and patient curiosity.

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

by Emily Abshire

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.

Tide Pods? Flying Rays? Here's Superorganism's Sea-Themed Trip For 'The Prawn Song'

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Tide Pods? Flying Rays? Here's Superorganism's Sea-Themed Trip For 'The Prawn Song'

by Catherine Zhang

August 9, 2018 • Whales swimming outside of airplanes and manta rays flying down a residential street are just a couple of the things that you you'll see in Superorganism's latest music video for "The Prawn Song."

Hopesfall's Riffs Hug Your Heart In The Pit

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Hopesfall's Riffs Hug Your Heart In The Pit

by Lars Gotrich

August 9, 2018 • After a decade, the Charlotte post-hardcore band is back with Arbiter and its thoughtful fusion of Hum-inspired space-rock and metallic textures.

Sin And Shame Swirl In Yowler's Darkly Hopeful 'WTFK'

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Sin And Shame Swirl In Yowler's Darkly Hopeful 'WTFK'

by Marissa Lorusso

August 9, 2018 • Maryn Jones confronts the burden of self-reflection on Yowler's new album, Black Dog In My Path, out Oct. 12.

'C' Is For Compromise: 20 Songs For Sharing The Stereo With Your Kids

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Roséwave: Your Summer Soundtrack

'C' Is For Compromise: 20 Songs For Sharing The Stereo With Your Kids

August 8, 2018 • Tiny pleasures abound for parents and kids listening together, whether it's The Everly Brothers' "Wake Up Little Susie," Phoenix's "Tuttifrutti" or the Ghostbusters theme song.

The Band's Robbie Robertson Looks Back On 50 Years Of 'Music From Big Pink'

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The Band's Robbie Robertson Looks Back On 50 Years Of 'Music From Big Pink'

August 8, 2018 • The Band's Robbie Robertson describes how The Band's unique, honest and eclectic sound evolved in the basement of a house they called Big Pink, and the process of creating Music from Big Pink.

The Band's Robbie Robertson Looks Back On 50 Years Of 'Music From Big Pink'

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Anna St. Louis' Lonesome Howl Seeks Uncertainty In 'Understand'

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Anna St. Louis' Lonesome Howl Seeks Uncertainty In 'Understand'

by Lars Gotrich

August 8, 2018 • The Kansas City-raised, L.A.-based songwriter leans into the pastoral alchemy of her songs on If Only There Was a River, out Oct. 12.

Introducing: Tiny Desk Talks

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Introducing: Tiny Desk Talks

by Pilar Fitzgerald

August 7, 2018 • This fall, we're coming to four cities with a series of can't-miss, curated conversations about the music industry.

Big Thief's Adrianne Lenker Releases 'Cradle,' From New Solo Album 'Abysskiss'

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Big Thief's Adrianne Lenker Releases 'Cradle,' From New Solo Album 'Abysskiss'

by Stephen Thompson

August 7, 2018 • After three busy years with her main band, Lenker will release abysskiss on Oct. 5. Hear its tender, gorgeous first single, "cradle."

High On Fire's 'Electric Messiah' Pays Homage To Motörhead's Lemmy

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High On Fire's 'Electric Messiah' Pays Homage To Motörhead's Lemmy

by Lars Gotrich

August 6, 2018 • Matt Pike leans into Lemmy's classic metal-punk chug at 110 mph while maintaining High On Fire's own muscular brawn. Electric Messiah comes out Oct. 5.

High On Fire, 'Electric Messiah'

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More Tiny Desk Contest 'Deskoveries' From Across The Country

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More Tiny Desk Contest 'Deskoveries' From Across The Country

by Pilar Fitzgerald

August 3, 2018 • All spring and summer, NPR Member stations hosted concerts featuring local favorites from the 2018 Tiny Desk Contest. We asked them to give us a recap.

Tony Bennett Revisits 1949 Debut Single With Help From Diana Krall

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Tony Bennett Revisits 1949 Debut Single With Help From Diana Krall

August 3, 2018 • Tony Bennett paired up with Diana Krall to perform George Gershwin's "Fascinating Rhythm." An entire album from the pair is due out Sept. 14.

Listen to Diana Krall and Tony Bennett's "Fascinating Rhythm"

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Watch Cartoon John Prine Race A Scooter In The 'Old Folks' Home' In New Music Video

by Lyndsey McKenna

August 2, 2018 • Prine takes faces mortality with humor and heart in a new animated video for "Egg & Daughter Nite, Lincoln Nebraska, 1967 (Crazy Bone)," off his latest album.

Boutique Fitness: 27 Songs For Sweating In Style

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Roséwave: Your Summer Soundtrack

Boutique Fitness: 27 Songs For Sweating In Style

by Lyndsey McKenna

August 1, 2018 • Conquer spin class, Pilates or the treadmill with a soundtrack sequenced for your workout.

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