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A Legendary Collaboration Continues: Neil Young And Crazy Horse Reunite For 'Colorado'

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A Legendary Collaboration Continues: Neil Young And Crazy Horse Reunite For 'Colorado'

October 23, 2019 • Neil Young and Crazy Horse have put out music together for 50 years. Young talks to NPR's David Greene about their latest album, Colorado.

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Conductor and Composer Raymond Leppard - A Champion Of The Old And The New - Has Died

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Conductor and Composer Raymond Leppard - A Champion Of The Old And The New - Has Died

October 22, 2019 • The British conductor, harpsichordist and scholar helped reignite interest in works by composers like Monteverdi — but he also championed new works and wrote notable film scores of his own.

Hop Along's Frances Quinlan Announces First Album Under Own Name, Shares 'Rare Thing'

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Hop Along's Frances Quinlan Announces First Album Under Own Name, Shares 'Rare Thing'

October 22, 2019 • Likewise comes out Jan. 31. Its first single brings empathy and courage to a nightmarish dream.

Perfume Genius Previews His Dance Project With 'Pop Song'

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Perfume Genius Previews His Dance Project With 'Pop Song'

October 18, 2019 • The Sun Still Burns Here premiered earlier this month in Seattle and will be performed on select dates in New York, Minneapolis and Boston.

Beck Announces New Album 'Hyperspace,' Shares Two Singles

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Beck Announces New Album 'Hyperspace,' Shares Two Singles

October 17, 2019 • The musical polymath's new album, which features collaborations with Pharrell, Chris Martin, Sky Ferreira and more, is due out November 22.

Noname, Saba And Smino Are Ghetto Sage, Arrive With First Single 'Häagen Dazs'

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Noname, Saba And Smino Are Ghetto Sage, Arrive With First Single 'Häagen Dazs'

October 17, 2019 • The midwestern trio of Saba, Smino and Noname have formalized their loose affiliation under the banner of a group that they've named Ghetto Sage.

Sudden Death Of A Young K-Pop Star Spurs Talk Of Action On Mental Health, Bullying

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Sudden Death Of A Young K-Pop Star Spurs Talk Of Action On Mental Health, Bullying

October 16, 2019 • Sulli wasn't afraid to defend herself against online bullies, or advocate for women's rights in South Korea — a relative rarity. Now, after her death, the country is looking inward.

Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Among 16 Nominees For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

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Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Among 16 Nominees For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

October 15, 2019 • Other first-time nominees include Dave Matthews Band, Soundgarden and The Doobie Brothers.

'There Will Be No Darkness': Laetitia Tamko On The Making Of 'Vagabon'

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'There Will Be No Darkness': Laetitia Tamko On The Making Of 'Vagabon'

October 15, 2019 • Laetitia Tamko has found a way to cram all of the sounds that personally move her — pop, punk, trap, African music — into Vagabon. "I feel like I made an amazing record. Why can't I say that?"

'There Will Be No Darkness': Laetitia Tamko On The Making Of 'Vagabon'

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On 'Giants Of All Sizes', Elbow Offers Hope In Political Darkness

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On 'Giants Of All Sizes', Elbow Offers Hope In Political Darkness

October 13, 2019 • Elbow has just released its eighth studio album, Giants of All Sizes. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with frontman Guy Garvey about the record's themes: Brexit, injustice and grief.

On 'Giants Of All Sizes', Elbow Offers Hope In Political Darkness

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Art Blakey's Legacy: A Rallying Cry And A Gathering Place

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Art Blakey's Legacy: A Rallying Cry And A Gathering Place

October 11, 2019 • Jazz drummer, bandleader and mentor Art Blakey was born 100 years ago. The Jazz Messengers came to be called Blakey's University and graduated stars Donald Byrd, Wayne Shorter and Wynton Marsalis.

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Prince's Estate Condemns Trump's Use Of 'Purple Rain' At Campaign Rally

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Prince's Estate Condemns Trump's Use Of 'Purple Rain' At Campaign Rally

October 11, 2019 • According to Prince's estate, President Trump had promised not to use any of the icon's music during his campaign.

Caribou Returns With First New Music In 5 Years

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Caribou Returns With First New Music In 5 Years

October 8, 2019 • The soulful new track, "Home," is built around vintage horns and a sample from R&B singer Gloria Barnes' track of the same name.

2 Years After Route 91, Nashville's Artistic Community Is Still Learning How To Heal

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2 Years After Route 91, Nashville's Artistic Community Is Still Learning How To Heal

October 8, 2019 • "I think everyone got on their horse too fast," says trauma therapist Dr. Lee Norton of the many performers affected by the 2017 tragedy — but there's often no other choice for stage-bound artists.

Aldous Harding Lives In The Haunted Ether With 'Zoo Eyes'

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Aldous Harding Lives In The Haunted Ether With 'Zoo Eyes'

October 8, 2019 • The New Zealand artist rounds out a bizarre and wonderful trio of videos from her stellar album, Designer.

Ginger Baker, Cream Drummer And Force Of Nature, Dies At 80

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Ginger Baker, Cream Drummer And Force Of Nature, Dies At 80

October 6, 2019 • The 1960s rock icon, who was also an accomplished jazz musician and performed with Fela Kuti, died Sunday morning.

Sufjan Stevens Shares Hushed Piano Instrumental 'IV'

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Sufjan Stevens Shares Hushed Piano Instrumental 'IV'

October 4, 2019 • It's the latest release from his forthcoming score to The Decalogue, the artist's latest collaboration with ballet choreographer Justin Peck.

Arthur Russell's Major Label Demos To Be Released As 'Iowa Dream'

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Arthur Russell's Major Label Demos To Be Released As 'Iowa Dream'

October 4, 2019 • Iowa Dream, out Nov. 15, offers to peel back another layer of Arthur Russell's idiosyncratic sense of sound. A newly released single from the record is extremely promising.

Travis Scott's 'Highest In The Room' Doesn't Reach New Heights

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Travis Scott's 'Highest In The Room' Doesn't Reach New Heights

October 4, 2019 • Travis Scott has done a decent job shrouding his blatant co-opting of flows with gorgeous, synthy production. His latest single is no exception.

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1999, The Playlist: Man, It's A Hot One

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October 4, 2019 • This 1999 soundtrack includes songs by Eminem, The Roots, The White Stripes, Moby, Built To Spill, Beck, Dido, The Dismemberment Plan and more.

Kim Shattuck, An Enduring Presence In L.A. Punk, Dead At 56

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Kim Shattuck, An Enduring Presence In L.A. Punk, Dead At 56

October 3, 2019 • In addition to fronting The Muffs, The Pandoras and The Coolies, Shattuck lent her talents to a wide swath of some of L.A.'s most-beloved bands.

Netflix Loves Music Content – But Also All Other Content

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Netflix Loves Music Content – But Also All Other Content

October 3, 2019 • Netflix seems to release so many music-related projects — but are they just another box to check on the road to eyeball monopolization?