In "You Come Around," Jennifer O'Connor addresses a faded relationship by employing direct, economical phrasing. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Heartless Bastards' fourth album, Arrow, was released earlier this month. Nathan Presley hide caption
In 1933, Florence B. Price was the African-American woman to have a symphony performed by a major American orchestra. University of Arkansas Libraries hide caption
Duchess Says' "Antepoc" is a vivifying, danceable slab of high-volume, hard-hitting experimentation. Christine Grosjean hide caption
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"Hello Cruel World" reflects Gretchen Peters' belief in the triumph inherent in endurance. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Hello Cruel World
Julia Holter's new album, Ekstasis, comes out March 8. Rick Bahto hide caption
A virtually unheard 1970 soul gem, Mickey Murray's "People Are Together" is as timeless as it is optimistic. Ben Clark hide caption
People Are Together
In "It's My Part," Jonquil injects a pop song with island-inspired guitars and Afro-Caribbean percussion. Courtesy of the artist hide caption
'It's My Part' by Jonquil
Singing with the band Capullo, Lido Pimienta explores the trauma of puppy love in "A quien amas en realidad es a mi." courtesy of the artist hide caption
Testigos Del Fin Del Mundo
Profile Records never meant to get into the rap game, but the label launched the careers of rap groups like Run-D.M.C. Frank Micelotta/Getty Images hide caption
New York Polyphony. Chris Owyoung/courtesy of the artists hide caption
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Vijay Iyer and his trio masterfully articulate a complex composition's exuberant, zigzagging melody. Jimmy Katz hide caption
In "The Gravedigger's Song," Mark Lanegan's raspy croak is without a doubt his most valuable asset. Sam Holden hide caption
'The Gravedigger's Song' by The Mark Lanegan Band
In "Only Brother," Midtown Dickens injects old folk and bluegrass sounds with verve, quirkiness and modern ideas. Courtesy of the artist hide caption