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Kevin Morby Takes A Hard Look At God In America

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Kevin Morby Takes A Hard Look At God In America

April 23, 2019 • The singer reveals the stories behind his new album, Oh My God and shares some of the songs by other artists that inspired him to take his sound in a refreshing direction.

Kevin Morby Takes A Hard Look At God In America

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Florence + the Machine Sings A Lullaby For 'Game Of Thrones'

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Florence + the Machine Sings A Lullaby For 'Game Of Thrones'

April 22, 2019 • Florence Welch adapted "Jenny of Oldstones" from the Game of Thrones books for last night's episode.

First Listen: Starflyer 59, 'Young In My Head'

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First Listen: Starflyer 59, 'Young In My Head'

April 22, 2019 • For 25 years, Jason Martin has sung about futility, nostalgia and melancholy endings. Starflyer 59's new album finds a way to move forward.

Young in My Head

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First Listen: The Mountain Goats, 'In League With Dragons'

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First Listen: The Mountain Goats, 'In League With Dragons'

April 22, 2019 • On his 18th album as the animating force behind The Mountain Goats, singer-songwriter John Darnielle builds an ambitious tribute to Dungeons & Dragons — and much, much more.

In League with Dragons

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Lil Dicky's 'Earth' Video Is Band Aid For The Internet

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Lil Dicky's 'Earth' Video Is Band Aid For The Internet

April 19, 2019 • How did this guy manage to create a music video that rivals this year's Coachella lineup, recalling the infamous '80s supergroup that also hoped to heal the world with song?

New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums Out April 19

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New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums Out April 19

April 19, 2019 • Our list of the best albums out this week includes Lizzo's long-awaited debut, the rousing, infectious anthems of Johnnyswim, new music from The Tallest Man On Earth, Loyle Carner and more.

New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums Out April 19

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Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Julien' Will Make You Cry At The Club

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Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Julien' Will Make You Cry At The Club

April 19, 2019 • The opening track to Carly Rae Jepsen's forthcoming Dedicated, out May 17, is full of the feels.

Kevin Abstract Shares 'Ghettobaby' EP On The Road To New Album

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Kevin Abstract Shares 'Ghettobaby' EP On The Road To New Album

April 18, 2019 • The Texas rapper is sharing his album, ARIZONA baby, three songs at a time. Ghettobaby adds three songs to the tracklist.

Seize The Night By 'Shining In The Dark': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

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Seize The Night By 'Shining In The Dark': Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

April 18, 2019 • On this week's Alt.Latino playlist, hear Las Nubes reiterate its post-punk femininity, Twanguero return to philosophical roots and VINILOVERSUS duet with Tessa Ia in what feels like hazy nostalgia.

Standout Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Discovered This Week

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Standout Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Discovered This Week

April 18, 2019 • The 2019 Tiny Desk Contest is officially closed for entries. While our judges deliberate, we've been discovering some great new artists.

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First Listen: Sunn O))), 'Life Metal'

April 18, 2019 • The massive metallic drone remains, but each track radiates a warmth and majesty filtered through a prism of intense, stratosphere-scaling sound.

Life Metal

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First Listen: Craig Finn, 'I Need A New War'

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First Listen: Craig Finn, 'I Need A New War'

April 18, 2019 • Ambitiously detailed and thematically cohesive, the Hold Steady frontman offers a satisfying conclusion to a trilogy of solo albums.

I Need A New War

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First Listen: Rodrigo y Gabriela, 'Mettavolution'

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First Listen: Rodrigo y Gabriela, 'Mettavolution'

April 18, 2019 • Rodrigo y Gabriela's career offers insight into how creative you can be with just two guitars. Mettavolution closes with a mesmerizing version of Pink Floyd's "Echoes."

Mettavolution

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First Listen: Josh Ritter, 'Fever Breaks'

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First Listen: Josh Ritter, 'Fever Breaks'

April 18, 2019 • For assistance with his 10th album, the singer-songwriter turns to some of the most sure-handed collaborators in Americana music: Jason Isbell and his band The 400 Unit.

Fever Breaks

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Madonna's New Single, 'Medellin,' Is A Self-Aware Nostalgia Trip

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Madonna's New Single, 'Medellin,' Is A Self-Aware Nostalgia Trip

April 17, 2019 • The track, recorded with Colombian singer Maluma, channels "Despacito," with a nod toward Madonna's 1986 song "La Isla Bonita."

With His First Album In 5 Years, A 'Fire Is Coming' From Flying Lotus

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With His First Album In 5 Years, A 'Fire Is Coming' From Flying Lotus

April 17, 2019 • The genre-jumping producer is set to release Flamagra, his first album in five years, in May with features from Solange, Anderson .Paak, George Clinton and more.

Kevin Morby Drops New Song, Video In Advance Of 'Oh My God'

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Kevin Morby Drops New Song, Video In Advance Of 'Oh My God'

April 17, 2019 • The new track, "OMG Rock N Roll," is playful but sets a portentous scene that, Morby says, is ultimately about gun violence in America.

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Cate Le Bon Comes 'Home To You'

April 16, 2019 • The Welsh singer uses a luminous wash of avant-pop to explore one community's search for belonging and a sense of place.

New Mix: Tank And The Bangas, Jesca Hoop, Chris Staples, More

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New Mix: Tank And The Bangas, Jesca Hoop, Chris Staples, More

April 16, 2019 • This week we've got wild and wonderful new music from Tank and the Bangas, a message of unity from singer Jesca Hoop (with Lucius), the mysterious voice of Sevdaliza and more.

New Mix: Tank And The Bangas, Jesca Hoop, Chris Staples, More

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