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Chaka Khan's Hello Happiness is on our short list of the best albums out on Feb. 15.

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New Music Friday: Our Top Six Albums Out Feb. 15

5:00am February 15, 2019

by Robin Hilton

Our list of the best albums out this week includes the first new music from Chaka Khan in 12 years, the transporting sounds of Yann Tiersen, the bubblegum punk of Sir Babygirl and more.

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Singer, songwriter, producer and label executive Ryan Adams, photographed on Sept. 1, 2011, in London.

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Ryan Adams Accused Of Psychological Manipulation, Professional Retaliation By 7 Women

8:30pm February 14, 2019

by Andrew Flanagan

In a piece published Wednesday evening by the New York Times, several women shared similar stories of being approached by Adams with offers of professional help before he began pursuing them sexually.

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Tainted Love: These Songs Were Forever Ruined By Exes

5:36pm February 14, 2019

This Valentine's Day, NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Jessica Roy, an audience engagement editor for the Los Angeles Times, about her piece on songs that were ruined by exes and past relationships.

Singer-Songwriter Ryan Adams Faces Allegations Of Emotional Abuse And Harassment

4:53pm February 14, 2019

A New York Times report alleges singer-songwriter Ryan Adams emotionally abused women and offered career advances in exchange for sex. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with reporter Melena Ryzik.

Mireya Ramos and Shae Fiol of Flor de Toloache

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'Besos De Mezcal' Is An Intoxicating Valentine's Treat From Flor De Toloache

1:41pm February 14, 2019

by Felix Contreras

Enjoy this sneak peek from an upcoming album by the mariachi femenin, produced by mastermind Camilo Lara.

"There was no way I was letting anybody know I wanted to do music, but I just kept getting pushed in musical directions," TeaMarrr says.

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On Her New Single, Singer-Songwriter TeaMarrr Captures The Hot Mess Of Love

11:40am February 14, 2019

by Sidney Madden

The songwriting of this Boston-born artist is sly, mellifluous and bitingly honest. Her latest, "Whorey Heart," illustrates the emotive see-saw of trying to cut someone off.

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Seattle Punks Tacocat Throw A Party To Celebrate Self-Love

11:19am February 14, 2019

by Adelaide Sandstrom

In Tacocat's vibrant new video for "Grains of Salt," (self-) love is in the air, with some help from the best drag performers in their hometown.

Ray Charles' Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vol. 1 & 2 is due out Feb. 22 on Concord Music Group.

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First Listen: Ray Charles, 'Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music Vol. 1 & 2'

10:31am February 14, 2019

by Lauren Onkey

Charles laid claim to the center of American popular music on these 1962 classics, and ended up with some of the brashest and best-selling music of his career.

Rex Orange County has a knack for sticky-sweet, and it shows in "New House."

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This Valentine's Day, Rex Orange County Wants To Move Into A 'New House' Together

10:10am February 14, 2019

by Joshua Bote

Right on schedule, U.K. musician Rex Orange County makes a lovely, bittersweet proposition for going steady.

Yola's Walk Through Fire comes out Feb. 22 via Easy Eye Sound.

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First Listen: Yola, 'Walk Through Fire'

9:54am February 14, 2019

by Brittney McKenna

Two and a half years ago, the British singer had a career-sparking moment at a music festival. Now, she's releasing her powerful debut with the help of producer Dan Auerbach.