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Bruce Springsteen: On Jersey, Masculinity And Wishing To Be His Stage Persona

3:43pm September 15, 2017

"People see you onstage and, yeah, I'd want to be that guy," Springsteen says. "I want to be that guy myself very often." Originally broadcast Oct. 5, 2016.

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Across the Blue Ridge #90 - Adam Hurt, Banjo Innovator

3:21pm September 15, 2017

by Paul Brown

In most fields of endeavor, we can point to landmarks in progress – and to the people who create them through their contributions.

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Veronica Nunn On Piano Jazz

2:03pm September 15, 2017

Hear the jazz singer demonstrate her soulful technique in this 2008 episode hosted by Marian McPartland.

Joseph "Violent J" Bruce (left) and Joseph "Shaggy 2 Dope" Utsler are members of the Insane Clown Posse. Fans of the band call themselves Juggalos.

Who Are The Juggalos And Why Are They Marching In Washington, D.C.?

1:40pm September 15, 2017

by Tanya Ballard Brown

A year ago, fans of the band Insane Clown Posse announced they would stage a march in Washington, D.C. The protest is set for Saturday, and here's what you need to know.

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Songs We Love: Petal, 'Comfort'

1:23pm September 15, 2017

by Maria Sherman

In the title track from Petal's new EP, Kiley Lotz wrestles with realistic expectations and mental health, making her disquietude known with nothing but a guitar and her voice.

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The Needle Drop: TV Tunes Playlist

12:01pm September 15, 2017

by Bruce Warren

The right song, placed at the right time in a TV show, can turn an artist into a star — and help fans discover new tunes. Our playlist includes songs from shows like Breaking Bad and 13 Reasons Why.

A still from Carly Rae Jepsen's "Cut To The Feeling" video.

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Carly Rae Jepsen, Queen Of Meta Music Videos, Shares 'Cut To The Feeling'

10:21am September 15, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

The thunderous pop song featured in the Leap! soundtrack gets a behind-the-scenes-y music video directed by Gia Coppola.

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Hear Björk's Alluring New Song, 'The Gate'

9:52am September 15, 2017

by Robin Hilton

The first song from the Icelandic legend's upcoming album arrives a week early.

Snail Mail performs a Tiny Desk Concert on July 12, 2017. (Claire Harbage/NPR)

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Snail Mail: Tiny Desk Concert

9:50am September 15, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

Snail Mail's sleepy songs have a way of waking you up. Watch the band perform music from its quietly stunning Habit EP, plus a new song played solo by Lindsey Jordan.

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Rostam Lifts The Curtain On His Stunning New Album

9:00am September 15, 2017

by Robin Hilton

With Half-Light, the former Vampire Weekend producer and multi-instrumentalist has released one of the year's most arresting albums.