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Todd Rundgren On Technology, Creativity And His New Song With Trent Reznor

10:22am April 13, 2017

by Bob Boilen

One through line connects Todd Rundgren's nearly 50-year career: exploration. All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen spoke to the music veteran about his new album, White Knight, and our dark age.

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Charly Bliss' new album, Guppy, comes out April 21.

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First Listen: Charly Bliss, 'Guppy'

9:36am April 13, 2017

by Mike Katzif

Guppy is one of those ecstatically empowering records you'll return to again and again.

A smiling couple with two-dollar bills cover their eyes, sit together while using their phone and notepads in a scene from the video for Ho99o9's "City Rejects."

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Ho99o9 Gives Fierce Critique Of Racism In The Media With 'City Rejects'

9:21am April 13, 2017

by Lindsay Totty

The punk hip-hop duo's new video is a barrage of disturbing images that take aim at what they see as the commodification of black lives.

Overcoats' new album, Young, comes out April 21.

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First Listen: Overcoats, 'Young'

7:44am April 13, 2017

by Bob Boilen

Care and tenderness are integral to this minimal and memorable album, one of Bob Boilen's favorites of 2017.

The Black Angels' new album, Death Song, comes out April 21.

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First Listen: The Black Angels, 'Death Song'

7:44am April 13, 2017

by Jason Heller

Composed during the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election, the band's fifth album dwells on the toxicity of the current political climate.

Mr. Mitch's new album, Devout, comes out April 21.

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First Listen: Mr. Mitch, 'Devout'

7:43am April 13, 2017

by Piotr Orlov

The London grime producer's second album is a song-cycle about family.

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Four Tet Remixes The xx's Gloomy 'A Violent Noise' Into A Danceable Seduction

4:33pm April 12, 2017

by Piotr Orlov

Four Tet revisits the music of his longtime collaborators The xx.

Matt Martians (right) and Syd of The Internet

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All Songs +1: A Conversation With Matt Martians And Syd Of The Internet

3:19pm April 12, 2017

by Timmhotep Aku

Guest host Timmhotep Aku talks with Syd and Matt Martians of The Internet about their new solo projects.

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Kristin Hersh's latest album is called Wyatt At The Coyote Palace.

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Kristin Hersh On World Cafe

2:14pm April 12, 2017

by Talia Schlanger

In this session, the Throwing Muses frontwoman and author shares a few of her many compelling stories, including the tale of rescuing her kids from a burning tour bus.

Synalpheus pinkfloydi, which was recently named after the band Pink Floyd, for the distinctive coloration of its claw.

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A Shrimp That Can Kill With Sound Is Named After Pink Floyd

1:59pm April 12, 2017

by Robin Hilton

Synalpheus pinkfloydi can rapidly open and snap close its large claw, generating frequencies up to 210 decibels, louder than a typical rock concert, and loud enough to kill small fish nearby.