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Viking's Choice: Code Orange, 'Bleeding In The Blur'

10:00am January 05, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

Code Orange could never be accused of going soft, but the hardcore band does like to play with noise and melody. Its new track is a dark pop song that sounds as if it's been carved from obsidian.

Sally & George's new album, Tip My Heart, comes out Feb. 10.

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Songs We Love: Sally & George, 'Tip My Heart'

9:00am January 05, 2017

by Jim Allen

If Buddy Holly is somehow still capable of hearing the sounds emanating from this mortal plane, there's a good chance he's sporting a broad grin upon encountering "Tip My Heart."

Half Japanese's new album, Hear The Lions Roar, comes out Jan. 13.

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First Listen: Half Japanese, 'Hear The Lions Roar'

7:00am January 05, 2017

by Marc Masters

Half Japanese began in the late '70s as a band of primitive outsiders, breaking musical rules that founding brothers Jad and David Fair never even learned. Today, it remains surprising and vibrant.

Systema Solar's new album, Rumbo A Tierra, comes out Jan. 13.

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First Listen: Systema Solar, 'Rumbo A Tierra'

7:00am January 05, 2017

by Jessica Diaz-Hurtado

Challenging both traditional music and current politics, the Colombian band takes a colorful and politically urgent journey through Afro-Caribbean sounds.

Natalie Hemby's new album, Puxico, comes out Jan. 13.

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First Listen: Natalie Hemby, 'Puxico'

7:00am January 05, 2017

by Ann Powers

The country songwriter's debut album is a labor of love — and a deeply insightful compendium of the stories we tell ourselves in order to preserve it.

Davy Knowles' most recent album is Three Miles From Avalon.

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Davy Knowles On World Cafe

4:37pm January 04, 2017

by David Dye

The blues guitarist and former Back Door Slam frontman is back with a new solo record, Three Miles From Avalon.

The singing group consists of Nigerian former leaders and its current vice president.

Old Boy Band Sings For Peace And Goodwill In 2017

4:10pm January 04, 2017

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

The group consists of Nigeria's aging former national leaders and current vice president. And they've just released a music video.

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Guest DJ Xenia Rubinos Spins Music From Solange To Ravel

2:17pm January 04, 2017

by Felix Contreras

The versatile vocalist ended 2016 on many best-of-the-year lists, including Alt.Latino's. Explore the depths of her music by digging into the songs she picks as a Guest DJ.

Hear music from Irish singer Niamh Parsons in this week's episode.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Our New Year's Resolution? Keep Music Live

12:48pm January 04, 2017

From the pubs and clubs of home to international festival stages, great live performances electrify this hour of music.

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Listen: Jens Lekman Returns With First Album In 5 Years

12:45pm January 04, 2017

by Robin Hilton

The singer, known for his darkly comical storytelling, says he'll release the calypso- and disco-inspired Life Will See You Now later this year.