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Composer John Powell, in a photo taken by his late wife Melinda Lerner.

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In The Sounds Of Jason Bourne's World, A Story Of Creation And Loss

8:44am July 30, 2016

by Tim Greiving

British composer John Powell swore off working on action movies for years, unsettled by their violence. The latest in the Bourne series, for which he's scored every film, marks his return.

Dinosaur Jr's Give a Glimpse of What You're Not comes out this August.

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Weekend LISTening: 5 August Albums To Beat The Summer Doldrums

8:00am July 30, 2016

by David Dye

Autumn tends to be prime new-music season, but the summer's not over yet. Preview five albums due during next month's relative calm.

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Across the Blue Ridge #31 - Summer listening including early greats of country, old time and bluegrass music

4:21pm July 29, 2016

by Paul Brown

This week's Across the Blue Ridge presents classic fiddle tunes from Chubby Wise and others; country music pioneers including Samantha Bumgarner, Hank Williams and Patsy Cline; and some great gospe

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Moreland & Arbuckle perform at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

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Moreland & Arbuckle On World Cafe

4:18pm July 29, 2016

The two Kansans play a mean roadhouse blues. Hear a live performance and conversation.

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Ryley Walker, "The Roundabout"

3:40pm July 29, 2016

Ryley Walker, "The Roundabout"

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Glass Animals, "Youth"

3:39pm July 29, 2016

Glass Animals, "Youth"

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Lydia Loveless, "Out On Love"

3:38pm July 29, 2016

Lydia Loveless, "Out On Love"

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Låpsley, "Operator (DJ Koze's Extended Disco Version)"

3:35pm July 29, 2016

Låpsley, "Operator (DJ Koze's Extended Disco Version)"

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Eric Reed On Piano Jazz

2:56pm July 29, 2016

Hear the young pianist and composer give a solo performance of "Cedar's Blues" in a 1995 session.

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All Songs +1: Sofar Sounds Wants To Bring Your Favorite Musicians To Your Home

2:35pm July 29, 2016

by Bob Boilen

In this week's +1 podcast, Bob Boilen interviews Rafe Offer of Sofar Sounds, which brings artists and fans together for shows in small, intimate spaces.