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Devonté Hynes on stage in March 2016. Hynes' third album as Blood Orange, Freetown Sound, was released on June 28.

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Dev Hynes Wants To Know What It Feels Like To Be Free

3:04pm July 05, 2016

by Barry Walters

On Freetown Sound, his latest album as Blood Orange, the producer and singer Devonté Hynes has crafted an artistic persona that knits together the complications of an uncommon star.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra's song "First World Problem" is featured on this week's episode of Metropolis.

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Metropolis: 07/02/2016

2:49pm July 05, 2016

KCRW's Jason Bentley spins music by Andy Shauf, M83, James Blake and more on this week's episode.

Aurora, in a scene from the video for "I Went Too Far."

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Aurora Shares A Breathtaking Video For 'I Went Too Far'

2:41pm July 05, 2016

by Sophie Kemp

The 20-year-old Norwegian synth-pop artist grieves and soars in her latest work.

Clockwise from upper left: Daniel Lanois, Deap Vally, Nonkeen

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New Mix: Daniel Lanois, Deap Vally, Nonkeen, Pinegrove, More

2:20pm July 05, 2016

On this week's All Songs Considered: Shout-alongs and ambient tracks from both brand new artists and industry veterans.

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Concertgoers use their cellphones during a Fifth Harmony concert March 23, 2015, in New York. The company Yondr created a locking pouch to hold phones during performances, creating a "phone-free zone."

Lock Screen: At These Music Shows, Phones Go In A Pouch And Don't Come Out

9:48am July 05, 2016

by NPR Staff

The Lumineers are among many artists frustrated by people on their mobile devices during performances. Their singer explains why they're asking fans to lock up their phones with a new technology.

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A Spicey British Invasion Began 20 Years Ago This Week

7:59am July 05, 2016

Renee Montagne and David Greene remember when the Spice Girls released their debut single in Europe. Scary, Posh, Baby, Sporty and Ginger would soon spice up the American music industry.

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A Tribute To The Late American Composer Eubie Blake

9:00am July 04, 2016

Blake's music is featured in the Broadway revival, Shuffle Along. Our tribute features live performances of his songs and interviews with pianist Dick Hyman, among others. Originally broadcast in '98.

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'Morning Edition' Technical Director Rocks Out With Show's Theme Song

6:59am July 04, 2016

Renee Montagne shares a rock version of the Morning Edition theme song recorded by NPR technical director Brian Jarboe.

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July 4 Is The Perfect Day To Reveal Summer-Feel 'Morning Edition' Theme

6:53am July 04, 2016

Renee Montagne shares a version of the Morning Edition theme that has a beach pop sound. This version was created by Mike Boggs.

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Revisiting Hip-Hop Version Of The 'Morning Edition' Theme Song

6:11am July 04, 2016

Renee Montagne plays back a hip hop version of the Morning Edition theme submitted by the hip-hop group Jazzy Triggs. (This piece originally aired on May 26, 2016 on Morning Edition.)