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Animal Collective's pivot resulted in one of their most accessible albums yet

9:58am July 25, 2022

In this session, we catch up with Dave Portner and Noah Lennox, also known as Avey Tare and Panda Bear, to talk about Animal Collective's experience with making their latest album, Time Skiffs.

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Music Moment: Cuco

6:17am July 25, 2022

The Mexican American musician Cuco released his new album last week, filled with nostalgic, psychedelic R&B tracks. Writer Nayeli Portillo shares their favorite songs from Fantasy Getaway.

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Joni Mitchell steals the show with a surprise Newport Folk Festival concert

5:49am July 25, 2022

Joni Mitchell has kept a low profile since suffering a brain aneurysm in 2015. She joined Brandi Carlile for classics like "Big Yellow Taxi" and "Both Sides Now."

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Retro soul shines on Micah Edwards' Tiny Desk Contest entry 'Jean Leon'

10:57am July 24, 2022

by Ayesha Rascoe

Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Texas soul musician Micah Edwards about his Tiny Desk Contest entry, "Jean Leon."

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Have a music moment with Jack White's 'Entering Heaven Alive'

5:03pm July 23, 2022

Music writer Al Shipley discusses some of the standout songs from the new album.

Lillian Frances, in a still from her Tiny Desk Contest entry "Gravestone Feel."

A rock climber takes the Tiny Desk Contest to new heights

8:03am July 23, 2022

Entries to the Tiny Desk Contest tend to be incredibly creative and fun — maybe none more so this year than an entry from the singer-songwriter Lillian Frances.

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Flo Milli, 'Bed Time'

12:31pm July 22, 2022

by Jerusalem Truth

If you did not know already, let this serve as your reminder that Flo Milli is in her own lane.

Kurt Vile performs live at at WXPN Free At Noon Concert

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For Kurt Vile, 'settling down' doesn't necessarily mean 'staying still'

11:14am July 22, 2022

The Philly rocker's latest album is titled (watch my moves) and he joins me to talk about the moves he's been making, who he's been working with and lots more.

The viral song "Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu," inspired by the former Peruvian president Martín Vizcarra, has become an unlikely global hit thanks to platforms like TikTok.

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How a Peruvian political scandal became the viral global hit 'Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu'

5:19pm July 21, 2022

by Vita Dadoo

A musical sensation and a meme, the viral track "Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu" has a surprising origin story based on a Peruvian political scandal.

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Jessie Ware, 'Free Yourself'

4:33pm July 21, 2022

by Nisha Venkat

An effervescent, sequined nu-disco anthem that'll help you get your boogie on.