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From left: Randy Bewley, Curtis Crowe, Vanessa Briscoe Hay and Michael Lachowski. Over two albums and a handful of singles released from 1979-1983, Pylon's music roared with a danceable chaos.

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The Long Tail Of Pylon, According To Pylon

10:49am August 26, 2020

by Lars Gotrich

New bands still sound like Pylon and beloved bands still like the music better than their own. Ahead of a catalog reissue, its three remaining members discuss how it feels to last forever.

Billie Eilish plays a Tiny Desk (home) concert.

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Billie Eilish: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

10:00am August 26, 2020

by Stephen Thompson

Billie Eilish used some of her signature video magic to perform in front of the Tiny Desk from the comfort of her own home.

Electric Lady "was this colorful, vibrant space that encouraged you to use your imagination and and inspired new music," says Lee Foster. It's an atmosphere he continues to cultivate in the studios today.

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50 Years Later, Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios Is Still An Artistic Haven

9:12am August 26, 2020

On Aug. 26, 1970, Jimi Hendrix opened his legendary studios New York City. He died just three weeks later before he could see its success, decline and rebirth as a palace of hits.

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Sotheby's Hosts Its First Hip-Hop Auction Next Month

5:56am August 26, 2020

Two of the biggest items include: Biggie Smalls signed crown from his "King of New York" photo shoot — his last ever. And 22 love letters written by Tupac Shakur to his childhood sweetheart.

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Play It Foward: Lianne La Havas Expresses Her Gratitude For Nick Hakim

4:08pm August 25, 2020

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with British singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas about her music and the artist she is thankful for, Nick Hakim.

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Phoebe Bridgers' 'Punisher' Is An Album For The Moment

1:00pm August 25, 2020

Since its release, fans are sharing stories of personal connection to Bridgers' latest album, one that's made many feel less alone in a time of self-isolation.

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Yola: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

5:00am August 25, 2020

by Bob Boilen

The soulful British singer invites us into her temporary backyard in Nashville for a Tiny Desk quarantine concert.

Participants wearing face masks in Leipzig, Germany, take part Saturday in a study to test how the coronavirus might spread in concert settings.

German Experiment Tests How The Coronavirus Spreads At A Concert

7:25pm August 24, 2020

by Samantha Raphelson

Researchers hope the study can provide insight as to how COVID-19 spreads in large stadiums — and how to prevent it.

Tame Impala plays a Tiny Desk (home) concert.

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Tame Impala: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

12:53pm August 24, 2020

by Bobby Carter

Kevin Parker brings his "Tame Impala Soundsystem" to life in a Tiny Desk from Australia.

Justin Townes Earle, seen here performing at the 8th annual Americana Honors and Awards in 2009, has died.

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Justin Townes Earle, 2nd-Generation Americana Star, Dies At 38

10:16pm August 23, 2020

by Otis Hart

The son of singer Steve Earle, Justin Townes Earle recorded eight albums, including 2019's The Saint of Lost Causes. His death was announced on his Facebook page Sunday night.