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A statue of Queen's late singer Freddie Mercury, wearing a protective facemask.

A Playlist Tracking The Many New Tracks Being Written About The Coronavirus

4:43pm March 23, 2020

by Ann Powers

Spotify "data alchemist" Glenn McDonald has been regularly scanning the platform for new songs addressing the crisis, updating his master playlist along the way.

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DJ D-Nice Throws A Virtual Quarantine Party, With Real VIPs

4:13pm March 23, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has quelled large gatherings. But celebrity DJ D-Nice threw a massive virtual party over the weekend that had everyone from the Obamas to Mark Zuckerberg making an appearance.

Father John Misty inside the World Cafe Performance Studio

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A Playlist For The Socially Distanced

4:13pm March 23, 2020

by Raina Douris

Hear songs both chaotic and quiet that take on loneliness, staying inside, wondering what it's like outside and how to pass the time.

Alex Isley's "Gone" perfects the art of subtle, fear-inducing seduction.

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Heat Check: Make It Make Sense

1:43pm March 23, 2020

by Sidney Madden

When parts of reality seem unfathomable, music always makes sense. New music from Alex Isley, Childish Gambino, Melanie Faye and more on this week's Heat Check.

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The Ethereal Beauty Of The Century-Old Theremin, Embodied

11:03am March 23, 2020

by Sam Hockley-Smith

The thereminist Armen Ra had a rocky start, fleeing Iran with his family as a child before finding a successful career as a club fixture, model and drag queen. Then came a little white lie.

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Our Daily Breather: Vanessa Carlton On Liz Phair's Memoir

10:00am March 23, 2020

by Vanessa Carlton

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Our Daily Breather seeks guidance on the health of the psyche. Vanessa Carlton has been turning to the writings of Liz Phair.

The Black Crowes play a Tiny Desk concert.

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The Black Crowes: Tiny Desk Concert

6:54am March 23, 2020

by Josh Rogosin

Chris and Rich Robinson revisit songs from their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker.

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Your Anti-Anxiety Playlist Part 2

6:07pm March 22, 2020

Listeners tell us the music that helps them de-stress during this life-changing time.

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For over 50 years, the Legendary Ingramettes were led by Maggie Ingram. Now led by her daughter Almeta Ingram-Miller, the group's new album is called Take A Look in the Book.

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Almeta Ingram-Miller On The Ingramettes And The Power Of Gospel During Crisis

7:43am March 22, 2020

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Almeta Ingram-Miller about reforming her late mother's gospel group, the new album Take a Look in the Book and how gospel can provide comfort in times of crisis.

Lauv performs onstage at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 13, 2019 in New York City. His new album ~how i'm feeling~ tackles feelings of depression and anxiety.

Lauv Embraces How He's Feeling

6:07pm March 21, 2020

Lauv has toured around the world and gathered billions of streams. He's finally releasing his debut album, ~how i'm feeling~.

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