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Timber Timbre's new album, Sincerely, Future Pollution, is due out in April.

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Timber Timbre's 'Sewer Blues' Is A Grim Take On America's Future

10:11am January 17, 2017

by Robin Hilton

The Canadian band is back with a new album called Sincerely, Future Pollution, a record heavily shaped by 2016's political upheaval. The first single is a dark, brooding take on the state of America.

Sturgill Simpson performed on Saturday Night Live.

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Watch Sturgill Simpson And His 11-Piece Band Perform On 'Saturday Night Live'

3:46pm January 16, 2017

by Otis Hart

The Grammy Award nominee brought down the house during SNL's season premiere.

The Austrian musician has found his voice in the worlds of both classical and jazz music.

Music & Culture

'It's Better To Be An Outsider': Wolfgang Muthspiel's Global Guitar Odyssey

8:08am January 14, 2017

by Tom Cole

One of the most respected jazz guitarists working today, the Austrian musician has spent his career straddling borders, be they sonic or geographic.

Cover art for the Grandaddy single "Evermore."

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Hear Grandaddy's Powerful New Synth Jam 'Evermore'

9:01am January 13, 2017

by Robin Hilton

If you're not already, it's time to get excited about the upcoming Grandaddy album Last Place. The band's latest single, "Evermore," assures that the group has lost nothing after a 10-year break.

Enter by Jan. 29, and you could come play a Tiny Desk concert at NPR.

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You Can Now Enter The 2017 Tiny Desk Contest

7:58am January 13, 2017

by Bob Boilen

Enter by Jan. 29 for a chance to play your very own Tiny Desk concert at NPR in Washington, D.C.

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A New Song By The Wild Reeds Honors The Group's Magnificent Voices

12:24pm January 12, 2017

by Bob Boilen

The Wild Reeds honor the "holy experience of creativity" with a new song and a new album. Hear why more than 500,000 fans have watched the band's Tiny Desk Concert.

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A Beautiful Expression Of Belief By Jessi Colter

11:55am January 12, 2017

by Ann Powers

Country music luminary Jessi Colter has only released one album since the 2002 passing of her husband, Waylon Jennings. Now she's back with a moving labor of love called The Psalms.

Guitarist Bill Frisell and bassist Thomas Morgan performing live at Winter Jazzfest.

Music & Culture

130 Bands In Five Days: Highlights From Winter Jazzfest NYC 2017

9:38am January 12, 2017

The annual jazz festival features so many bands on so many stages that we asked a few writers (and a photographer) to highlight some of this year's best moments.

"Star Roving" is Slowdive's first new material since 1995's Pygmalion.

Music & Culture

Hear Slowdive's First New Song In 22 Years

8:59am January 12, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

With its rippling guitars, hushed vocals, cooed oh-ohs and beds of synths, "Star Roving" looks to the way Slowdive's first two albums surfed the celestial skyways.

Music & Culture

Spotify Posts Vacancy For President Of Playlists

6:20am January 11, 2017

Job requirements include: 8 years experience running a highly regarded nation, be a great speaker and have a Nobel Peace Prize. No word yet on whether President Obama would like the position.

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