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Fans Stream 'Hot In Herre' On Repeat To Save Nelly From Tax Debt

4:31pm September 15, 2016

Nelly, who had a Billboard No. 1 hit with "Hot in Herre," has been hit with a federal tax lien of nearly $2.5 million, according to TMZ. Now, fans are streaming the song on repeat to help ease Nelly's tax burden. A writer for Spin magazine estimated fans would have to stream "Hot in Herre" at least 287 million times to cover the lien.

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The On-The-Road Education Of Lucy Dacus

3:11pm September 13, 2016

by Hilary Hughes

What's it like going from unknown local musician to one of the most in-demand talents in indie rock in a single year? 21-year-old Richmond, Va.-based singer Lucy Dacus is learning.

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Tupac Shakur's Legacy, 20 Years On

8:50am September 13, 2016

by NPR Staff

Two decades after Tupac's death, writer Kevin Powell, who covered the rapper for Vibe magazine, unpacks the impact of his music and the complexities he embodied.

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Listen: Phish Share A Breezy New Rocker

7:28pm September 12, 2016

by Mike Katzif

"Breath And Burning" is a breezy rocker punctuated by some classic soul horn lines and a joyful key-change in the chorus that hints at future jams.

Derek Gripper's exploration of West African kora music has produced two acclaimed albums — and, he says, a better understanding of the classical music he was playing as a kid.

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Guitarist Conjures The Sound Of The Kora From Thousands Of Miles Away

5:06pm September 11, 2016

by Tom Cole

Derek Gripper's exploration of West African kora music has produced two acclaimed albums — and, he says, a better understanding of the classical music he played as a kid.

The Ramones in 1976, the year the band released its debut album.

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The Kids Are Losing Their Minds: The Ramones' Debut At 40

10:23am September 10, 2016

by Barry Walters

Looking back on teenage musical education, lines in the sand and the birth of punk, a.k.a. the moment in 1976 when Ramones bopped its way onto a scene that wasn't ready and into musical history.

Flowers outside the nightclub fabric in London, after it was closed on Sept. 7.

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Social Fabric: Will The Closing Of London's Great Nightclub Unravel A Scene?

11:57am September 09, 2016

by Piotr Orlov

One of London's most renowned clubs, fabric, is shutting down and the global dance music community is mourning. The decision will likely have broader effects than the shuttering of a single space.

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Hear Regina Spektor's Beautiful New Song, 'Black And White'

10:54am September 09, 2016

by Robin Hilton

Spektor's latest song, from the upcoming album Remember Us To Life, is a gorgeous, soaring ode to love and heartache.

Zack de la Rocha performs with Run the Jewels at Coachella 2016.

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Listen: Rage Against The Machine's Zack De La Rocha Finally Goes Solo

3:51pm September 08, 2016

by Lars Gotrich

There have been rumors of a solo album ever since he left Rage in 2000. El-P produced de la Rocha's first single, the propulsive, noisy "Digging For Windows."

Cover art for the new Pretenders album, Alone.

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Listen: The Pretenders Join Dan Auerbach Of The Black Keys For New Album

10:06am September 08, 2016

by Robin Hilton

The first single from Alone is a jangly pop cut with arpeggiated synths and quirky guitar riffs called "Holy Commotion!"