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Chino Moreno, who has led Deftones since it formed in Sacramento nearly 30 years ago, performs with the band at SXSW 2016 in Austin, Texas.

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Deftones' Chino Moreno On Surviving, Evolving And 'Gore'

4:59pm May 03, 2016

by Jonathan Dick

After nearly 30 years, Moreno's beloved band just put out its eighth album. "I wanna believe that we haven't changed," he says, "but that everybody else has just sort of caught up."

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There's Still Time To Submit Your Rendition Of The 'Morning Edition' Theme

7:40am May 03, 2016

Steve Inskeep shares new versions of the Morning Edition theme recorded by listeners. The link to the right will help to explain how you can create a submission.

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Anohni, the singer formerly known as Antony Hegarty, will release her album Hopelessness on May 6.

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'We Don't Have Anything To Lose': A Lexicon Of Anohni's 'Hopelessness'

1:06pm May 02, 2016

by Ann Powers

The music of the singer Anohni, who was previously known as Antony Hegarty, has long explored identity. On her new album Hopelessness, she turns self-examination into explicit, unsparing activism.

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Beyoncé's 'Lemonade' Still Has Us Talking

5:06pm May 01, 2016

People have talked about the lyrical themes of Beyoncé's visual album. But Fuse.tv's Emilee Lindner says the music too is notable for its blend of genres, and it sets an example for other musicians.

Alex Lifeson (left) and Geddy Lee (with Neil Peart on drums) on stage in 1976 on the tour that followed the release of 2112.

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All The Gifts Of Life: 40 Years Of Rush's '2112'

8:27am April 30, 2016

by Adrien Begrand

This month, the Canadian trio's breakthrough album celebrated its 40th anniversary. Guitarist Alex Lifeson recalls its unlikely creation and fans of the band testify to its powers.

K-Tel Founder And Infomercial Icon Philip Kives Dies At 87

4:54pm April 29, 2016

by Dana Farrington

He started the company in the 1960s and struck gold pitching gadgets such as the Veg-O-Matic food slicer.

An advertisement for Apple Music in New York City in 2015.

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With New Deals, Apple And SoundCloud Remix The Dance Music Marketplace

12:09pm April 29, 2016

by Michaelangelo Matos

Apple's agreement with Dubset could ease legal posting of DJ sets that contain copyrighted material. SoundCloud is unveiling a paid service. It's hard to say for sure who is going to benefit.

Hamed Sinno (R) and Haig Papazian of the Lebanese alternative rock band Mashrou' Leila performing in Bourges, France in 2015.

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Jordan Reportedly Bans Band With Gay Frontman From Performing

5:00pm April 27, 2016

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The members of Mashrou' Leila say Jordanian authorities are trying to stifle their political message — and endorsements of gender equality and sexual freedom.

Prince performs at the Grand Palais in Paris on Oct. 11, 2009. Whoever ends up running his estate will face some tough decisions about how to handle his musical legacy.

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Beyond Streaming: How Will Future Fans Discover Prince's Music?

8:42am April 27, 2016

by Laura Sydell

Whoever ends up running his estate will face some tough decisions about how to handle his musical legacy. What happens to the music in his vault? Will future concertgoers see him as a hologram?

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Billy Paul, the singer of "Me and Mrs. Jones" and other soul ballads, has died. He's seen here in 2006.

Beyond 'Mrs. Jones': Billy Paul's Music You Might Not Have Heard

7:36pm April 25, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Two things help explain Billy Paul's unique vocal style: his early dreams of playing saxophone, and his emulation of female jazz singers such as Billie Holiday.