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Joey Alexander, in performance at Lincoln Center's Appel Room.

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Joey Alexander Announces Surprise Live Album Of Thelonious Monk, Offering A Preview

8:00am September 28, 2017

by Nate Chinen

Alexander arrives with the announcement of Joey.Monk.Live! just one day before its release — watch the 14-year-old pianist bring playful improvisations to Monk's music as a preview of the record.

Wolf Parade's new album, Cry Cry Cry, comes out Oct. 6.

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First Listen: Wolf Parade, 'Cry Cry Cry'

5:00am September 28, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

On its first album since 2010, the Canadian band returns with a rousing, urgent, vaguely hopeful set of songs about modern disconcertment.

Dhani Harrison's In///Parallel is out Oct. 6.

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First Listen: Dhani Harrison, 'In///Parallel'

5:00am September 28, 2017

by Tom Moon

The son of The Beatles' George Harrison will finally release his debut solo album in October, but you can stream the gifted guitarist's In///Parallel in its entirety now.

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith's The Kid is out Oct. 6.

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First Listen: Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, 'The Kid'

5:00am September 28, 2017

by Piotr Orlov

Smith's kaleidoscopic song-cycle is a contender for electronic album of the year. Stream it now in its entirety.

Becca Mancari's Good Woman is out Oct. 6.

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First Listen: Becca Mancari, 'Good Woman'

5:00am September 28, 2017

by Ann Powers

When Mancari isn't playing with Brittany Howard in Bermuda Triangle, the singer-songwriter is making some of the most profound music in Nashville. Stream her debut album.

Chronixx performs a Tiny Desk Concert on July 10, 2017. (Photo: Liam James Doyle/NPR)

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Chronixx: Tiny Desk Concert

8:07pm September 27, 2017

by Abby O'Neill

The Jamaican reggae star proudly carries the torch of his country's roots reggae legends.

Mr. Brown Eyed Soul, Sunny & The Sunliners' latest anthology album, is available now.

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Sunny And The Sunliners' 'Mr. Brown Eyed Soul' Is For The Loved And Lovelorn

5:11pm September 27, 2017

by Oliver Wang

The prodigious San Antonio band's new anthology is a tempting selection of its most enduring singles, from the era that helped propel the band from Texas locals into national stardom.

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Cardi B Makes Billboard History With 'Bodak Yellow'

5:11pm September 27, 2017

Rapper Cardi B's song "Bodak Yellow" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This marks only the second time in history that a female rapper has topped the charts unaccompanied.

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Josh Ritter's Journey From Small Town To Folk Hero

3:14pm September 27, 2017

The singer-songwriter has two decades of Americana artistry under his belt -- and he's not slowing down.

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Lo Moon Shares A Playlist Of Favorite Songs For The Colorado Sound

1:25pm September 27, 2017

Listen to the songs Matt Lowell, Crisanta Baker and Samuel Stewart shared during the DJ takeover.