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People attend a vigil in Albert Square in Manchester, after the city in northwest England absorbed the worst terror attack on U.K. soil since 2005.

Manchester Concert Bombing: What We Know Tuesday

6:41pm May 23, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Greater Manchester Police believe Salman Abedi, 22, was the suicide bomber and report making at least one related arrest. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack that killed at least 22.

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German studies major William Keiser rehearses for Princeton University Ballet's revival of Cole Porter's Within the Quota.

Cole Porter's Pro-Immigration Ballet Gets A Trump-Era Revival

4:32pm May 23, 2017

by Deb Amos

Within the Quota criticized the restrictive immigration laws passed by Congress after World War I. Now the Princeton University Ballet has brought the show back — with a few updates.

The Holy Circle's self-titled debut album comes out June 6.

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The Holy Circle's 'Hearts Called' Is A Gothic Prayer

2:47pm May 23, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

The Holy Circle makes dark synth-pop that's velvet to the touch, and a sonic saw blade to the core.

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever inside the World Cafe studio.

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Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever On World Cafe

2:21pm May 23, 2017

by Talia Schlanger

The Melbourne band consists of a pair of brothers and a pair of cousins, plus one. Hear its Cinderella story — from playing bedroom jams to signing with Sub Pop — in this session.

Future joined Kendrick Lamar on the Coachella stage in April.

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Perceived Extremes: Kendrick Lamar Takes His 'Mask Off' On New Future Remix

1:23pm May 23, 2017

by Rodney Carmichael

When a remix challenges rap's preconceived notions with a collaboration between the conscious king and the trap star, what more can you ask for?

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Harry Styles And Dan Auerbach Strive For Authenticity On 2 New Solo Albums

1:22pm May 23, 2017

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Styles' self-titled solo album, as well as Waiting on a Song, by Auerbach of The Black Keys. Tucker says the new albums "meet in a middle-ground of forced humility."

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John Legend (left) and Gallant perform Legend's song "Overload" in a new video.

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Watch John Legend And Gallant Duet On 'Overload'

12:00pm May 23, 2017

by Rachel Horn

Two great sounds that sound great together: The two R&B singers give each other space to shine in this acoustic version of a track from Legend's Darkness And Light.

Downtown Boys' new album, Cost Of Living, comes out August 11.

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Downtown Boys Announces 'Cost Of Living,' Busts Open 'A Wall' On First Single

10:09am May 23, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

Downtown Boys makes it clear from the outset of Cost Of Living, the Providence punk band's debut for Sub Pop: "A wall is a wall / A wall is just a wall / And nothing more at all."

Katie Ellen's debut album, Cowgirl Blues, comes out July 14.

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Songs We Love: Katie Ellen, 'Lucy Stone'

10:00am May 23, 2017

by Maria Sherman

Chumped's Anika Pyle and Dan Frelly are back with a new band that's more pop than punk and a song named for a 19th-century abolitionist and suffragist.

The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

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Why Remix 'Sgt. Pepper's'? Giles Martin, The Man Behind The Project, Explains

9:00am May 23, 2017

by Bob Boilen

Why would anyone remix one of the most important and influential albums of all time? Giles Martin explains how and why he did it for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.