Music

Future Makes Music History By Dropping Back-To-Back No. 1 Albums

4:45pm March 07, 2017

The rapper known as Future just did something that has never been done in music history: his chart-topping album was just replaced at the No. 1 spot — by his next album.

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First Watch: A Bittersweet Treatment For J.Views' 'Don't Pull Away'

4:27pm March 07, 2017

by Bob Boilen

Sensual, heartbreaking performances by Indya Moore and Elliot Sailors form the center of this video for 'Don't Pull Away,' a collaboration between J.Views, Mike Milosh and Gotye.

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New Mix: alt-J, Elliott Smith, The New Pornographers, Girlpool, More

3:26pm March 07, 2017

Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton, bleary-eyed from a mind-bending Flaming Lips show, share this week's favorite music discoveries.

Chris Robinson Brotherhood's most recent album is called Any Way You Love, We Know How You Feel.

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Chris Robinson Brotherhood On World Cafe

3:19pm March 07, 2017

by David Dye

The band, formed after The Black Crowes' breakup, plays in a roots-oriented style it calls "California music."

A still from PWR BTTM's "Answer My Text" lyric video.

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Have Your Thumbs Fallen Off? PWR BTTM's 'Answer My Text' Is Your New Dating Anthem

11:53am March 07, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

The fab rock 'n' roll duo's new single is a nervous flirtation wrought in emojis and an all-caps chorus.

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First Watch: Sigrid, 'Don't Kill My Vibe'

11:17am March 07, 2017

by Bob Boilen

A debut song from this 20-year-old Norwegian pop singer is a kiss-off song that works for everything, from workmates to lovers and everyday frustrations.

Fleet Foxes's Robin Pecknold, seen here performing the at Newport Folk Festival, announced the new song on his Instagram account.

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Listen: Fleet Foxes Returns With New Song And Album Details

10:25am March 07, 2017

by Robin Hilton

The band's frontman Robin Pecknold announced the song on his Instagram account.

Trapo's latest album is titled Shade Trees.

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Songs We Love: Trapo, 'Speed'

9:59am March 07, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

At 19, the Wisconsin rapper has already developed a distinct songwriting voice to go with a sonic palette that's instantly, identifiably his.

"I'm 75; I've been around the block a few times," Michael Chapman says. "So?"

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Michael Chapman's Road-Weary Guitar Resonates With A New Generation

5:01am March 07, 2017

by Joel Rose

He's been touring for 50 years, but spent decades out of the spotlight. Now, with the help of younger artists like Steve Gunn, the weathered British guitarist is making a comeback.

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Recommended Dose: Our Favorite Dance Tracks Of February

8:56pm March 06, 2017

by Piotr Orlov

Joy Orbison returns, Detroit gets the house track it deserves, and three of the biggest names in U.K. garage unite.