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Clockwise from upper left: Weezer, J. Viewz, Savages, Marlon Williams

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New Mix: Weezer, Mike Milosh And J. Viewz, Savages, More

12:13pm October 27, 2015

Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share anthemic rock, country punk and sunny psych pop from King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard. Plus a chat with Rhye's Mike Milosh on his collaboration with j. Viewz.

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Recording artist Drake speaks about Apple Music during the Apple WWDC on June 8, 2015 in San Francisco, California.

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Drake's 'Hotline Bling' Aims At No. 1, And Misses. Why?

11:27am October 27, 2015

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Drake's disappointment might serve as a cautionary tale to artists: Pick your streaming platform wisely.

Natasha Kmeto in the video for "I Thought You Had A Boyfriend."

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Natasha Kmeto, 'I Thought You Had A Boyfriend'

11:04am October 27, 2015

by Lars Gotrich

Kmeto's synth-washed track is a romance steeped in mixed signals, but it's hot, too. The black-and-white video's body-positive array of dancers and models only steams up the affair.

A scene from the new video for The Album Leaf song "New Soul"

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First Watch: The Album Leaf, 'New Soul'

10:47am October 27, 2015

by Robin Hilton

The video, for the song "New Soul," is grand and cosmic, but also strangely intimate, with a seemingly simple narrative about a primitive family and how they manage to survive in a hostile world.

This week's episode of Metropolis includes "Automatic" by ZHU and AlunaGeorge.

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Metropolis: 10/24/2015

12:17pm October 26, 2015

KCRW's Jason Bentley spins music by Kelela, ZHU & AlunaGeorge, Tokimonsta and more in a two-hour EDM mix.

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KEXP Presents: Destroyer

11:38am October 26, 2015

by Janice Headley

Watch Dan Bejar's band perform "Times Square" live in the studio.

From left: Nire, Nani Castle and Maluca. Nire's debut album, Radika, is available now.

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Songs We Love: Nire Feat. Maluca & Nani Castle, 'Commie Mommie'

10:03am October 26, 2015

by Jasmine Garsd

The feminism-charged first single from the New York-based club producer's all-ladies debut album also marks a return by the Washington Heights rapper with the sharp tongue.

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A Guide To Grupo Fantasma's New Album, 'Problemas'

6:09am October 26, 2015

David Greene speaks with Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras about Grupo Fantasma. Its new album, "Problemas," can be heard in full on our website this week, as part of NPR Music's "First Listen" feature.

Harris J's debut album is called Salam, Arabic for "peace."

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Harris J: Pop Music Meets Islam

11:02am October 25, 2015

by Noor Wazwaz

The 18-year-old British singer says his faith is a misunderstood one. He's hoping his music will help change that.

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G. Love & Special Sauce's new album, Love Saves The Day, comes out Oct. 30.

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G. Love & Special Sauce: Still Cooking

9:58am October 25, 2015

by NPR Staff

Ten albums in, the Philly trio continues to serve up a potent mix of blues, R&B and alternative hip-hop. G. Love joins host Rachel Martin to talk about the new album Love Saves The Day.

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