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Actor Karen Black Shines As A Singer/Songwriter On 'Dreaming of You'

1:57pm September 13, 2021

by Ken Tucker

Best known for her roles in films like Five Easy Pieces and Easy Rider, Black, who died in 2013, also recorded music in the 1970s. A new album highlights some of her strongest work.

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Lil Nas X accepts best direction for "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" onstage during the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday in New York City.

The Best Moments From The MTV VMAs

10:52am September 13, 2021

by Rachel Treisman

It was a big night for Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber and Lil Nas X, among others, as MTV's Video Music Awards returned to the stage.

Nik Dodani is an actor, comedian and writer.

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Nik Dodani's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

7:00am September 13, 2021

by Nik Dodani

Reggie Watts' Tiny Desk makes Nik Dodani's stomach tingle with smiles.

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The Stranglers Continue To Push The Boundaries Of Music In 'Dark Matters'

8:41am September 12, 2021

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Baz Warne and J.J. Burnel about The Stranglers' new album, Dark Matters.

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Lana Del Rey, 'Arcadia'

4:32pm September 10, 2021

by Reanna Cruz

It's hard to get more SoCal than this.

The indie rock band Low released their 13th studio album, HEY WHAT, on Sept. 10.

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Low's 'Hey What' Finds The Duo Strong And Forever Searching

4:19pm September 10, 2021

Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker of Low talk with NPR's Lee Hale about their newest album HEY WHAT and how they're still finding their sound.

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Chlöe, 'Have Mercy'

3:03pm September 10, 2021

by Ann Powers

One half of the sister duo Chloe x Halle respectfully and ardently invokes Aaliyah on her debut solo single.

Royce 5'9" performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.

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Royce 5'9": Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

2:37pm September 10, 2021

by Abby O'Neill

The formidable lyricist celebrates eight years of sobriety with this Tiny Desk home concert from his studio near Detroit.

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Pays P., 'Corps vs Cœur'

1:56pm September 10, 2021

by Lars Gotrich

There's a savagery and a delicacy to the Parisienne rock trio that grabs you by the scuff of the neck and plants a kiss on the cheek.

Foy Vance performs live for Mountain Stage in Charleston, W.Va.

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Foy Vance On Mountain Stage

12:15pm September 10, 2021

by Dave Lavender

We revisit the Northern Irish singer-songwriter's set from 2016.