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In the first episode of Black Mirror Season 5, Anthony Mackie (left) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II play two estranged college friends who reunite later in life over a virtual reality video game.

Originality And Uncertainty Still Reign As 'Black Mirror' Enters Its 5th Season

3:21pm June 05, 2019

by David Bianculli

The anthology series returns to Netflix with three thought-provoking new installments that help solidify the show's hold on the fantasy anthology series crown.

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Camila Meza mixes jazz, Mexican folklore and much more on her new album.

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Essential New Music: Slow-Burning Soul, Dance Floor Heat And Revelatory Jazz

2:30pm June 05, 2019

We cast our net very wide this week and bring music to both get you onto the dance floor and do a bit of self reflection.

Roséwave is officially back for another summer of pink drinks and seasonally-appropriate bops, bangers and deep cuts.

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Roséwave: 102 Songs To Juice Up Your Summer

12:45pm June 05, 2019

Our one-word Twitter joke turned full-on lifestyle is back for a third season of sommelier-level playlist curation, from Lizzo to Vanessa Carlton to, yes, Lil Nas X.

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From Bluegrass To Newgrass: The Story Of Sam Bush

12:25pm June 05, 2019

Bush drops by to reflect on mashing the improvisational spirit of jazz, the late-night sprawling sensibilities of jam bands and even the influence of reggae on bluegrass and country.

García's new album Candela is the sparkling finale in a trilogy of albums with Dominican-influenced sounds.

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Vicente García: A Pop-Fusion Star On A Mission To Stay Authentic

11:58am June 05, 2019

by Marisa Arbona-Ruiz

The higher the Dominican singer-songwriter's star rises, the tighter he grips his artistic freedom. The new Candela caps a trio of albums connecting dots between bachata, merengue, trap, pop and more.

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Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations

11:06am June 05, 2019

This month on Station Breaks, NPR member stations hand-pick a diverse and exciting playlist highlighting musical discoveries from all over the world.

Japanese Breakfast's Tears for Fears cover follows "Essentially," released in April.

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Japanese Breakfast Covers Tears For Fears' 'Head Over Heels' To Benefit ACLU

10:30am June 05, 2019

by Lars Gotrich

Michelle Zauner slows and strips down the deliriously romantic love song to a twinkling pace.

R. Kelly leaves the Leighton Courthouse in Chicago, Ill., on May 7, 2019, following a hearing in relation to the sex abuse allegations made against him.

Reporter Who Broke R. Kelly Story: Abuse Was In 'Full View Of The World'

6:00am June 05, 2019

by Terry Gross

Jim DeRogatis recounts his 19-year investigation into the singer in a new book, Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly. "It all happened as everybody watched and nobody did anything," he says.

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Since coming out as gay in 2014, Ty Herndon has changed all female pronouns in his song "What Mattered Most" to male pronouns.

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'It Starts With Me': Ty Herndon On Re-Releasing His Country Hit With Male Pronouns

6:03pm June 04, 2019

Country singer Ty Herndon came out as gay in 2014 and this year, he's re-releasing his 1995 hit "What Mattered Most" with updated lyrics to fit his true identity.

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Jay Som Announces New Album; Hear The Swirling First Single 'Superbike'

12:29pm June 04, 2019

by Marissa Lorusso

Anak Ko, Melina Duterte's first full-length album since 2017's Everbody Else, will be out August 23.