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John Darnielle performs with The Mountain Goats at a 2015 concert in Birmingham, Ala.

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I Hope We Both Die: How The Mountain Goats Wrote The Ultimate Anthem To Dysfunction

5:22pm October 10, 2018

by Daoud Tyler-Ameen

"No Children" began as a darkly funny song about divorce. Today, it's something more: a vessel for raw-throated catharsis and a chance to indulge your worst self.

Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz performs in Alabama. As outdated assumptions about the market for instruments come to light, some guitar-makers finally are starting to recognize that players come in all shapes, sizes and genders.

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Instrument-Makers Learn A Long-Overdue Lesson: It Isn't Just Men Playing Guitar

4:08pm October 10, 2018

by Allyson McCabe

As outdated assumptions about the market for instruments come to light, some guitar-makers finally are starting to recognize that players come in all shapes, sizes and genders.

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Mark de Clive-Lowe at Blue Whale in Los Angeles.

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Mark de Clive-Lowe Takes Risks To Unlock His Creativity

4:01pm October 10, 2018

Pianist and electronic DJ Mark de Clive-Lowe turns his mistakes into art by sampling his bandmates live in the moment.

Education activist Angeline Murimirwa was given the "Diamond Ball Honors Award" by Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation.

She Was Too Poor To Stay In School. Now She's An Inspiration To Rihanna

2:46pm October 10, 2018

by Marc Silver

Angeline Murimirwa is lauded as one of the world's most influential women for her work with a charity that gives scholarships to poor girls in Africa. She herself was once one of those girls.

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Yo-Yo Ma Presents Bach As A Wise And Spellbinding Storyteller In 'Six Evolutions'

2:44pm October 10, 2018

by Lloyd Schwartz

Ma began learning Bach's famous cello suites when he was 4. Now in his 60s, Ma has released his third recording of the pieces. Critic Lloyd Schwartz says this latest iteration may be his favorite.

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Hair Puller's Old Friend comes out Nov. 16.

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Do You Like Big, Dumb Riffs? So Does Hair Puller

1:01pm October 10, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

The Portland trio's sludgy, primeval metal is built to induce whiplash in less than two minutes.

Violinist William Preucil (left), taking a bow with the Cleveland Orchestra at a 2016 performance in Miami.

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Two More Women Accuse Violinist William Preucil Of Misconduct

12:29pm October 10, 2018

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Two female violinists allege that the Cleveland Orchestra concertmaster — currently suspended from his job due to a previous allegation — acted inappropriately towards them during lessons.

"But I never had doubts about the music," Rogers says in a press release. "And every night I got on stage and was reminded why I love doing this."

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Hear Maggie Rogers' 'Light On' From Her New Album, 'Heard It In A Past Life'

12:04pm October 10, 2018

by Kristy Guilbault

"Light On" confidently addresses the overwhelming transformation from private to public figure that comes with going viral.

This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock features music by Cherish the Ladies.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Live From Ireland

11:43am October 10, 2018

Enjoy the pure energy and innovation of Eileen Ivers, the joy and virtuosity of Cherish the Ladies and the pioneering crossover spirit of The Chieftains.

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Arc Iris Offers Up Optimism In 'If You Can See' Video

9:30am October 10, 2018

by Bruce Warren

The band's official music video is a visual collage of faces of all shapes, sizes and colors.