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Watch Brandi Carlile Perform During Seattle's 'March For Our Lives'

10:31am June 01, 2018

by Ann Powers

The singer-songwriter, asked by student organizers to perform during the "March For Our Lives" in Seattle, says of the moment that "this is a generation I am in complete support of."

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Read Phoebe Bridgers' Tour Diary, In Her Own Words

10:00am June 01, 2018

by Phoebe Bridgers

The 2018 Slingshot artist writes an NPR-exclusive chronicle of life on the road promoting 2017's Stranger in the Alps. The saga involves Whole Foods coffee, Harry Potter and forgotten lyrics.

Neko Case's highly anticipated Hell-On is on our short list of the best albums out June 1.

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New Music Friday: 6 Albums You Should Stream Now

5:00am June 01, 2018

by Robin Hilton

The best new albums out on June 1 include Neko Case's Hell On, Father John Misty's emotional self-examination, Natalie Prass' funky synth workout, the Laura Marling-Mike Lindsay project LUMP and more.

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Tom Misch performs a Tiny Desk Concert on May 4, 2018 (Claire Harbage/NPR).

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Tom Misch: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am June 01, 2018

by Bobby Carter

This 22-year-old Brit has soul for days.

Black Thought of The Roots is ready for his close-up with the release of Streams Of Thought, Vol. 1.

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Between The World And Black Thought

3:11pm May 31, 2018

by Rodney Carmichael

On the eve of his first solo release, Streams Of Thought, Vol. 1, The Roots' lead sheds light on his darkest inspiration and expanding vulnerability.

The 1975's new album, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, will be out in October.

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The 1975 Has A Message For Millennials: 'Give Yourself A Try'

3:06pm May 31, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

The quippy first single from A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, out in October, is for anyone flailing out there in the "adulting" era of your 20s.

Middle Kids inside the World Cafe Performance Studio.

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Middle Kids On World Cafe

1:34pm May 31, 2018

by Stephen Kallao

The trio is making waves, joining the likes of Tame Impala, Wolfmother and Courtney Barnett as top Australian rockers breaking big stateside.

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Bomba Estéreo Turns To Fans For 'To My Love' Video

12:19pm May 31, 2018

by Marisa Arbona-Ruiz

A remix from 2016 is still picking up steam and has become the band's biggest hit yet.

A still from Wild Moccasins' "Longtime Listener" video.

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Wild Moccasins' Dreamy 'Longtime Listener' Measures The Distance Between Lovers

11:00am May 31, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

This is the kind of pop song made for crying on the dance floor, tears smeared into glittery eye shadow.

Thou's Andy Gibbs (left), Bryan Funck and touring bassist/auxiliary member KC Stafford.

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Prepare Thy Body For The Summer Of Thou

10:29am May 31, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

Fantasy novels, Depeche Mode, introspection — Bryan Funck and Andy Gibbs tell us it all mixes into the Baton Rouge metal band's four upcoming records, including a very surprising acoustic EP.