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Meek Mills performs in Atlanta, Ga. in November 2015.

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Meek Mill's Judge Declines Request To Recuse Herself

3:22pm April 02, 2018

by Sidney Madden

Judge Genece Brinkley denied the request from Mill's lawyers to recuse herself from the case, which has drawn attention not only for the celebrity at its center but the system surrounding it.

What's your favorite Desk In The Wild from this week's nominees?

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Vote: What's Your Favorite Desk In The Wild From The 2018 Tiny Desk Contest?

3:03pm April 02, 2018

by Marissa Lorusso

While the TDC judges watch video submissions on the hunt for this year's winner, NPR Music is hosting weekly fan favorite votes. This week, we're celebrating desks out of their natural habitats.

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The Decemberists On World Cafe

2:24pm April 02, 2018

by Stephen Kallao

Lead singer/guitarist, Colin Meloy, talks about where the band's new sound came from and surprises you'll hear on the record.

A picture provided by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (back, center) and his wife Ri Sol-Ju (second row, sixth from left) posing with South Korean musicians after their performance in the East Pyongy

Kim Jong Un Was 'Deeply Moved' After K-Pop Performance

12:23pm April 02, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

The North Korean leader hosted a South Korean delegation Sunday, becoming the first leader in his country's history to take in the talents of K-pop stars in his capital city.

Hop Along's Bark Your Head Off, Dog is out Apr. 6 on Barely Dressed.

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First Listen: Hop Along, 'Bark Your Head Off, Dog'

10:43am April 02, 2018

by Marissa Lorusso

The Philly group has crafted a densely textured, emotionally resonant third album, shot through with restlessness and singer Frances Quinlan's acrobatic melodies.

Despite (or perhaps because of) the members' age, Mourn makes punk that is as urgent, angry, and fun as it should be.

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In 'Barcelona City Tour' Video, Mourn Is Young, Punk And Over It

8:50am April 02, 2018

by Stefanie Fernández

The first single from Sorpresa Familia is equal parts joy and rage, a sober early-twenties journal entry about exacting a gentle revenge.

Wye Oak's The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs is out Apr. 6 on Merge.

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First Listen: Wye Oak, 'The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs'

5:01am April 02, 2018

by Annie Zaleski

Settling into a groove requires patience and subtle tweaks. That's the mood on Wye Oak's latest album, but it's also the narrative of the band's career.

Kacey Musgraves' Golden Hour mixes her country-pop sound with disco and house.

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Kacey Musgraves On Trusting Emotion At The 'Golden Hour' Of Her Life

5:11pm April 01, 2018

The country singer discusses branching out from small-town nostalgia, getting married and bringing Daft Punk to classic country for her latest album, Golden Hour.

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A Sampling Of Alt.Latino Gems

8:16am April 01, 2018

by Felix Contreras

Alt.Latino has discovered some new musical gems and gives us a sampling.

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Robin Olson performs a Tiny Desk Concert (Jenna Sterner/NPR).

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Robin Olson: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am April 01, 2018

by Tom Huizenga

Hear the elusive avant-garde pianist debut a new piece, etched in shimmering chords and dark, lamenting octaves.