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The Kronos Quartet Explodes Its Range On Two New Collaborations

2:18pm March 15, 2018

by Milo Miles

Two new records showcase the quartet's recent collaborations with Laurie Anderson and a group from Mali. Critic Milo Miles says it's evident how much time and care went into Landfall and Ladilikan.

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Demonstrators during a "lie-in" demonstration supporting gun control reform near the White House on February 19, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

Music And Protest, Hand In Hand: Songs Of The Student Walkouts

2:15pm March 15, 2018

by Katherine Meizel

As students across the country walked out of their schools in a show of solidarity and a demonstration for gun control reform, music — as always — was a constant presence.

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Fall In Love With 'Alice' From Michigander's 'Midland' EP

1:35pm March 15, 2018

by Bruce Warren

"Alice" is one of six songs on this album full of driving beats, shimmering guitars, heart-tugging lyrics, and big hooks.

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iHeartMedia Turns The Dial To Bankruptcy

1:10pm March 15, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

The country's largest radio broadcaster, iHeartMedia spent years trying to manage $20 billion in debt. Now, the company has reached an agreement that will cut that debt by half.

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The Current At SXSW: Stream Live Sets By Wye Oak, Lucy Dacus, Caitlyn Smith

11:59am March 15, 2018

From 1:30-5:30 p.m. CT, watch Wye Oak, Lucy Dacus, and Caitlyn Smith perform at the Blackheart Bar during SXSW.

The Messthetics' self-titled debut is out Mar. 23 on Dischord.

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First Listen: The Messthetics, 'The Messthetics'

10:11am March 15, 2018

by Jason Heller

The debut from guitarist Anthony Pirog and Fugazi's rhythm section pushes and pulls through a compelling conversation between aggression and meditation.

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Noel Gallagher On World Cafe

9:12am March 15, 2018

by Talia Schlanger

The former Oasis member talks about drawing inspiration from Kanye West, loathing coffee shops and how "Don't Look Back in Anger" came to him outside a strip club.

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World Cafe Nashville: Delta Rae

9:10am March 15, 2018

by Jewly Hight

The members of the sextet talk about honing their artistic identity, getting comfortable in the country lane and letting their consciences guide them.

Watch Marlon Williams' full Morning Becomes Eclectic performance at KCRW.com

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Watch Marlon Williams Perform 'What's Chasing You' Live In The Studio

9:00am March 15, 2018

by Jason Bentley

Watch the New Zealand crooner perform his song "What's Chasing You" from his latest album, Make Way For Love.

Alice Bag's Blueprint comes out Mar. 23 on Don Giovanni.

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First Listen: Alice Bag, 'Blueprint'

6:35am March 15, 2018

by Paula Mejia

Alice Bag was foundational in building what punk rock became, and her second solo album shows what it's still becoming.