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The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan performs at the Cognac Blues Passion festival in Cognac in 2016.

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A Year After Dolores O'Riordan's Death, The Cranberries Unveil 'All Over Now'

7:50pm January 15, 2019

by Joshua Bote

"All Over Now" has the stately, lovely feel of a classic Cranberries single, weighed down and made somber by O'Riordan's repetition of the titular refrain.

Clockwise from upper left: Stella Donnelly, Telekinesis, Lana Del Rey, The Wild Reeds

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New Mix: Lana Del Rey, Telekinesis, Stella Donnelly, & More

7:24pm January 15, 2019

Our first mix of new music in 2019 includes a spare heartbreaker from Lana Del Rey, the sharp guitar pop of Telekinesis, a candid takedown from Stella Donnelly and more.

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Jazz pianist James Francies released his debut album, Flight, in Oct. 2018.

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High Velocity And Control: Jazz Pianist James Francies Takes His First 'Flight'

6:07pm January 15, 2019

by Walter Ray Watson

The up-and-coming pianist has crossing boundaries, taking his jazz chops to hip-hop and pop sessions. Now, he's released his debut album.

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"Siren 042" marks WHY? and Lala Lala's first in-studio collaboration after touring together.

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What Happens When You Ignore Your Better Judgment?

12:26pm January 10, 2019

by Adelaide Sandstrom

Lala Lala and WHY? collaborate on "Siren 042," a song and video that examine the hazards of moving forward when all rational thought says "stop."

Members of Las Cafeteras perform an updated version of "La Bamba."

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Alt.Latino's American Anthems: An Exploration Of Songs That Unite

11:52am January 10, 2019

by Felix Contreras

An excerpt of a year-long series featured on NPR that speak to unity and inspiration.

This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock features music by Carreg Lafar.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Underneath The Stars

1:16pm January 09, 2019

Drift through this hour with host Fiona Ritchie and releases from Carlos Núñez, Carreg Lafar and Talitha Mackenzie.

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'Hard Case' Is An Upbeat, Shuffling Instant Classic From Tedeschi Trucks Band

12:37pm January 09, 2019

by Bruce Warren

The Grammy Award-winning 12-piece, led by husband and wife Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, is releasing its new album, Signs, this February.

A screenshot from Priests' video for "The Seduction of Kansas"

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Priests Announces New Album 'The Seduction Of Kansas' And Shares Title Track

11:15am January 09, 2019

by Marissa Lorusso

The follow-up album to 2017's Nothing Feels Natural is out April on the band's own Sister Polygon Records.

A screenshot from SASAMI's video for "Jealousy"

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SASAMI's 'Jealousy' Video Casts A Compelling Spell

10:11am January 09, 2019

by Marissa Lorusso

The LA musician has played in Cherry Glazerr and contributed horn arrangements for Vagabon and Wild Nothing albums. Now, she announces her elegant debut album with this sun-drenched track.

Meg Duffy, who was the longtime lead guitarist for Kevin Morby, switched their focus to Hand Habits in 2017.

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Hand Habits' 'Placeholder' Screams With A Sigh

10:25am January 08, 2019

by Kristy Guilbault

The title track from Hand Habits forthcoming album —placeholder, due March 1 — is a soft yet scathing lamentation of being secondary.