New Music

My Brightest Diamond's A Million And One is on our short list of the best new albums out on Nov. 23.

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New Music Friday For Nov. 23: 6 Albums You Should Hear Now

5:00am November 23, 2018

by Robin Hilton

This week's essential new releases includes the warped and wild pop sounds of My Brightest Diamond, a stunning instrumental record from Ed Harcourt, punk with heart and humor from Art Brut and more.

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This week's Alt.Latino playlist features music by Rene Lopez.

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'Reggaeton' And More: Our Favorite Latin Songs This Week

12:04pm November 21, 2018

For this week's playlist, J Balvin releases another hit, Helado Negro previews his sixth album, Juracán and Rene Lopez drop new singles and Draco Rosa flexes his rock and roll chops.

Lawrence Rothman in the music video for "Oath."

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Lawrence Rothman Finds Space To Grieve And Grow

5:23pm November 20, 2018

by Jon Hart

The gender-fluid musician and producer delivers I Know I've Been Wrong, But Can We Talk?, a heartfelt soundtrack to accompany life's inevitable changes.

Josh Ritter is one of many artists who took an instrument to some quiet and far-flung place to give NPR Music a late-night show.

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Night Owl Takes Josh Ritter, Jamila Woods To Bars, Parks And Rooftops

1:00pm November 20, 2018

by Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey

Our nocturnal concert series is now on YouTube, featuring performances by Josh Ritter, Jamila Woods, Emily King and Nate Smith.

Earl Sweatshirt's forthcoming LP, Some Rap Songs, is due out on Nov. 30.

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Earl Sweatshirt Releases 'The Mint,' Plans To Drop 'Some Rap Songs' Album This Month

12:46pm November 20, 2018

by Rodney Carmichael

On the new song from Earl's forthcoming album, the former prodigy prolongs his coming-of-age story and reflects on a tumultuous year.

A still from Bill Baird's "Facial Disc" video.

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First Watch: Bill Baird's 'Facial Disc' Gets Swallowed By Internet

12:00pm November 20, 2018

by Bob Boilen

Bill Baird's music and visuals are filled with a world of hypnotic patterns and abstract scenes.

Tyler, the Creator attends the premiere of "Dr. Seuss' The Grinch" at Alice Tully Hall on November 3, 2018 in New York City.

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Listen: Tyler, The Creator's Grinch-Inspired EP Is No Christmas Wrap

8:48am November 16, 2018

by Rodney Carmichael

While inspired by his work scoring the new 'Grinch' film, this is no novelty release. Instead, the largely instrumental project feels like bonus songs from last year's Flower Boy.

Anderson .Paak's Oxnard, one of the year's most anticipated albums, is on our short list for the best new releases out on Nov. 16.

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New Music Friday For Nov. 16: 7 Albums You Should Hear Now

8:36am November 16, 2018

by Robin Hilton

This week's list of essential new albums includes one of the year's most anticipated releases – Anderson .Paak's Oxnard, plus Mariah Carey's Caution, a lost Glen Campbell record, and more.

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"I feel like with this album, I wanted to challenge myself and do other things," Anderson .Paak says.

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Anderson .Paak Gets Political And Satirical: 'America's Turning Into A Big Meme'

8:22am November 16, 2018

.Paak's latest album, Oxnard -- especially the song "6 Summers" — plays hopscotch between personal and political issues.

The Lemon Twigs release an audacious new video for "Never In My Arms, Always In My Heart."

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The Lemon Twigs Finds Heart In A Long Island Bar

10:21am November 15, 2018

by Brie Martin

In the video for "Never In My Arms, Always In My Heart," the New York band approaches the lives of aging rock fans with pathos and a dash of camp.