Marissa Lorusso
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After going viral just a year ago, the teen punk band returns to "blow the roof off" the library.
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Listening to Duster is like watching a star explode in slow motion. The indie-rock band surprise-released its new album, Together, today.
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With urgent drums, layers of guitar riffs and celebratory horns, "Heavy Heart" is a testament to Bartees' ability to build an intricate and expansive song that doesn't sacrifice its emotional core.
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From NPR's yearly reading list, Books We Love, we hear suggestions for four memoirs that are well worth your time.
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The NPR Music editor shares her favorite albums and songs of 2021.
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What does it take to really know a record? To overcome feeling alienated by a challenging album, it sometimes takes abandoning preconceived ideas of expertise and looking for something more personal.
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A quieter moment that's just as powerful as Camp Cope's punk bombast.
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Marking the Boston singer-songwriter's first release since 2020's Giver Taker, "Stranger" finds Anjimile resuming his quest for self-truth.
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Elizabeth Powell says the propulsive track from Land of Talk's forthcoming EP was meant to "warm up the room in all senses."
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Mitski's most compelling songs are about the grueling work of chasing your dreams; her new track is a powerful entry into that canon.