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Joan Jett has just released a new single called "Fresh Start."

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On The Eve Of A New Documentary, Joan Jett Gets A 'Fresh Start'

11:58am September 12, 2018

by Stephen Thompson

"Fresh Start" sets epically crunching guitar riffs against a larger message about learning from your mistakes, starting over and seizing the opportunities in front of you.

Brody Dalle of The Distillers performs at Shaky Knees Music Festival.

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Hear Two New Songs From The Distillers: 'Man vs. Magnet' And 'Blood In Gutters'

11:29am September 12, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

The L.A. punk band is back with its first new songs in 15 years.

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The Latest Video From Illuminati Hotties Is A Portrait Of Hope

11:17am September 12, 2018

by Lyndsey McKenna

The band's new video, for the song "Cuff," features a humble fish that dreams of of a better, bigger life.

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Watch Alejandro Escovedo, Whitehorse, Sam Morrow And More Live From AmericanaFest

10:22am September 12, 2018

by Bruce Warren

Catch live performances on Day 3 of the AmericanaFest Day Stage at The Local in Nashville.

A still from Natalie Prass' video for "The Fire"

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In 'The Fire,' Natalie Prass Revels In Ruins Of Presidents Past

10:00am September 12, 2018

by Lyndsey McKenna

In a new video for "The Fire," Natalie Prass stands in contrast to crumbling presidential busts.

Hobo Johnson and The Lovemakers perform a Tiny Desk Concert on Sept. 4, 2018 (John Poole/NPR).

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Hobo Johnson: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am September 12, 2018

by Bob Boilen

While this Sacramento, Calif. band didn't win this year's Tiny Desk contest, their video entry, for the song "Peach Scones," was among the more memorable we've ever seen.

Palestinian Orchestra Finds Way Into Jerusalem To Perform Beethoven's 9th Symphony

6:31pm September 11, 2018

by Sandy Tolan

Palestinian violist Ramzi Aburedwan used to throw stones at Israeli soldiers. Now he fights with music. He's built a music school for young Palestinians and he's finally realized a dream of playing Beethoven's 9th Symphony in Jerusalem.

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An illustration of Mac Miller, drawn during his Tiny Desk Concert performance in Aug. 2018.

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Appreciating The Unfinished Legacy Of Mac Miller

5:46pm September 11, 2018

The 26-year-old, who died Sept. 7, will not be remembered as a drug-addled entertainer, but as an ever-evolving maker of music who supported those coming up behind him.

John Prine (credit: Danny Clinch), Rosanne Cash (credit: Michael Lavine), Buddy Guy (credit: Paul Natkin)

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Watch A Live Webcast Of The 2018 Americana Honors & Awards Ceremony

1:27pm September 11, 2018

by Bruce Warren

Hosted by The Milk Carton Kids with performances and appearances by John Prine, Buddy Guy, Brandi Carlile and more, the ceremony kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 6:30 p.m. CT.

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Margo Price Takes Out The Trash With 'Leftovers'

11:43am September 11, 2018

by Lyndsey McKenna

The East Nashville singer-songwriter teams up with producer Matt Ross-Sprang to share a new track for Amazon Music's 'Produced By' series.