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Read Phoebe Bridgers' Tour Diary, In Her Own Words

10:00am June 01, 2018

by Phoebe Bridgers

The 2018 Slingshot artist writes an NPR-exclusive chronicle of life on the road promoting 2017's Stranger in the Alps. The saga involves Whole Foods coffee, Harry Potter and forgotten lyrics.

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Music Review: Kanye West's New Album: 'Ye'

7:26am June 01, 2018

by Rodney Carmichael

Throughout his career, Kanye West has been considered a lightning rod of controversy. He is releasing a new album called: Ye.

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Passengers On Long Island Railroad Train Sing 'Piano Man'

6:54am June 01, 2018

Pro tennis player Julia Elbaba was chatting with a man on a train who was in a Billy Joel tribute band. They started singing a few bars of "Piano Man" and then nearly everyone joined in.

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Neko Case's highly anticipated Hell-On is on our short list of the best albums out June 1.

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New Music Friday: 6 Albums You Should Stream Now

5:00am June 01, 2018

by Robin Hilton

The best new albums out on June 1 include Neko Case's Hell On, Father John Misty's emotional self-examination, Natalie Prass' funky synth workout, the Laura Marling-Mike Lindsay project LUMP and more.

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Tom Misch performs a Tiny Desk Concert on May 4, 2018 (Claire Harbage/NPR).

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Tom Misch: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am June 01, 2018

by Bobby Carter

This 22-year-old Brit has soul for days.

Black Thought of The Roots is ready for his close-up with the release of Streams Of Thought, Vol. 1.

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Between The World And Black Thought

3:11pm May 31, 2018

by Rodney Carmichael

On the eve of his first solo release, Streams Of Thought, Vol. 1, The Roots' lead sheds light on his darkest inspiration and expanding vulnerability.

The 1975's new album, A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, will be out in October.

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The 1975 Has A Message For Millennials: 'Give Yourself A Try'

3:06pm May 31, 2018

by Lars Gotrich

The quippy first single from A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, out in October, is for anyone flailing out there in the "adulting" era of your 20s.