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Dave Chappelle begins a month long residency at Radio City Music Hall in August.

Dave Chappelle On Comedy And Politics In The Age Of President Trump

11:52am July 19, 2017

by Sami Yenigun

Preparing for a month-long residency at Radio City Music Hall, Chappelle talks about growing up in D.C. and his decision to host the first SNL after the presidential election.

Mike Katz and Alasdair White of Battlefield Band, whose music is included in this week's show.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Best Of The Best

11:28am July 19, 2017

Dive into some of Celtic-roots music's finest "best of" compilations, including music from Battlefield Band and The Chieftains.

Performance artist Taj Bourgeois wraps tape around his face in a scene from the video for EMA's "Down And Out."

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EMA Is 'Down And Out' In New Video

11:00am July 19, 2017

by Robin Hilton

EMA's latest video, for the slowly simmering "Down And Out," isn't always easy to watch. But it speaks to the song's moody undercurrent of self-loathing.

Peter Frampton's new single is titled "I Saved A Bird Today."

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Peter Frampton Rescued A Bird, And Now There's A Song About It

10:00am July 19, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

Watch a gorgeous animated video about the single, simple act of grace chronicled in Frampton's new single, "I Saved A Bird Today."

Rare Essence performs a Tiny Desk Concert on June 9, 2017. (Liam James Doyle/NPR)

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Rare Essence: Tiny Desk Concert

7:00am July 19, 2017

by Suraya Mohamed

Rare Essence has been bringing go-go to the world since 1976 — the group brought that pedigree, and the genre's massive meld of funk, rhythm and blues and soul, to this raucous hometown Tiny Desk.

Sara and Tegan Quin as they appeared in The Con's liner illustrations by Emy Storey. The 2007 album marked a critical turning point for the sisters and a touchstone for like-minded artists to follow.

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Children Of 'The Con'

5:39pm July 18, 2017

by Daoud Tyler-Ameen

Tegan and Sara's touchstone album is turning 10. To celebrate, we asked 14 artists — one for each song — to explain how hearing The Con changed their lives, music and senses of self.

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Try To Not Lose Your Lunch Watching Danny Brown's New 'Lost' Video

3:34pm July 18, 2017

by Rodney Carmichael

Directed by Matilda Finn, it's a smorgasbord of disturbing imagery.

Clockwise from upper left: Flotation Toy Warning, Ian Chang, Josh Ritter, Moses Sumney, Common Holly

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New Mix: Josh Ritter, Ian Chang, Moses Sumney And More

3:19pm July 18, 2017

You'll want to listen to this week's essential new music on a good pair of headphones, preferably in the dark and, if you take drummer Ian Chang's advice, while getting a massage.

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Songs We Love: BOSCO, 'Adrenaline'

2:13pm July 18, 2017

by Beca Grimm

For as much swagger as BOSCO drips, her nervous, racing pulse is palpable. The R&B artist's new, Haunted-produced track takes a sharp turn into soul-pop territory.

Jeff Tweedy performs at the Woods Stage at Pickathon 2016.

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Jeff Tweedy, 'One Wing' (Live At Pickathon)

12:26pm July 18, 2017

by Jerad Walker

Tweedy's wavering, fingerpicked version of the 2009 Wilco track had his listeners at the Woods Stage mesmerized.