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"Some of these songs didn't belong on a first record, but it doesn't mean they're not good songs," says Gillian Welch.

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Songs We Love: Gillian Welch, 'Dry Town (Demo)'

10:00am September 30, 2016

by Jewly Hight

Welch celebrates Revival's 20th anniversary with a two-disc set of unreleased songs. "I have always learned more from other artists' imperfect works than from their masterpieces," she says.

Solange on the cover of her new album, A Seat At The Table.

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Hear Solange's Bold And Beautiful 'A Seat At The Table'

9:47am September 30, 2016

by Lars Gotrich

Solange calls her new album "a project on identity, empowerment, independence, grief and healing." It's a floating melange of R&B, bold in its quiet and understated sounds, bolder in its message.

Tiny Desk Concert with Joshua Bell and Jeremy Denk.

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Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk: Tiny Desk Concert

9:00am September 30, 2016

by Tom Huizenga

Two A-list classical artists work up a sweat as they revel in the tender and turbulent music of Brahms and Schumann.

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Watch Norah Jones Perform 'Flipside' Live In The Studio

5:40pm September 29, 2016

by Anne Litt

The song is from the jazz and pop singer-songwriter's new album, Day Breaks. Here, Jones and her band play it live at KCRW.

Lucius, performing live on Mountain Stage.

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Lucius On Mountain Stage

3:59pm September 29, 2016

The band, led by singers Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, performs live in West Virginia.

Empire of the Sun's new album, Two Vines, comes out Oct. 28.

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Songs We Love: Empire of the Sun, 'To Her Door'

2:53pm September 29, 2016

by Megan Buerger

"When you've got the undeniable, magical aura of Doctor Buckingham, things blossom." The Australian synth duo gets a lush assist from the Fleetwood Mac guitarist on its breezy new song.

Helado Negro's new album, Private Energy, comes out Oct. 7.

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First Listen: Helado Negro, 'Private Energy'

11:19am September 29, 2016

by Felix Contreras

The latest album by musician Roberto Lange mixes his unmistakable keyboard sounds with stripped-down dance beats and lyrics waiting to be assigned a narrative from your own life.

Phish's new album, Big Boat, comes out Oct. 7.

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First Listen: Phish, 'Big Boat'

11:07am September 29, 2016

by Mike Katzif

The band's 13th album feels like a tonal sequel to 2014's terrific Fuego, thanks to a balanced ear for Phish's on-stage exuberance and sonic cohesion.

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Kate Bush To Release Rare Live Recordings

10:53am September 29, 2016

by Robin Hilton

A three-disc set, due out Dec. 2, features highlights from her 2014 concert series at London's Hammersmith Apollo theater. It was her first set of live performances in 35 years.

Brent Cobb's new album, Shine On Rainy Day, comes out Oct. 7.

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First Listen: Brent Cobb, 'Shine On Rainy Day'

10:52am September 29, 2016

by Jewly Hight

On his first full-length album, the young country singer-songwriter imaginatively teases out the subtle textures of small-town life.