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Clockwise from upper left: River Whyless, Hannah Georgas, Angel Olsen, Ages And Ages

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New Mix: Songs On Letting Go And Believing In Yourself

1:14pm June 07, 2016

On this week's show: Songs about facing fears, being true to yourself and not worrying what everyone else thinks, plus an interview with singer Angel Olsen about her surprising new single.

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Judy Collins and Ari Hest perform on Mountain Stage.

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Judy Collins And Ari Hest On Mountain Stage

12:19pm June 07, 2016

The veteran folksinger is joined by one of her favorite songwriters, live on stage in West Virginia.

Tunji Ige in a scene from his new video for the song "War."

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First Watch: Tunji Ige, 'War'

8:57am June 07, 2016

by Kiana Fitzgerald

The Philadelphia rapper continues to set himself apart visually with a surrealist twist in this video for the standout track from his Missed Calls EP.

This week's episode of Metropolis features two songs from Yolanda Be Cool.

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Metropolis: 6/4/16

4:34pm June 06, 2016

KCRW's Jason Bentley spins music by Offaiah, Latroit, Infinity Ink and more in a two-hour EDM mix.

Kitty Cash's new mixtape, Love The Free Vol. 3, comes out June 10.

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First Listen: Kitty Cash, 'Love The Free Vol. 3'

3:33pm June 06, 2016

by Kiana Fitzgerald

The Brooklyn DJ's final installment of her curated mixtape series is a patient journey toward personal excellence, crafted with a steady hand and a discerning ear fixed to the streets.

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Sophia Chang: 'Don't Ever Be Afraid Of Your Passion'

3:30pm June 06, 2016

"I'm a manager. I am in the service industry. The service industry. I'm Midas f****** Muffler."

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Nashville Sessions: Kelsey Waldon

3:24pm June 06, 2016

by Ann Powers

Waldon has become a key player in the East Nashville music community by penning songs that capture the heartland through twentysomething eyes.

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World Cafe Next: Oliver John-Rodgers

2:14pm June 06, 2016

The music on John-Rodgers' new album, Nashville Demos, ranges from grunge to alt-country.

Tiny Desk Concert with Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop.

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Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop: Tiny Desk Concert

2:00pm June 06, 2016

by Stephen Thompson

In what may have been the most comfortable day in the history of NPR Music, Iron & Wine's frontman performs three songs with the charming, inventive singer Jesca Hoop.

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Songs We Love: The Stray Birds, 'Shining In The Distance'

10:11am June 06, 2016

by Elena See

Maya de Vitry's powerhouse of a voice shines in this gospel-inspired ode to dreaming of what seems unattainable.