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An image from the 1967 film for The Beatles' song "Penny Lane." The video has been remastered for a new version of the collection 1, out this November.

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In 1967, This Was The Only Way You Could Watch The Beatles

1:34pm October 28, 2015

by Bob Boilen

The first music video I ever saw — a 1967 promotional film for "Penny Lane" that was played on a local dance party show in New York City — returns looking better than ever.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: New Releases And Debuts

11:47am October 28, 2015

Hear the latest in Celtic roots music from Lizzy Hoyt, Archie Fisher and more.

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Viking's Choice: Cold Sweats, 'Hater Failure'

11:34am October 28, 2015

by Lars Gotrich

An anthem for disaffected haters, "Hater Failure" comes with a perversely happy-go-lucky beat.

Carrie Brownstein is the co-creator and co-star of the TV series Portlandia.

'Modern Girl' Carrie Brownstein Describes Finding (And Hiding) Herself In Music

11:25am October 28, 2015

The Sleater-Kinney guitarist and singer is known for her defiant performances, but it was vulnerability that initially drew her to music. Brownstein's new memoir is Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl.

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

11:03am October 28, 2015

A handful of public-radio music curators have made you an October mix that includes new music from John Mark Nelson, Kurt Vile, EL VY, Lizzo and more.

From left, Martha guitarists Daniel Ellis and Jc Cairns, bassist Naomi Griffin and drummer Nathan Stephens-Griffin.

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Songs We Love: Martha, 'Six Men Getting Sick Six Times (Mendable)'

9:03am October 28, 2015

by Otis Hart

NPR Music's favorite Durham County, England anarchists trade in their pop-punk sound for an acoustic heartbreaker.

Swedish pop singer Seinabo Sey in a scene from her new video for the song "Poetic."

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First Watch: Seinabo Sey, 'Poetic'

8:03am October 28, 2015

by Robin Hilton

The latest video from Swedish pop singer Seinabo Sey is a journey of hope and heartache, told through light and shadow.

First Mention: The Impact Of CDs On The Music Industry

7:15pm October 27, 2015

We found what seems to be NPR's first reference to the CD in a story by Ira Flatow from March 18, 1983 entitled, "Digital Compact Audio Disc System."

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Alberta Cross On World Cafe

5:06pm October 27, 2015

The roots-rock band pares down its sound on its new self-titled album.

A scene from Le Volume Courbe's new video for the song "Rusty."

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First Watch: Le Volume Courbe, 'Rusty'

4:12pm October 27, 2015

by Bob Boilen

It took Charlotte Marionneau ten years to follow up her first record. Now we have this video for "Rusty," filled with all the warmth and friendship that it takes to create her loving music.