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"Solar Power," Lorde's first new song since 2017, is a celebration of sun, sand and saltwater.

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Lorde Drops Surprise New Song, 'Solar Power,' And Music Video

9:32pm June 10, 2021

by Alex Ramos

The New Zealand singer and songwriter, who hasn't released new music since her 2017 album Melodrama, said the song is the first sample of a forthcoming album, also called Solar Power.

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Eric Church On Mountain Stage

3:50pm June 10, 2021

by Dave Lavender

Nashville-based musician Eric Church wows his fans — the "Church Choir" — at Mountain Stage performance from 2008.

Raine Stern entered the 2021 Tiny Desk Contest with the song "Touchin' Don't Feel Right"

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The Best 2021 Tiny Desk Contest Entries We Saw This Week: Volume 3

12:27pm June 10, 2021

The 2021 Tiny Desk Contest closed for entries on June 7; now, our judges are looking for a winner. Our recent favorite entries include summery Latin trap, slow-burning blues, shimmering emo and more.

Natalie MacMaster is featured in this week's episode.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: What's Changed

10:14am June 10, 2021

This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock features Battlefield Band, Martyn Bennett, Jig Jam and Natalie MacMaster.

Kathy Foster is a mainstay in the Portland music scene, having been a bassist for The Thermals and now the drummer for local punks Hurry Up.

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OPB Presents Kathy Foster's Pandemic Playlist

5:48pm June 09, 2021

by Jerad Walker

Portland musician Kathy Foster shares the music that got her through the pandemic, including 1990s riot grrrl, lo-fi funk and modern R&B.

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Through Music And Poetry, Valerie June Writes For Dreamers

3:05pm June 09, 2021

Today on World Cafe, singer-songwriter and poet Valerie June discusses using her multimedia work as a catalyst for individual and collective change.

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Roséwave: Back 2 Basic

11:30am June 09, 2021

Whether you're ready for Hot Vax Summer or preparing for a more cautious reentry to everyday life, roséwave understands. Here are 101 songs to soundtrack your summer, wherever you're at.

Floating Along In Uncertainty With Vijay Iyer

10:07am June 09, 2021

For the final entry in Morning Edition's Song Project series, Vijay Iyer wrote a rhizomatic, inviting — and not entirely placating — instrumental piece to encapsulate his past year.

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After A Break For The Pandemic, Live Music Returns To Band City USA

6:28am June 09, 2021

by Tyler Pratt

In-person activities are coming back. In Allentown, Pa., that meant a return to free concerts in the park, where families gathered Tuesday for an evening of Latin music and even a little dancing.

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Merry Clayton performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.

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Merry Clayton: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

5:00am June 09, 2021

by Lauren Onkey

One of rock's most important backup singers, Merry Clayton performs a relaxed but purposeful Tiny Desk home concert.