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Finnish conductor Klaus Mäkelä thrills both in person and on recording

1:21pm July 01, 2024

by Lloyd Schwartz

The 28-year-old conductor has been making news lately — getting rave reviews for renditions of Stravinsky and Debussy, and also for being the music director of more than one major orchestra.

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This summer's music charts are dominated by pop girl underdogs

4:16pm June 30, 2024

We look at the songs from fresh, female artists that are making this summer's best bops.

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Camila Cabello celebrates her Miami roots on 'C,XOXO'

10:05pm June 29, 2024

by Scott Detrow

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with singer Camila Cabello about her new album, "C,XOXO."

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Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds on their new album 'Loom'

4:15pm June 29, 2024

by Danielle Kurtzleben

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds about his life, faith, and the inspiration behind his band's new album, "Loom."

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Megan Thee Stallion and Omar Apollo lead the pack in a busy week of new music

10:12pm June 28, 2024

NPR Music's Anamaria Sayre and Stephen Thompson round up the week's newest music, from artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Omar Apollo and more.

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This week’s Billboard charts indicate lagging sales and streams in the album sector

3:46pm June 28, 2024

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The Billboard albums chart is showing signs of a summer slump, as even the biggest records experience dips.

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Darren Waller explains in a song why he decided to retire from the NFL

3:45pm June 28, 2024

by Michel Martin

This month, former NFL star Darren Waller both announced his retirement from football and also followed his famous great-grandfather into the music world with a new single.

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SWV: Tiny Desk Concert

3:29pm June 28, 2024

by Bobby Carter

We conclude 2024’s Black Music Month celebration at the Tiny Desk with the catalyst for the all-female lineup.

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Public Radio's Favorite New Artists Of 2024 (So Far)

3:15pm June 28, 2024

NPR Member stations reveal the new names that have made a mark.

Omar Apollo's new album, God Said No, is one of our favorite releases this week.

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New Music Friday: The best albums out June 28

10:14am June 28, 2024

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and Anamaria Sayre give you the lowdown on Omar Apollo's new LP, Lil Yachty's collaboration with James Blake, and the fourth album by Hiatus Kaiyote.

Featured albums:
- Omar Apollo, 'God Said No'
- Lil Yachty & James Blake, 'Bad Cameo'
- Hiatus Kaiyote, 'Love Heart Cheat Code'

Visit npr.org/music to see the entire list of albums out June 28 and stream our New Music Friday playlist.

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