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Michael McDonald's Wide Open comes out Sept. 15.

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First Listen: Michael McDonald, 'Wide Open'

9:40am September 07, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

In his first album of original material in 17 years, the erstwhile Doobie Brother moves with a tenderness that comes from age and newfound wonderment, even if McDonald's voice hasn't aged a day.

Songs that feature other artists aren't obliged to credit those guests — but when they do, it can get complicated.

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All Songs +1: The Weird World Of 'Feature' Credits

7:46am September 07, 2017

How contributors are credited on albums can lead to fierce, behind-the-scenes battles. Reporter Peter Robinson from The Guardian helps us make sense of this funny little corner of the music business.

The Lone Bellow's new album, Walk Into A Storm, comes out Sept. 15.

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First Listen: The Lone Bellow, 'Walk Into A Storm'

7:44am September 07, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

Walk Into A Storm ably captures the group's earnest, ingratiating charm, dispensed via charisma-drenched songs that amble and soar.

Emily Haines' Choir Of The Mind is out Sept. 15.

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First Listen: Emily Haines, 'Choir Of The Mind'

7:40am September 07, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

The Metric singer returns with her first solo album in a decade — and another set of reflections too raw for the band that made her famous.

Holger Czukay of Can, who died Sept. 5 in Weilerswist, Germany.

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Mapping The Vast Influence Of Holger Czukay, Alchemist Of Krautrock Legends Can

8:53pm September 06, 2017

by Michaelangelo Matos

Czaukay, who died Sep. 6 at his home — also his former band's studio — in Germany, was a classically trained musician whose influence seeped deeply into music history.

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Billy Bragg And Joe Henry On Mountain Stage

5:42pm September 06, 2017

Together, the English punk-folker and the celebrated American singer-songwriter are a 2017 Americana Music Award-nominated duo that brings its brawny harmonies to its Mountain Stage debut.

This week's show is a tribute to Mícheál Ó Domhnaill (right), seen here with Kevin Burke, whom he recorded with.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Mícheál Ó Domhnaill

4:08pm September 06, 2017

We remember one of Ireland's most influential artists with the music he recorded and produced over three decades.

Martin Shkreli exits a Brooklyn courthouse after the jury issued a verdict in his case for securities fraud. Shkreli is selling a one-of-a-kind album from the Wu-Tang Clan he purchased in 2015.

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'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Lists His Wu-Tang Album On eBay

2:56pm September 06, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

Fresh off a conviction for securities fraud, the pharmaceutical and hedge fund executive is selling Once Upon A Time In Shaolin..., the record he purchased for millions in 2015.

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee perform onstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.

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'Despacito' Deep Dive: More Than Meets The Ear

2:45pm September 06, 2017

It was the No. 1 song in America for 16 straight weeks. As the summer of "Despacito" draws to a close, AltLatino explores the musical, sociological and business ripples created by the song's success.

David Gilmour standing inside the amphiteatre in Pompeii for the first time since Pink Floyd recorded a concert film there in 1971.

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David Gilmour On World Cafe

11:40am September 06, 2017

by David Dye

The legendary guitarist and voice of Pink Floyd joins World Cafe to discuss David Gilmour Live At Pompeii, recorded in the same ancient Roman amphitheater as Pink Floyd's 1971 concert film.