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Clockwise from upper left: Waxahatchee, Protomartyr, billboard photo for the film The Big Sick, The Blow

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New Mix: Music From 'The Big Sick,' Rhye, Protomartyr, More

11:42am July 11, 2017

We open this week's essential mix with the sweetly melodic sounds of Michael Andrews and his score for the film The Big Sick. Also: the sensual sounds of Rhye, Protomartyr's existential rock and more.

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Hear Zola Jesus' Menacing New Song, 'Soak'

11:28am July 11, 2017

by Robin Hilton

The story behind the singer's latest song is profoundly dark and twisted. But, Zola Jesus says, it's ultimately a tale about empowerment.

"Your Voice On The Radio" is the colorful, nostalgic, and lightly absurd collaboration of Dave Depper with Laura Gibson and Christopher Harrell (director).

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First Watch: Dave Depper feat. Laura Gibson, 'Your Voice On The Radio'

10:49am July 11, 2017

by Bob Boilen

Dave Depper, now a full member of Death Cab For Cutie, brought a quirky disco sensibility to this duet with Laura Gibson.

Zachary Cale appears on the Driftless Instrumental I compilation alongside Megafortress, Hayden Pedigo, and Chris Votek.

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Zachary Cale's Meditative Solo Guitar Sounds Like Twilight Fading

9:58am July 11, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

Cale's "Guitar" opens Driftless Instrumental I, a compilation featuring one-take solo performances by guitarist Hayden Pedigo, pianist Andrew Abboushi, cellist Chris Votek and others.

Rob Goldstone at a benefit in August 2009 in Water Mill, NY.

Man Who Says He Connected Trump Jr. To Russian Lawyer Put Trump Sr. In A Music Video

7:10am July 11, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

Rob Goldstone, who manages Russian pop star Emin, says he arranged a 2016 meeting between Trump insiders and a Russian lawyer at Emin's request. President Trump once appeared in a music video of his.

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Bob Marley: Versions Of The Truth

2:28pm July 10, 2017

Marley lived a life of art, inspiration, and hard and fast adherence to his principles and spirituality. While he only lived to the age of 36, Marley and his music inspired a wave of devotees who fought for freedom, as well as a few enemies who wanted him dead.

Reese McHenry's collaborative record with Spider Bags, Bad Girl, comes out July 14.

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Songs We Love: Reese McHenry With Spider Bags, 'Mexico City'

11:48am July 10, 2017

by Marc Masters

Reese McHenry's got a voice like a preacher turning a standard sermon into a cathartic epiphany. She's joined by fellow North Carolina garage-rockers Spider Bags for a collaborative album.

The New York-based sibling duo The Lords of Liechtenstein.

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The Lords Of Liechtenstein On Mountain Stage

10:56am July 10, 2017

The Rauchwerk brothers bring their quirky, folky singing and songwriting to Mountain Stage in West Virginia.

Jay Som performs a Tiny Desk Concert on June 7, 2017. (Liam James Doyle/NPR)

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Jay Som: Tiny Desk Concert

10:31am July 10, 2017

by Bob Boilen

Melina Duterte may have played all the instruments on Jay Som's newest record, Everybody Works, but her touring band brought a rougher edge to those silky recordings.

Au Revoir Simone performs on Twin Peaks.

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Watch Au Revoir Simone Play 'A Violent Yet Flammable World' On 'Twin Peaks'

9:58am July 10, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

Both Chromatics and "The Nine Inch Nails" have played on the Twin Peaks reboot so far this season, and now Au Revoir Simone has brought its lush keyboards and harmonies to the Bang Bang Bar.