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Hear A Rare Outtake From The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's' Recording Sessions

8:43am April 27, 2017

by Robin Hilton

As the 50th anniversary of the greatest rock album of all time rapidly nears, Capitol Records is sharing a previously unreleased outtake from the Sgt. Pepper's recording sessions.

Joan Shelley's new self-titled album comes out May 5

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First Listen: Joan Shelley, 'Joan Shelley'

12:00am April 27, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

On her fourth solo album, the Kentucky singer-songwriter's music once again functions as a headache remedy, nerve tonic and comfort food rolled into one.

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First Listen: Carl Craig, 'Versus'

12:00am April 27, 2017

by Piotr Orlov

The Detroit techno colossus reimagines his greatest tracks with a concert pianist and a symphony orchestra.

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's new album, Best Troubador, comes out May 5.

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First Listen: Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, 'Best Troubador'

12:00am April 27, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

Will Oldham and his band pay tribute to Merle Haggard by reaching across the country legend's discography to paint a vivid, chronology-busting, album-length portrait.

Cover Stories, a new compilation of artists covering Brandi Carlile's The Story, comes out May 5.

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First Listen: Various Artists, Brandi Carlile's 'Cover Stories'

12:00am April 27, 2017

by Ann Powers

Adele, Pearl Jam, The Avett Brothers, Dolly Parton and 10 more beloved musicians cover songs from Carlile's revered album, The Story.

Juana Molina's new album, Halo, comes out May 5.

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First Listen: Juana Molina, 'Halo'

12:00am April 27, 2017

by Tom Moon

On the Argentine singer's new album, she's reached a zen place where the very texture of a tone becomes its own language.

Hear new music by Molly's Revenge in this week's episode.

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Spring Sounds

7:44pm April 26, 2017

The new spring shoots of music from Celtic roots are ready for broadcast. Hear new songs from Molly's Revenge, Eamon Friel, Runa and more.

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David Byrne Remembers Jonathan Demme, Collaborating On 'Stop Making Sense'

4:17pm April 26, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

Jonathan Demme directed Stop Making Sense, among the greatest concert films of all time, featuring David Byrne's band, Talking Heads.

Aimee Mann's latest album is Mental Illness.

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Aimee Mann On World Cafe

3:56pm April 26, 2017

by David Dye

Mann performs songs from her first solo record after taking time to collaborate with Ted Leo in The Both. While the two of them were on tour, she says, they listened to a lot of Bread.

Jonathan Demme speaks with an interviewer at a 25th anniversary showing of The Silence of the Lambs at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City last year.

Jonathan Demme, Director Of 'Silence Of The Lambs,' Dies At 73

3:16pm April 26, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

During more than four decades behind the camera, the Oscar-winning filmmaker forged a wide-ranging career — from documentaries to horror. He died Wednesday from complications of esophageal cancer.