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Comedian, actor and writer Hannibal Buress is our guest on this week's 1 podcast.

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All Songs +1: A Conversation With Comedian Hannibal Buress

1:08pm January 05, 2017

by Timmhotep Aku

Hannibal Buress is a stand-up comedian and actor loved for his brand of irreverent comedy and his gift for finding absurdity in the seemingly mundane. He's also a hip-hop head with eclectic tastes.

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PLAYLIST: Top Global Songs Of 2016 Mix Traditional Styles With Pop

1:02pm January 05, 2017

by Jackson Sinnenberg

There's a pumped-up sports anthem by a star cricket player, a moody Latin duet and a Malaysian song flavored with American rock, Chinese folk and Malay opera.

San Fermin's new album, Belong, is due out later this year.

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San Fermin Returns With 'Open' — And A New Album Soon

12:35pm January 05, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

Ellis Ludwig-Leone's chamber-folk project is set to release its third album, Belong. "Open" finds Charlene Kaye singing beautifully about coming to terms with self-awareness and desire.

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Dirty Projectors Shares Another Heartbreaking Song, Video

10:59am January 05, 2017

by Robin Hilton

Dirty Projectors frontman David Longstreth continues to explore loss and grief in the band's latest fractured soul song, "Little Bubble."

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The Shins Announce First New Album In Nearly 5 Years, Share 'Name For You'

10:22am January 05, 2017

by Robin Hilton

The band's latest album finds frontman James Mercer reflecting on growing older and parenthood. Heartworms is due out March 10 on Aural Apothecary/Columbia Records.

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Viking's Choice: Code Orange, 'Bleeding In The Blur'

10:00am January 05, 2017

by Lars Gotrich

Code Orange could never be accused of going soft, but the hardcore band does like to play with noise and melody. Its new track is a dark pop song that sounds as if it's been carved from obsidian.

Sally & George's new album, Tip My Heart, comes out Feb. 10.

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Songs We Love: Sally & George, 'Tip My Heart'

9:00am January 05, 2017

by Jim Allen

If Buddy Holly is somehow still capable of hearing the sounds emanating from this mortal plane, there's a good chance he's sporting a broad grin upon encountering "Tip My Heart."

Half Japanese's new album, Hear The Lions Roar, comes out Jan. 13.

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First Listen: Half Japanese, 'Hear The Lions Roar'

7:00am January 05, 2017

by Marc Masters

Half Japanese began in the late '70s as a band of primitive outsiders, breaking musical rules that founding brothers Jad and David Fair never even learned. Today, it remains surprising and vibrant.

Systema Solar's new album, Rumbo A Tierra, comes out Jan. 13.

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First Listen: Systema Solar, 'Rumbo A Tierra'

7:00am January 05, 2017

by Jessica Diaz-Hurtado

Challenging both traditional music and current politics, the Colombian band takes a colorful and politically urgent journey through Afro-Caribbean sounds.

Natalie Hemby's new album, Puxico, comes out Jan. 13.

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First Listen: Natalie Hemby, 'Puxico'

7:00am January 05, 2017

by Ann Powers

The country songwriter's debut album is a labor of love — and a deeply insightful compendium of the stories we tell ourselves in order to preserve it.