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The cover of the compilation album 30th Century Records Vol. 1, the first release on the new label owned by the producer Danger Mouse.

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All Songs +1: Danger Mouse Is Starting His Own Record Label

9:00am November 12, 2015

by Bob Boilen

Brian Burton, best known as the musician, songwriter and producer Danger Mouse, is kicking off the launch of his new label, 30th Century Records, with a compilation of songs by mostly unknown artists.

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The Max Levine Ensemble's new album, Backlash, Baby, comes out Nov. 20.

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First Listen: The Max Levine Ensemble, 'Backlash, Baby'

11:03pm November 11, 2015

by Lars Gotrich

Eight years after the D.C. trio's last record, Backlash, Baby is a desperate, full-tilt pop-punk record that's just trying to make sense of a backwards world.

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First Listen: The Grateful Dead, 'Fare Thee Well'

11:03pm November 11, 2015

by Felix Contreras

A double-length collection of high points from the group's summer shows demonstrates how the Dead's songs can actually live and breathe when the conditions are right.

Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express' new album, Junun, comes out Nov. 20.

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First Listen: Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood & The Rajasthan Express, 'Junun'

11:03pm November 11, 2015

by Tom Pryor

Radiohead's guitarist delves deep into the music of northern India alongside Israeli-American singer and composer Shye Ben Tzur and 19 Rajasthani traditional musicians.

Kalu James moved to Austin, Texas, eight years ago, but bought health insurance for the first time this year. Twenty percent of the city's musicians live below the federal poverty line.

Musicians Struggle To Buy Insurance In A City That Thrives On Music

7:04pm November 11, 2015

by Veronica Zaragovia

The music industry generates $1.6 billion a year for Austin, Texas. But many musicians can't afford the basics, including health insurance. The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians steps in to help.

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The CMAs And Old Dominion Showcase An Elastic, Expansive Country Style

2:53pm November 11, 2015

by Ken Tucker

Ken Tucker says that Justin Timberlake's duet with Chris Stapleton the Country Music Awards and Meat and Candy, the new hip-hop-influenced album by Old Dominion, showcase a new style of country.