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Lady Gaga Apologizes For R. Kelly Collaboration In Wake Of Lifetime Series

3:44pm January 10, 2019

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Days after a disturbing docuseries called Surviving R. Kelly debuted, Gaga vowed to remove their 2013 duet from streaming services. Activists have also been protesting outside Kelly's Chicago studio.

Surveying The Public Domain

3:19pm January 10, 2019

Yes, we have no copyright.

"Siren 042" marks WHY? and Lala Lala's first in-studio collaboration after touring together.

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What Happens When You Ignore Your Better Judgment?

12:26pm January 10, 2019

by Adelaide Sandstrom

Lala Lala and WHY? collaborate on "Siren 042," a song and video that examine the hazards of moving forward when all rational thought says "stop."

Members of Las Cafeteras perform an updated version of "La Bamba."

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Alt.Latino's American Anthems: An Exploration Of Songs That Unite

11:52am January 10, 2019

by Felix Contreras

An excerpt of a year-long series featured on NPR that speak to unity and inspiration.

Pedro The Lion's new album, Phoenix, comes out Jan. 18 on Polyvinyl Records.

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First Listen: Pedro The Lion, 'Phoenix'

11:46am January 10, 2019

by Lyndsey McKenna

On the first Pedro the Lion album in 15 years, songwriter David Bazan reckons with his roots, telling an origin story while avoiding any trace of self-mythologizing.

James Blake's new album, Assume Form, comes out Jan. 18.

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James Blake Announces 'Assume Form,' A New Album Due Out Next Week

11:29am January 10, 2019

by Stephen Thompson

The star singer and producer's new album will feature guest performances by Travis Scott, André 3000, Moses Sumney, Rosalía and more.

Watch Christine and the Queens' perform '5 Dollars' at KCRW.com

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Watch Christine And The Queens Perform '5 Dollars' Live In The Studio

10:51am January 10, 2019

by Anne Litt

With French flare, Chris performs this Chris highlight in the KCRW studio.

Liz Brasher's debut album Painted Image is out Jan. 18 on Fat Possum Records.

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First Listen: Liz Brasher, 'Painted Image'

10:10am January 10, 2019

by Lorie Liebig

The debut album from the Memphis artist offers a uniquely modern take on the Stax and Sun-style soul threaded into her adopted hometown's musical DNA.

Toro y Moi's album Outer Peace is out Jan. 18 on Carpark Records.

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First Listen: Toro y Moi, 'Outer Peace'

5:00am January 10, 2019

by Sidney Madden

On his new album, talented producer and chillwave crusader Chaz Bundick has transitioned into a full-fledged vocalist and groove operator.

Decades after their original run in 1960s San Francisco, the members of Ace of Cups have finally released their first album.

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Ace Of Cups Gets A First Chance At An Overdue Debut

6:04pm January 09, 2019

by Allyson McCabe

An all-women rock band before Fanny or The Runaways, Ace of Cups shared the same San Francisco stages as Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead, but never made an album — until now.

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