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They Might Be Giants' I Like Fun comes out Jan. 19.

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First Listen: They Might Be Giants, 'I Like Fun'

5:01am January 11, 2018

by Tom Moon

The sparkly collection — songs about death, dismemberment and other unfortunate events dressed up for a Friday night joy ride — sees the long-running duo attempting genuinely new ideas.

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Phoebe Bridgers, 'Motion Sickness' (Live)

5:00am January 11, 2018

by Jason Bentley

Watch the promising young singer-songwriter perform a standout track from her 2017 album Stranger In The Alps.

New Winston-Salem Music Venue In Former Ziggy's Building

4:41pm January 10, 2018

by Eddie Garcia

Downtown Winston-Salem will soon be home to a new music venue. It will open in the former Ziggy's location at 170 W. Ninth St.

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Joe Henry On World Cafe

3:16pm January 10, 2018

by Talia Schlanger

Mentored by T Bone Burnett in the '90s, he's gone on to work with the likes of Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Glen Hansard and more. The singer-songwriter and producer performs live.

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'Maria Callas Live' Celebrates The Astonishing Range Of A Legendary Soprano

2:45pm January 10, 2018

by Lloyd Schwartz

Callas, who died in 1977, was known for her ability to merge musical notes with complex feelings. Now Warner Classics has released a box set of her live recordings — including 20 complete operas.

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Courtney Marie Andrews' May Your Kindness Remain comes out March 23.

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Songs We Love: Courtney Marie Andrews, 'May Your Kindness Remain'

12:43pm January 10, 2018

by Brittney McKenna

In the gospel-tinged title track from her new album, Courtney Marie Andrews positions kindness as an antidote both to broken-heartedness and to bad luck.

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Jack White Shares New Music And Announces Third Solo Album

12:29pm January 10, 2018

by Bob Boilen

Jack White's latest song, "Connected By Love," opens uncharacteristically with a droning synth. But the moment his voice kicks in, it could belong to no one else.

Julien Baker performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Oct. 16, 2017 (Jennifer Kerrigan/NPR).

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Julien Baker: Tiny Desk Concert

11:36am January 10, 2018

by Bob Boilen

Julien Baker's Turn Out The Lights brought her much-deserved critical acclaim and wider attention in 2017. Before its release we asked her to make a rare return to the Tiny Desk for something special.

Cover art for Tearing At The Seams by Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats

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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Return With New Song And Album

10:48am January 10, 2018

by Bob Boilen

There's new music from the soul-filled sounds of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

In the animated short Fantasia Dei Gatti, violinist Augustin Hadelich serenades a few alley cats.

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Meet An Audience Of Alley Cats And One Fine Fiddler

10:26am January 10, 2018

by Tom Huizenga

Violinist Augustin Hadelich unveils the world premiere of an adorable animated short film where the music of Paganini and a clowder of music-loving felines collide.