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First Watch: Marlon Williams and Aldous Harding, 'Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore'

9:00am November 08, 2017

by Bob Boilen

Two of New Zealand's most talented singer and songwriters reunite for a song against the storybook feelings of resentment and doubt that come with the end of any relationship.

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Morrissey Cancels Outdoor Show Because It Was Too Cold

5:41am November 08, 2017

An announcer told the audience at an outside theater in Paso Robles, Calif., that the Morrissey show was postponed because it was too cold and the stage heater was broken.

Ani DiFranco performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Oct. 2, 2017. (Jennifer Kerrigan/NPR)

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Ani DiFranco: Tiny Desk Concert

5:00am November 08, 2017

by Stephen Thompson

With the help of a backing band that includes Ivan Neville and Jenny Scheinman, the iconic singer-songwriter plays three songs from across her tough and uncompromising career.

Clockwise from upper left: Partner, Mary Gauthier, Siobhan Wilson, Pinegrove

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New Mix: Pinegrove, Mary Gauthier, Partner, Selections From WOMEX And More

5:26pm November 07, 2017

Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share this week's essential music, including songs that confront both the epidemic of sexual harassment in the media industry and the collision of guns and religion.

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Downtown Boys' latest album Cost Of Living was released in August.

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Downtown Boys Lash Out At Immigration Policy And 'Pendejas' With Punk

3:23pm November 07, 2017

by Felix Contreras

The new video from punk band Downtown Boys takes a stand against a Trump administration decree — and includes a glorious food fight.

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Remembering Interdisciplinary Composer Muhal Richard Abrams

2:27pm November 07, 2017

by Kevin Whitehead

Critic Kevin Whitehead says Abrams, who died last week, was "steeped in jazz, but eager to take on a wider world." Abrams was a co-founder of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.

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