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<div>The Illmatic collaborators reunite for a new track to mark the 30th anniversary of the iconic album</div>
<div>The Illmatic collaborators reunite for a new track to mark the 30th anniversary of the iconic album</div>
<div>Stream new releases from Taylor Swift, Bbymutha, Pearl Jam, Chanel Beads, Cavalier, Ekko Astral, Lord Spikeheart, and Big|Brave</div>
<div><img src="https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2024/04/18/waxa-main-photo_wide-0952c6f4bdd8a711db4bc0909e8fafa1733a5ed1.jpg" alt="Waxahatchee"><p>Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield talks about writing her latest album, <em>Tigers Blood</em>, from a place of happiness and peace.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=1245535482"></div>
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Here's how to shop Bode Rec., which brings vintage Americana sportswear to present-day, and reintroduces a sneaker style that ...
<div><img src="https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2024/04/18/20240314-lisa-davidsen-354_wide-ff48c026d77ce2153c1c2c28cb06e60d6cc1d980.jpg" alt="Lise Davidsen performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR Music in Washington, D.C."><p>The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=1245337328"></div>
The Tortured Poets Department, immediately became one of the most anticipated releases of 2024 when she announced it on stage at the Grammy Awards in February.'/>NPR Music's Ann Powers and Hazel Cills dig into Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department,' which hit streaming services last night, and share a handful of other new albums out Friday, April 19.Featured Albums:• Taylor Swift, 'The Tortured Poets Department'• Bbymutha, 'Sleep Paralysis'• claire rousay, 'sentiment'• Pearl Jam, 'Dar
The Tortured Poets Department, her artistry is tangled up in the details of her private life and her deployment of celebrity. But Swift's lack of concern about whether these songs speak to and for anyone but herself is audible throughout the album.'/>With The Tortured Poets Department, the defining pop star of her era has made an album as messy and confrontational as any good girl's work can get.(Image credit: Beth Garrabrant)
<div>The follow-up to Midnights, quickly followed by an expansion dubbed The Anthology, has contributions from Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Post Malone, Florence Welch, Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche, and others</div>
The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man." Betts's blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s.(Image credit: Rick Diamond)
<div>The guitarist behind “Ramblin’ Man” and “Jessica” died of cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease</div>
<div><img src="https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2024/04/18/lizzieno_halfsies_05_colenielsen_wide-4515f801dbfb49a57a54bff262a7ca0a87648388.jpg" alt="Lizzie No"><p>The Nashville-based musician modeled her latest album as a video game journey, complete with a character named Miss Freedomland.</p><p>(Image credit: Cole Nielsen)</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=1198910706"></div>
After a decade ruled by their influence, the buzzy reunion of two hip-hop giants finds one imbued with a startling new power.(Image credit: Theo Wargo)
<div>Glass did her Singles cover with producer and longtime collaborator Jupiter Keyes</div>
<div>Watch the video for “Moments Die,” featuring Barrie, from the album, which also has guests spots from Wild Beasts’ Hayden Thorpe, Alabaster dePlume, and others</div>
<div>Kevin Morby, Cassie Ramone, Brian Schleyer, and Justin Sullivan are reconvening for shows in Los Angeles and Brooklyn</div>
<div>The Denver metal band will release its Timewave Zero follow-up soon</div>
<div>An ensemble of Murphys star in the song’s Billy Howard Price–directed video</div>
<div>Tessa Thompson makes her directorial debut with the video for “Raat Ki Rani,” from Aftab’s Night Reign</div>
<div><img src="https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2024/04/15/martin_hayes70-0e53bd3385628a7feb460ba223ef6a9a1f8605ba.jpg" alt="Martin Hayes."><p>New music is as much of a springtime certainty as fresh buds on the trees. Host Fiona Ritchie is keen to get among it all and share recordings recently acquired, downloaded, and re-discovered.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=1244958590"></div>