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Cibo Matto's 1999 album, Stereo Type A Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Countertenor John Holiday isn't trying to make you love him
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Eminem, performing here during the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in 2022, returns to the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week with "Houdini." Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images hide caption
"Make It Me" sounds like Mickey Guyton's roséwave playlist come to life Joseph Lanes/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Taylor Swift performs in France during the European leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour on June 2. Jeff Pachoud/Getty Images hide caption
What Luiza Brina's music communicates is beyond words: spiritual transcendence. Daniela Paoliello/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
From left: Robyn, Christine and the Queens, Janelle Monáe, MUNA, Arlo Parks and Perfume Genius From left: Heji Shin, Eloïse Labarbe-Lafon, Mason Rose, Isaac Schneider, Alexis Waespi and Gilles Laurent/Courtesy of the artists hide caption
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Maya Hawke on World Cafe
Post Malone (left) and Morgan Wallen on the red carpet at the 57th Annual CMA Awards on November 8, 2023 in Nashville, Tenn. Jason Kempin/Getty Images hide caption
Nelly Furtado performs a Tiny Desk concert March 22, 2024, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. Michael Zamora/NPR hide caption
Jordan Mackampa Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Maggie Rogers says her new album, Don't Forget Me, is modeled on a Sunday afternoon driving record. Maddy Rotman/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Maggie Rogers takes a nostalgic Southwest road trip with 'Don't Forget Me'
Bad Bunny performs on SNL on Oct. 21, 2023. NBC/WIll Heath/NBC hide caption
The retro-pop artist Cindy Lee doesn't sit for interviews, use social media and rejects the streaming era's demands on independent artists. Photo by Meaghan Garvey/Illustration by Jackie Lay/NPR hide caption
Billie Eilish's third album, created as always alongside her brother and collaborator Finneas, is titled Hit Me Hard and Soft. William Drumm/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
'I Saw the TV Glow' dives deep into the pop cultural obsession of two outcast suburban teenagers, with a curated soundtrack that matches their malaise. Photo by A24/Illustration by Jackie Lay/NPR hide caption
Black Thought and Your Old Droog feature on Madlib's new track, "REEKYOD." Mathieu Bitton/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
WILLOW performs a Tiny Desk concert. Zayrha Rodriguez/NPR hide caption
Songwriter, out June 28, features early '90s demos by Johnny Cash with new backing tracks. Alan Messer hide caption