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Radiohead Drummer Phil Selway Releases New Solo Single
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Radiohead Drummer Phil Selway Releases New Solo Single

by  Will Butler

Radiohead drummer Phil Selway has released the first single from his upcoming solo album Familial. The track is called "By Some Miracle."  Selway doesn’t sound much like Radiohead, except in his ability to create a strange mood.

Listen to 'By Some Miracle'

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Second Stage: Mother Falcon

Mother Falcon performs at The Parish in Austin, TX on February 26. Erika Reyna hide caption

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Second Stage: Little-Known Bands You Should Hear

Second Stage: Mother Falcon

by  Lindsay Sanchez

This rotating roster of nearly twenty young classical musicians fuses pop melodies and catchy hooks in the band's new EP Still Life.

"Marigold" by Mother Falcon

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Listeners Pick 2010's Best Music (So Far)

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Listeners Pick 2010's Best Music (So Far)

NPR listeners cast thousands of votes for the year's best music and regardless of how the votes fell, it was an exciting chance to pause and look back on what an incredible year it's been for music.

Listeners Pick 2010's Best Music (So Far)

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Exclusive Premiere: New Ry Cooder Single

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Exclusive Premiere: New Ry Cooder Single

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Arizona's ongoing battle over immigration has inspired a new single from guitarist, composer and venerated session musician Ry Cooder.  The song, "Quicksand," will be released June 29, but you can hear it on the All Songs Considered blog now.

Listen to 'Quicksand' by Ry Cooder

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Exclusive Premiere: Oliver Twizt, 'Duddles'

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Exclusive Premiere: Oliver Twizt, 'Duddles'

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We didn't get this Dutch producer's latest track on the All Songs Considered dance show, but you can listen to its hot beat and infectious flute riff on the show's blog.

Listen To 'Duddles'

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Second Stage:  Civil Civic
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Second Stage: Little-Known Bands You Should Hear

Second Stage:  Civil Civic

by  Will Butler

Before listening to Civil Civic, make sure to safely stow your acoustic guitar and beard-rock records, and any other breakable items; You wouldn’t want anything to get damaged by the inevitable, frenetic limb-flailing that’s about to occur.

Listen to Less Unless by Civil Civic

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