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Friday

Interview: Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros
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Interview: Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros

by  Lindsay Sanchez

Hear Alex Ebert on his amazement with the band's success and its connection to fans. The sprawling, 10-person traveling band plays jubilant sing-a-long songs and sits in jam circles with fans at just about any show.

Interview: Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros

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Tuesday

Newport Folk Festival 2010 Preview

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Newport Folk Festival 2010 Preview

The annual Newport Folk Festival kicks off this weekend with a diverse and surprising mix of artists. Festival producer Jay Sweet talks about what's in store for this year's legendary event.

Newport Folk Festival 2010 Preview

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What Does Music Mean To You?

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What Does Music Mean To You?

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All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen looks at the ways music can affect a person, and wonders whether musicians making the music hear songs differently than passive listeners.

A late-night session at the Swannanoa gathering. Musicians include Chad Beauchaine, fiddle; Beanie O'Dell, fiddle; Jeanne Chirdon, banjo; Keith Carr, bouzouki and banjo; Henry Lebedinsky, guitar.

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Tuesday

Second Stage: Fading Collection
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Second Stage: Little-Known Bands You Should Hear

Second Stage: Fading Collection

by  Lindsay Sanchez

Though the '90s rave scene passed, Fading Collection's latest EP Attakk recalls the jolting sounds of electronica bands like The Prodigy and The Crystal Method.

'March Rabbits' by Fading Collection

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New Mix: Liz Phair, Ra Ra Riot, Vijay Iyer, More

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New Mix: Liz Phair, Ra Ra Riot, Vijay Iyer, More

On this edition of All Songs Considered, we share a track from Liz Phair, Bon Iver drummer Sean Carey, The Books, Agent Ribbons, David Dondero, Olof Arnalds, Vijay Iyer and Ra Ra Riot.

New Mix: Liz Phair, Ra Ra Riot, Vijay Iyer, More

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Thursday

Second Stage: Foster The People

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Second Stage: Foster The People

by  Lindsay Sanchez

I hope your summer playlist isn't finalized yet, because here's one more for the mix. "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People is an laidback sundrenched song made for  a drive to the beach or an afternoon BBQ.

Listen to 'Pumped Up Kicks' by Foster The People

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Wednesday

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Premiere: New Song From The Walkmen
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Premiere: New Song From The Walkmen

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The Walkmen's latest album, Lisbon, isn't due out until Sept. 14, but we've got a sneak preview of one of the standout tracks.  "Stranded" is a soulful piece with beautiful horn parts straight out of a 1950s Sun session.

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'50s Nostalgia By '80s Babies

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'50s Nostalgia By '80s Babies

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The All Songs Considered crew discussed why the '50s sound is so prominent in today's music. I can't explain what inspired an endless list of bands to go the retro route.  But I know this music appeals to me because it’s simple and comforting.

'Thieves' by She and Him

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