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New Mix: Tom Waits, Neutral Milk Hotel And More

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New Mix: Tom Waits, Neutral Milk Hotel And More

Also this week: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah readies its first album since 2007, and the two reigning kings of falsetto join forces.

New Mix: Tom Waits, Neutral Milk Hotel And More

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Hear The First Olivia Tremor Control Song In 10 Years
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Hear The First Olivia Tremor Control Song In 10 Years

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After staying out of the public eye for much of the past decade, the Athens, Ga., band Olivia Tremor Control is back with new music and a tour. Read an interview and hear the group's first new song since 1999.

The Game You Play Is In Your Head, Parts 1, 2, 3

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Hear James Blake And Bon Iver's New Collaboration

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Hear James Blake And Bon Iver's New Collaboration

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Hear "Fall Creek Boys Choir," an unexpected collaboration between two of 2011's biggest artists.

Hear 'Fall Creek Boys Choir' by James Blake and Bon Iver

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Download: G-Side, 'Relaxin"

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Download: G-Side, 'Relaxin"

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In this unreleased track, the Alabama rap duo tells a familiar story conversationally and visually.

Download: G-Side, 'Relaxin"

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Tuesday

T-Bone Burnett On 10 Years Of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'
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T-Bone Burnett On 10 Years Of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'

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The super-producer discusses the success and influence of the soundtrack album for O Brother, Where Art Thou? — and plays cuts from the newly released deluxe edition.

T-Bone Burnett On 10 Years Of 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'

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Circle Takes The Square: Hymn-Like, Labyrinthine Chaos

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Circle Takes The Square: Hymn-Like, Labyrinthine Chaos

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Hear the influential post-hardcore band's first recorded output in seven years.

Hear 'Way Of Ever-Branching Paths' by Circle Takes the Square

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