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Thursday August 30, 2012

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Song Premiere: Sick Fix, 'Phoenix'

by Lars Gotrich

August 30, 2012 • The D.C. hardcore band's bulldozing "Phoenix" is a true story about a pit bull that was set on fire.

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Wednesday August 29, 2012

This Week's Poll: Vote For The Albums Everyone Can Love

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This Week's Poll: Vote For The Albums Everyone Can Love

by Robin Hilton

August 29, 2012 • Is it possible to make a top ten list of albums everyone can agree on? Help us put one together by casting your vote for the albums everyone can love.

Tuesday August 28, 2012

Electronic Music Legend Added To Moogfest 2012

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Electronic Music Legend Added To Moogfest 2012

by Bob Boilen

August 28, 2012 • Pioneering composer Morton Subotnik will play his landmark album, Silver Apples of the Moon, at this year's festival.

Menomena, Matthew E. White, Animal Collective And More

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Menomena, Matthew E. White, Animal Collective And More

August 28, 2012 • Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are back from their 2012 World Tour, which is to say they visited Seattle and Portland, Ore. last week, and have returned with a batch of new songs to share.

Menomena, Matthew E. White, Animal Collective And More

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Monday August 27, 2012

Song Premiere: Bob Dylan, 'Duquesne Whistle'

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Song Premiere: Bob Dylan, 'Duquesne Whistle'

by Ann Powers

August 27, 2012 • Hear the first song from Bob Dylan's 35th studio album, Tempest.

Song Premiere: Bob Dylan, 'Duquesne Whistle'

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Friday August 24, 2012

First Watch: Band Of Horses, 'Knock Knock'

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First Watch: Band Of Horses, 'Knock Knock'

by Stephen Thompson

August 24, 2012 • For its new single, the group takes to the desert to simulate a cheesy, stilted nature documentary.

Thursday August 23, 2012

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Jessie Ware's Gently Seductive '110%'

by Sami Yenigun

August 23, 2012 • "If you're never going to move," Ware sings on the track from her debut album, Devotion, "you'll make me come to you."

Tuesday August 21, 2012

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Guest DJ Dan Deacon

August 21, 2012 • On this edition of All Songs Considered electro-pop genius Dan Deacon shares some of his favorite music, and talks about his latest record, America.

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Song Premiere: Jackson 5, 'If The Shoe Don't Fit'

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Song Premiere: Jackson 5, 'If The Shoe Don't Fit'

by Stephen Thompson

August 21, 2012 • "If the Shoe Don't Fit" could have topped the charts like "I Want You Back" and "The Love You Save."

Monday August 20, 2012

What Was The Most Important Band Of Your College Years?

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What Was The Most Important Band Of Your College Years?

by Robin Hilton

August 20, 2012 • The college years can be a crazy roller coaster. Tell us about the one band you turned to when you needed it most in your late teens and early 20s.

Song Premiere: Freelance Whales, 'Spitting Image'

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Song Premiere: Freelance Whales, 'Spitting Image'

by Robin Hilton

August 20, 2012 • Freelance Whales' sophomore full-length, Diluvia, isn't out until Oct. 9, but you can hear a sneak preview with the band's latest single "Spitting Image."

Wednesday August 15, 2012

Vote For The Albums Everyone Can Love, For Aug. 15

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Vote For The Albums Everyone Can Love, For Aug. 15

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August 15, 2012 • Help us make a top ten list of records everyone (or at least most of us) can agree on.

Tuesday August 14, 2012

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First Watch: Aimee Mann, 'Charmer'

by Bob Boilen

August 14, 2012 • In a new video, Laura Linney plays a robot designed to stand in for the singer on tour.

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Song Premiere: Title Fight, 'Sympathy'

by Lars Gotrich

August 14, 2012 • Title Fight hits the sweet spot between the heartfelt pop-punk and melodic post-hardcore, but keeps its ear open to unexpected pop sources like Sonic Youth.

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Jens Lekman, Amanda Palmer, Swans, The Sea And Cake, More

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Jens Lekman, Amanda Palmer, Swans, The Sea And Cake, More

August 14, 2012 • On this week's show hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share some of their favorite new discoveries, including the Kate Bush-inspired Swedish duo Niki And The Dove, German experimental pianist Nils Frahm, and a surprising new album from singer Amanda Palmer.

Jens Lekman, Amanda Palmer, Swans, The Sea And Cake, More

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