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Wednesday September 28, 2011

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First Watch: Gem Club, 'Twins'

by Clare Flynn

September 28, 2011 • In Gem Club's gorgeous and meditative new video, the raw intimacy of a relationship is on display.

Neutral Milk Hotel's Jeff Mangum Returns To The Stage

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Neutral Milk Hotel's Jeff Mangum Returns To The Stage

by Mike Katzif

September 28, 2011 • The elusive and private mastermind behind Neutral Milk Hotel is the midst of a small tour, which took him to Baltimore to play for an intimate, appreciative crowd that never expected him to come back.

Tuesday September 27, 2011

New Mix: Childish Gambino, Symphonic Peter Gabriel, More

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New Mix: Childish Gambino, Symphonic Peter Gabriel, More

September 27, 2011 • This week on All Songs Considered: the hip-hop alter ego of actor-comedian Donald Glover, plus new finds from Zola Jesus, Megafaun, Youth Lagoon and more.

New Mix: Childish Gambino, Symphonic Peter Gabriel, More

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First Watch: Barr Brothers, 'Beggar In The Morning'

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First Watch: Barr Brothers, 'Beggar In The Morning'

by Clare Flynn

September 27, 2011 • In this whimsical and macabre music video, skeletal re-creations of the band spring to life.

Friday September 23, 2011

Second Stage: Sister Cities, 'White Dress'

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Second Stage: Little-Known Bands You Should Hear

Second Stage: Sister Cities, 'White Dress'

by Shannon Carlin

September 23, 2011 • Hear a dreamy-sounding song by Sister Cities, a little-known band you should hear.

Listen to Sister Cities, 'White Dress'

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Thursday September 22, 2011

About A Song: Thou On Nirvana's 'Something In The Way'

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About A Song: Thou On Nirvana's 'Something In The Way'

by Lars Gotrich

September 22, 2011 • Thou vocalist Bryan Funck says the song is about "being completely crushed and obliterated."

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Wednesday September 21, 2011

R.E.M. Calls It A Day, Announces Breakup

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R.E.M. Calls It A Day, Announces Breakup

by Robin Hilton

September 21, 2011 • The band announces on its website that it's breaking up after more than 30 years together.

NPR's Robert Smith Remembers R.E.M.

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About A Song: Damien Jurado On Nirvana's 'Something In The Way'

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About A Song: Damien Jurado On Nirvana's 'Something In The Way'

by Lars Gotrich

September 21, 2011 • Not even mixtapes from Kurt Cobain prepared Jurado for his disappointment in the "year punk broke."

Tuesday September 20, 2011

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First Watch: Mates Of State, 'Palomino'

by Robin Hilton

September 20, 2011 • The latest video from Mates of State features more than 3,000 hand-painted video cells, as the band members stroll through an animated world.

About A Song: David Bazan On Nirvana's 'Something In The Way'

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About A Song: David Bazan On Nirvana's 'Something In The Way'

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September 20, 2011 • Bazan calls the Nevermind song "hymn-like" in thinking about his own live cover version from 2000.

Pedro The Lion Performs 'Something In The Way'

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New Mix: Harold Budd, Laura Veirs, Exitmusic, More

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New Mix: Harold Budd, Laura Veirs, Exitmusic, More

September 20, 2011 • This episode includes kids' music from Laura Veirs, the return of veteran composer Harold Budd and some echoey pop from Exitmusic and Milagres.

New Mix: Harold Budd, Laura Veirs, Exitmusic, More

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First Watch: Lisa Hannigan, 'Knots'

by Clare Flynn

September 20, 2011 • With ukulele and flying buckets of Crayola-colored paint, the music video for Irish singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan's new song "Knots" could brighten anyone's gray day.