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The Voice of an Angel: A Tribute to Valerie Carter

The late singer/songwriter Valerie Carter, whose unmistakable voice appeared on hundreds of albums over several decades, is eulogised by her close friend, Kathy Kurasch, in a new, posthumous collection. Kurasch tells us Carter's story.

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It's Onward and Upward for Upstate With Release of 'Healing' (album stream) (premiere)

Three women and three men come together as a harmonious New York State-based band that decided to "lose a word and gain an identity".

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Pablo Dylan Teases New EP With "The Finest Somersault" (premiere)

The sometimes stylistically restless Pablo Dylan returns with an epic tale told in two minutes about one world dying and another coming to life.

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Matt Mays Lays It Bare With "Station Out of Range" (premiere)

Juno Award-winner Matt Mays captures feelings of desolation and sadness in a song about that which is just out of reach.

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Sharon Van Etten Rips Up the Script for 'Remind Me Tomorrow'

Sharon Van Etten's Remind Me Tomorrow bucks expectations and her previously visceral songwriting tone for something more reflective, exploratory, and ultimately more impactful.

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Whitehorse Returns with a New Addition to 'The Northern South'

These are six songs from the past, but Whitehorse revive them through their alternative instrumental contributions and their inventive vocals.

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'Springsteen on Broadway' Is Springsteen Fully Owning the Myth of the Working Class Hero

Springsteen on Broadway is a powerful audio document of Bruce Springsteen's 14 month one-man performance run at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theater.

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Neko Case Defies Convention in Oakland

Neko Case's recent show at Oakland's Fox Theater highlights her dynamic album, Hell-On, in compelling fashion.

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R.E.M. at the BBC Podcast Series - Part 1 (premiere)

Today we have something special for you... a premiere of part one of a three-part podcast paying tribute to R.E.M.'s work at the BBC with exclusive interviews.

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Fave Five: Dan Mangan

Juno-winning Canadian songwriter Dan Mangan's love of his influences and peers has lead him to craft something quite joyous: his list of Five Great Albums From Now-Defunct Bands.

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Daniel Romano - "Rhythmic Blood" (premiere)

Daniel Romano's "Rhythmic Blood" illuminates the inherent dissonance associated with self-criticism while realizing the hate is simply blather and bunk.

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Daniel Romano - "Empty Husk" (track review)

On "Empty Husk", Daniel Romano depicts the essential belief that any type of forward progression begins with a quiet revelation.

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The Avett Brothers - "Roses and Sacrifice" (track review)

As fans expect from the Avett Brothers, "Roses and Sacrifice's" jaunty music masks the underlying emotional upheaval.

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J Mascis Returns with Another Subtle Work in 'Elastic Days'

Dinosaur Jr. guitarist/vocalist J Mascis carries on with his trademark solo sound on Elastic Days, producing another intricate work that mixes folk and rock.

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Bill Ryder-Jones Brings You into a Late-night Conversation with 'Yawn'

Bill Ryder-Jones creates a dynamic sonic landscape for a personal invitation and dialogue just on the precipice of sleep with his latest album, Yawn.

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R.E.M. Grow Up in Public on 'At the BBC'

R.E.M. at the BBC features eight CDs and a DVD of material recorded live in Britain by R.E.M., who went from cult heroes to global superstars right before our eyes.

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