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Weekly Music Roundup: Keyah/Blu, Bill Callahan, and Nick Cave
This week, new releases from South London musician Keyah/Blu, Singer/songwriter Bill Callahan, Nick Cave, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang with The Crossing. Dec 19, 2025
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Weekly Music Roundup: RZA, Nas, and Gorillaz
This week, echoes of the past in new songs by Wu-Tang's RZA, Queens rapper Nas, cartoon band Gorillaz, Canadian duo Softcult, and Fatboy Slim. Dec 12, 2025
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Weekly Music Roundup: Dove Ellis, Julieta Venegas, and Melody’s Echo Chamber
This week, new music with old DNA from Irish artist and songwriter Dove Ellis, Mexican singer and songwriter Julieta Venegas, and French artist Melody’s Echo Chamber. Dec 5, 2025
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Weekly Music Roundup: De La Soul, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, and J.S. Bach
This week, new music from hip hop group De La Soul, composer, songwriter, and trans icon Beverly Glenn-Copeland, and… J.S. Bach? Nov 21, 2025
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Weekly Music Roundup: Robyn, Charlie XCX, and Ezra Collective x Fred Again
This week, Charli XCX and John Cale’s new creepfest; Robyn’s long-awaited return; and Ezra Collective’s Fred Again remix. Plus new music by Jowee Omicil and Gilmar Gomes. Nov 14, 2025
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Weekly Music Roundup: Rosalía, Sessa, and "Kwantu"
This week, a globetrotting LP from Rosalía, a Zulu guitar summit, and Sessa’s new take on Brazilian pop. Plus, SML and Mavis Staples. Nov 7, 2025
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Weekly Music Roundup: Orville Peck, Mary In The Junkyard, and Reyna Tropical
This week, catchy new songs from Orville Peck, Mary In The Junkyard, and Reyna Tropical; and spooky ones from Lankum and Anna Von Hausswolff. Oct 31, 2025
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Weekly Music Roundup: Bruce Springsteein, hemlocke springs, and Antibalas
This week, a new look at old Springsteen, hemlocke springs’ manic new single, and Brooklyn Afrobeat from Antibalas. Also, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson and Hannah Jadagu. Oct 24, 2025
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Weekly Music Roundup: Silvana Estrada, Valerie June, and Chick Corea
This week, new music from Silvana Estrada, old music from Valerie June, and a musical farewell from Chick Corea. Plus, new music by cellist Clarice Jensen with an assist from J.S. Bach. Oct 17, 2025
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Weekly Music Roundup: Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Joshua Idehen, and The Phenomenal Handclap Band
This week, responses to hard times from Danger Mouse & Black Thought, spoken word artist Joshua Idehen, and The Phenomenal Handclap Band. And new works from Don Was and Asaf Avidan. Oct 10, 2025