Beatles, The Boss and Bazan; Pharrell Williams’ cease-and-desist letter to Trump
Plus: Vote For Your Favorite New Artists Of 2018
Yeah, yeah, we know: You probably don’t need another reminder that the midterm elections are this Tuesday. Our colleagues on the Politics team have spent weeks preparing for live coverage. But you're here for the music, right? We've got you covered.
Yours in the democratic process, Marissa Lorusso, Sidney Madden and Lyndsey McKenna
New Music
This week, there were new songs for just about everyone in your life: the Beatlemaniacs; The Boss acolytes; all the cool youths (and poptimists) you know. Plus, Pistol Annies returned (since they never really broke up), Vince Staples dropped a surprise and Rosanne Cash explored what it takes to dislodge hierarchies.
On All Songs Considered, hear David Bazan talk about bringing back Pedro The Lion, plus new songs from boygenius, Quivers and more.
In the midst of a difficult and divided time, the dedications in Alt.Latino's Sonic Altar — made in honor of Día de los Muertos — might help restore your faith in people's capacity for love.
Laura Jane Grace would rather rot in Gary, Ind., thank you very much. “I Hate Chicago” begins as a litany of everything terrible about the Second City, from its airports to its pizza, but in the end, it’s a divorce song, not a hate letter. Bought to Rot, the Against Me! singer's new album, comes out next week but you can stream the whole thing right now.
To Read
The President's playlist got one song shorter this week. Pharrell joined a long list of artists — including the Rolling Stones, Adele, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Neil Young and Earth, Wind & Fire — who have made their distaste for the president and his use of their songs known.
Robyn told NPR's Ari Shapiro that "music doesn't change the world" — but it "gives people a break, where they can recharge and then maybe change themselves. Which is beautiful.”
For young country artists, learning "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" is a rite of passage. The song, our latest American Anthem, has become more than a singalong: It's a ritual that connects generations.
Visibility is key to Big Freedia’s mission and influence. You too, Freedia seems to say, should be proud of where you came from and be nothing less than who you are. How could you see someone who loves and trusts herself so much and not follow her to the dance floor?
Tiny Desk
Brazilian singer Liniker of Liniker e os Caramelows has been watching Tiny Desk concerts since she was 16. When she came to perform at Bob Boilen’s desk this year, her powerful, soulful voice — and her stellar band — blew us all away.
Incoming
Ever wanted to hear "MMMBop" backed by a symphony orchestra? You're in luck: Next week, you'll be able to listen to Hanson's forthcoming, career-spanning album String Theory on NPR Music. In the meantime, start your holiday prep extra early with Hanson's Tiny Desk concert from last year.
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