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. And if you’re hungry for more places to vote, we’ve got some ideas: How about telling us your favorite new musician of 2018 or casting a ballot for the most influential women musicians of the 21st century? 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. One More Thing Thanks, Tilda Swinton, for the joys of wet dogs and opera. You received this message because you're subscribed to our NPR Music emails. |  Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy | NPR 1111 N. CAPITOL ST. NE WASHINGTON DC 20002

APOD - Cygnus Shell Supernova Remnant W63

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2018 November 2

Cygnus Shell Supernova Remnant W63
Image Credit & Copyright: J-P Metsavainio (Astro Anarchy)

Explanation: The ghost of a long-dead star, the W63 supernova remnant shines like a faint cosmic smoke-ring along the plane of the Milky Way galaxy toward the northern constellation Cygnus the swan. Its wraithlike appearance is traced against the region's rich complex of interstellar clouds and dust by an eerie blue glow. Spanning over four full moons on the sky, the beautiful image is a telescopic mosaic in twelve panels that combines 100 hours of exposure time using narrow band filters. It shows characteristic light from ionized atoms of sulfur, hydrogen and oxygen in red, green, and blue hues. Likely over 5,000 light-years away, the visible part of the still expanding shell supernova remnant is around 150 light-years in diameter. So far no source has been identified as with the remains of W63's original star. Light from the star's supernova explosion would have reached Earth over 15,000 years ago.

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