Marissa Lorusso
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The magic of boygenius is the way its songs don't force the three songwriters to conform to a single vision, but synthesizes their strengths.
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The band channels a country-rock sound that lends a wistful sweetness to Karly Hartzman's admissions of youthful recklessness.
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The cult-beloved Philly singer-songwriter plays a handful of stripped-down songs from across his vast discography, including songs from this year's God Save The Animals.
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Pile has spent the past couple years in a reflective state, but the rock band's new single is no less ferocious.
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The Pittsburgh band makes noisy, catchy pop songs filled with crunchy textures and delightful little moments of tension.
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The experimental shoegaze band submerges Douglas Dulgarian's vocals under a Jenga tower of noise that threatens to topple.
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Philadelphia's Knifeplay mixes twangy confessionals, bruising shoegaze and sprawling slowcore in its intricate and majestic sound.
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On Write Your Name In Pink, the Alaskan singer-songwriter turns a compassionate eye toward his memories, threading together small moments to reveal moving stories about love, addiction and growth. -
NPR Music staffers convene to offer up the Kate Bush tracks we think deserve a powerful, paradigm-shifting sync in a television show or movie. -
In her Tiny Desk (home) concert, Ada Lea performs four sharply detailed and dreamy songs.
