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It’s been said that music can change the world. Some might denounce that as exaggeration, but at minimum, music does have the power to stir emotions and bring attention to worthy causes. Over the ...

The use of a fade-out to end a song has long divided opinion. While some view it as lazy – why not just come up with a proper ending? – others believe that the gradual volume drop can be an artform in ...

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July 3, 2026 • On a special mid-year episode of New Music Friday, host Stephen Thompson and a lineup of NPR Music writers and critics reflect on their favorite albums of the year so far. June 26, 2026 ...

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