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C.J. Gunther/AFP via Getty ImagesThe NPR series "American Anthem" had a simple goal: tell 50 stories about 50 songs that have become galvanizing forces in American culture. -
Brendan Walter/Courtesy of the artistKesha. Kae Tempest. Nilüfer Yanya. It's an abbreviated Independence Day edition of New Music Friday.
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Our unofficial series of sessions featuring Chicago-based bands continued with a performance that was as high on energy as it was on quality. -
Brothers James and David Webb try to shake off emotional malaise in this Radiohead-esque track from their forthcoming album. -
The festival is finishing strong as its final weekend kicks off with MJ Lenderman and Friko, plus locals like Bug Moment and Chapped Lips. -
The "cosmic Americana" singer-songwriter brought her star qualities to our stage for a powerfully entertaining performance. -
Johanna Rose's new take on a classic genre and Frost Children's flavor of hyperpop lead this week's live-music options. -
Our wildly incomplete list of the year's best tracks so far includes bangers from PinkPantheress and HAIM, a slow-burner from Lana Del Rey and more. -
The boundary-pushing shoegazers treated us to their second visit in eight months and just may have called the next big trend in indie. -
The band bring giant helpings of sunshine every time they visit, and their stop while in town for Summerfest was no exception. -
The band that defies description also defied any time constraints in this super-sized episode featuring some of their favorite tracks. -
The questioning title track from the L.A. trio's upcoming album takes a peppy, playful approach to push back against powerlessness.
