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Jeffrey Lewis in a scene from his new video for the song 'Sad Screaming Old Man.'

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Jeffrey Lewis' 'Sad Screaming Old Man' Could Be You

12:00pm February 24, 2016

by Bob Boilen

A funny and scary claymation rendering of a song from the impassioned singer Jeffrey Lewis that wonders if a small twist of fate could turn any of us down a bitter and lonely road.

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Ben Arnold On World Cafe

9:52pm February 23, 2016

The Philly singer-songwriter brings 17 friends along to perform new music on stage in his hometown.

Kesha leaves the New York State Supreme Court.

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#FreeKesha Puts A Legal Battle In A Public Spotlight

7:07pm February 23, 2016

by Rose Friedman

The pop singer claims she was sexually abused by her producer and wants out of her contract with him and her record label. On Friday, a judge said no — and set off a storm of responses online.

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Clockwise from upper left: Big Thief, Tim Hecker, The Coathangers, Car Seat Headrest

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New Mix: Breakthroughs By Car Seat Headrest, The Coathangers, Big Thief, More

4:08pm February 23, 2016

On All Songs this week, Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton offer new songs by musicians poised to have a big year in 2016.

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Bonnie Raitt Explores Her Roots In 'Dig In Deep'

1:55pm February 23, 2016

by Ken Tucker

Raitt's new album is dominated by uptempo songs, R&B sounds and complex emotions. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the singer's distinctive style gives Dig In Deep a "vital glow."

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Wilco: Tiny Desk Concert

1:00pm February 23, 2016

by Bob Boilen

Bands don't typically get to play the Tiny Desk more than once, but Wilco is a natural exception. Watch the group perform "The Joke Explained" and three songs from its late-'90s catalog.

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Stephen Kellogg On Mountain Stage

12:55pm February 23, 2016

The Massachusetts singer-songwriter performs live in West Virginia, with his road band in tow.

"We live in an 808-driven world," DJ Dahi says. "Having a live bass line on a record gives it something that you can't take away."

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DJ Dahi: Making The Move From Bass Line To Top Billing

11:37am February 23, 2016

by Brad Wete

"My goal with this music is to not to have to be less of myself when I see people." says DJ Dahi, who's produced tracks for Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Tinashe.

Car Seat Headrest, in a scene from the new video for the song 'Vincent.'

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Car Seat Headrest Blasts Off With The Brilliant 'Vincent'

11:07am February 23, 2016

by Bob Boilen

All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen calls Car Seat Headrest's Teens of Denial an early front-runner to be his favorite album of 2016. Hear an epic song from the album.

(L-R) Pierre Guerineau and Marie Davidson of Essaie Pas.

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Songs We Love: Essaie Pas, 'Retox'

9:12am February 23, 2016

by Dave P.

Newest signing to DFA Records is a cold-wave Montreal duo in love with the sounds of analog synths, detached vocals and the feeling of the industrial night.