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Monday, May 14, 2012

Beck.

May 14, 2012 In this 20th-anniversary special, David Dye examines the music of Beck through the years.

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Said The Whale's new album is called Little Mountain.

May 14, 2012 Download a song by the Canadian band, which glides between toe-tapping pop and beautiful crooning.

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Friday, May 11, 2012

The Ting Tings

May 11, 2012 Hear the synth-pop duo mash up pop and grime on songs from Sounds From Nowheresville.

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Thursday, May 10, 2012

Polica

May 10, 2012 The band, known for their interesting take on autotune, plays songs from their debut album.

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Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Allo Darlin'.

May 9, 2012 The band, known for charming four-part vocal harmonies, plays songs from its second album, Europe.

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May 7: World Cafe Looks Back: Jam-boree
May 8: First Aid Kit
May 9: Allo Darlin'
May 10: Polica
May 11: The Ting Tings