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Welcome to NPR’s New Music Friday roundup for May 17, 2024. This week brings a diverse range of new releases across various genres. Let’s dive into the latest albums that have caught our attention. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5X8lN5fZSrLnXzFtDEUwb9 Table of Contents Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ Rapsody – ‘Please Don’t Cry’ Beth Gibbons – ‘Lives Outgrown’ Billie Eilish – ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ Billie Eilish’s latest album ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ showcases her unique blend of pop and alternative sounds. With standout tracks, Eilish continues to push boundaries in the music industry. Rapsody – ‘Please Don’t Cry’ Rapsody’s ‘Please Don’t Cry’ is a powerful and introspective album. Her lyrical prowess shines through, making this a must-listen for hip-hop fans. Beth Gibbons – ‘Lives Outgrown’ Beth Gibbons, known for her work with Portishead, delivers a haunting and ethereal experience with ‘Lives Outgrown’. The album features haunting vocals and atmospheric production, creating

Welcome to NPR’s Alt.Latino, where we bring you the latest and greatest in Latin music. This week, we’re excited to showcase some of the best new releases that have been making waves in the music scene. From Wyatt Flores to Grupo Frontera, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s dive in! Table of Contents Wyatt Flores Grupo Frontera Danny Ocean Wyatt Flores Wyatt Flores brings a unique blend of country and Latin music in his latest release, “Half Life.” Dive into his soulful melodies and captivating lyrics that will transport you to another world. Grupo Frontera Grupo Frontera’s “Me Hizo Un Favor” is a breakout hit that showcases the band’s regional sound and infectious energy. Get ready to dance and groove to their irresistible beats. Danny Ocean Danny Ocean’s “Cero Condiciones” is a powerful track that pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. Experience his raw talent and thought-provoking lyrics that will leave you wanting more. Explore these artists and more on Alt.L

NPR Music received nearly 7,000 entries to this year’s Tiny Desk Contest. Now, it’s your turn to vote for the Fan Favorite! Check out the list of top entries below and cast your vote for the artist you think deserves to win. Table of Contents Top Entries Voting Details Top Entries (Click On Links For Video) Agalisiga Mackey, “Tsitsutsa Tsigesv ᏥᏧᏣ ᏥᎨᏒ” Alejandro Aranda, “Pieces” Ama, “Amarra” Arian, “REALTV” Avangelia, “Breathin” Bandits on the run, “You Are Not A Ghost” Brian Brown, “Free” Casey Ruth Little, “smudge on the lens” Cáthia, “Taza de Café” Charity, “Cruel” Cleo Reed, “SWIM!” Cure for Paranoia “Cure For Paranoia’s TiiNY DESK” Danae Greenfield, “Flutterby” DAP The Contract, “Everybody Falls” Daphne Eckman, “acupuncture” Dead Pioneers, “Bad Indian” Eldraco+FreeNation, “Butterflies” Emily How, “Useless” FORAGER, “Haiku Nursery Rhyme” Frail Talk, “little al” George Perkins, “Young George” Janet Noguera, “Amateur Spirit” Jett Kwong, “Ficelle” JoJo DiSalvo, “Ode to Steel and Ston

You could call Dua Lipa’s third album, Radical Optimism, the further adventures in the pop music time machine. On the May 3 episode of New Music Friday, NPR Music’s Hazel Cills and WRTI’s Nate Chinen discuss the new album from dance-pop superstar Dua Lipa is called Radical Optimism, just the latest in 2024’s gauntlet of high profile new albums by major artists. Table of Contents Dua Lipa, Radical Optimism Jessica Pratt, Here in the Pitch Kamasi Washington, Fearless Movement Other Notable Albums Dua Lipa, Radical Optimism The new songs on Radical Optimism are mostly in the vein of Dua Lipa’s earlier work. A parade of hits from her last album, Future Nostalgia, proved to have incredible staying power. Hazel and Nate say the new album offers hints of surprising artistic developments in her sound. Jessica Pratt, Here in the Pitch Details about Jessica Pratt’s new album, Here in the Pitch. Kamasi Washington, Fearless Movement Information about Kamasi Washington’s latest release, Fearless Mo

The U.S. Constitution may not be the most obvious place to look for songwriting inspiration, but Aoife O’Donovan has found the trick. Her new album, All My Friends , draws inspiration from the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, and the fight for women’s rights over the past century. Table of Contents Finding Inspiration in the 19th Amendment Focus on Suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt Connecting the Past to the Future Finding Inspiration in the 19th Amendment Aoife O’Donovan was commissioned to write music to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which she found overwhelming at first. Despite the initial daunting feeling, she delved into the history of women’s rights and found a unique source of inspiration. Focus on Suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt O’Donovan decided to focus her album on suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt, exploring her life and the challenges she faced as a woman ahead of her time. By imagining the world through Catt’s eyes, O’Donovan found a