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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

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

Starting his career back in the 1970s, Morrissey eventually found himself in the spotlight when he joined the rock band the Smiths. Although only active in the band from 1982 to 1987, the singer didn’t leave the stage as he pursued a prosperous solo career. Releasing several albums throughout the decades, Morrissey entered a legal battle with Capitol Records after his newest album Bonfire of Teenagers never released. Now, it appears that Morrissey took matters into his own hands, purchasing the rights back for two of his albums. Table of Contents Update on Capitol Records Battle Bonfire of Teenagers Controversy Collaborations on Bonfire of Teenagers Future Plans and Concerts Update on Capitol Records Battle Sharing an update about his fight with Capitol Records, Morrissey paid the exit fee to regain the rights to his albums. He expressed relief after a long legal battle and remains unsigned. Bonfire of Teenagers Controversy Capitol Records had scheduled a release for Bonfire of Teenage

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Are you a classical music enthusiast looking for new albums to add to your collection? Dive into these five captivating albums that showcase the brilliance of renowned composers and performers. American Counterpoints Experience the mesmerizing works of Julia Perry and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson in this album by the Experiential Orchestra. From Perry’s Violin Concerto to Perkinson’s Sinfonietta No 1, immerse yourself in mid-20th-century neoclassicism. Copland Conducts Copland: The Complete Columbia Album Collection Delve into the masterful recordings of Aaron Copland as he conducts his own compositions. Explore a range of pieces, from the iconic Appalachian Spring to the Symphonic Ode, and witness Copland’s brilliance as a conductor and pianist. Wide As Heaven: A Century of Song by Black American Composers Discover a rich tapestry of Black American classical repertoire in this album featuring works by William Grant Still, Anthony Davis, and more. Let baritone James Martin and pianist Ly