Saturday, August 24, 2013

NPR Music

FIRST LISTEN

First Listen: Franz Ferdinand, 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action'

Almost 10 years after "Take Me Out" helped the band break through commercially, win a Mercury Prize and craft a zeitgeist-defining sound — and two years after a rumored breakup — the Glaswegian dance-rock outfit returns with its first new album since 2009.
FAVORITE SESSIONS

The National, 'I Should Live In Salt' (Live)

With drummer Bryan Devendorf out due to an injury, The National played a pared-down set during its recent visit to KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic studios. Watch Matt Berninger and company perform "I Should Live In Salt."
MICROPHONE CHECK

Goodie Mob On Hip-Hop Made By And For Adults

The high-minded Atlanta quartet has reunited 18 years after its debut album and seven years after Cee-Lo Green's pop smash "Crazy."
THE RECORD

A Unique Digital Music Service, For Locals Only

Just as e-books have begun working their way into libraries, librarians are grappling with how to embrace digital music. At the Iowa City Public Library, an unusual licensing arrangement with local artists is having some success.

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