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FIRST LISTEN First Listen: Angel Olsen, 'Burn Your Fire For No Witness' The singer's new album is the musical equivalent of a deep, questioning stare from a lover. These are delicate songs, with lyrics stripped to their essence. Stream the album

FAVORITE SESSIONS KEXP Presents: John Doe With Mike McCready Pearl Jam's lead guitarist recently made a surprise visit to KEXP's studios to perform with John Doe, leader of the pioneering American punk band X. Watch the two of them play X's "See How We Are." Watch the video

TINY DESK CONCERTS Suzanne Vega: Tiny Desk Concert Performing at the NPR Music offices, the inventive folk-music veteran bookends a four-song set with her hits "Luka" and "Tom's Diner." But she also plays two terrific new songs, from album called Tales From the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles, that sound as sharp as anything she's done. Watch the video

MUSIC LISTS The Other Guys: 5 Bands Missing From The British Invasion The Beatles may have opened the gates for British acts to find success on the American charts — but Lenny Kaye, guitarist of the Patti Smith Group and curator of the legendary '60s rock compilation Nuggets, says plenty of worthy groups simply never made the trip. Read this story