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DECEPTIVE CADENCE In 2014, The Classical World Still Can't Stop Fat-Shaming Women Over the weekend, five London-based critics reviewed a new opera production — and each attacked the weight of one of the female soloists. Do they treat male vocalists the same way? Read this story

ALL SONGS TV Ages And Ages: Tiny Desk Concert The band makes the kind of music that can restore your faith in humanity — for at least as long as it takes you to watch this uplifting performance in the NPR Music offices. Watch the video

FIRST LISTEN First Listen: Owen Pallett, 'In Conflict' If there's any conflict at all throughout these 13 tracks, it's purely an internal one for Pallett, a legit composer who also possesses the instincts to craft brilliant pop songs. Stream the album

FAVORITE SESSIONS KEXP Presents: Shovels & Rope Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent recently brought their rousing folk-rock anthems to the KEXP studios. Watch the duo perform the dark "Shank Hill St." live on the air. Watch the video