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New songs by Sharon Van Etten, alt-J and a gorgeous tune by Sean Lennon, Carrie Fisher + Willow

Sharon Van Etten: The End of the World As part of the soundtrack for “The Man In The High Castle,” comes Sharon Van Etten’s gorgeous cover version of one of the most beloved songs ever: “The End of The World.” Originally recorded in 1962 by Skeeter Davis, the heartbreaking song has been covered many, many times in the past (in Portuguese, Finnish and Cantonese; and …

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New music from Vagabon, Ragers, Lonleyspeck and an Erykah Badu-inspired mixtape

The Shins: Painting a Hole The fourth preview release from their forthcoming album Heartworms, “Painting a Hole” is a refreshing burst of psychedelic energy from The Shins. With kooky catchiness, pounding drums and a divinely palatable eccentricity, it distances itself from the previous three singles—with James Mercer putting his vocals to a pointed use. It gives reason to be excited about the band’s first album …

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A song supporting Standing Rock, new music by Lana Del Rey, The Internet's youngest member and more

Holly Miranda + The New Asylum Choir: Midnight Oil For her beautiful new track “Midnight Oil,” singer/songwriter Holly Miranda has been joined by 28 other voices who unite under the moniker New Asylum Choir—including icon Ani DiFranco and Kyp Malone of TV on the Radio. A cover of an obscure Cris Williamson song from her 1978 album Lumiere, “Midnight Oil” carries a message of empowerment …