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An album made entirely of endangered bird sounds beat Taylor Swift on a top 50 chart

An album made entirely of endangered bird sounds beat Taylor Swift on a top 50 chart

“Songs Of Disappearance” is an entire album of calls from endangered Australian birds. Last month, it briefly perched at No. 3 on the country's top 50 albums chart — ahead of Taylor Swift.
by Megan Lim and Patrick Jarenwattananon

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Logic's song '1-800-273-8255' may have led to hundreds fewer suicides, study finds

Logic's song '1-800-273-8255' may have led to hundreds fewer suicides, study finds

In 2017, the rapper Logic named a song after the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number. Now, a new study has found it may have had a remarkable impact.
by Mano Sundaresan and Patrick Jarenwattananon

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Vicente Fernández, revered Mexican singer, dies at 81

Vicente Fernández, revered Mexican singer, dies at 81

Fernández was largely considered the last living legend of the Mexican ranchera, the style of song deeply rooted in the values and traditions of rural Mexico. Over a six-decade career, his voice became synonymous with Mexico itself.
by Adrian Florido

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Holiday music that puts you in the spirit

Holiday music that puts you in the spirit

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, and MPR News host Angela Davis talks about your favorite holiday music. Freshen up you playlist and hear what other people are listening to this December.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Song of the Day: 'Motion of Love' by the Gene Loves Jezebel

Get your hairspray. Wednesday’s Song of the Day comes from Pat Brickson’s “Mix Tape” show, produced in Thief River Falls. His theme this week is ‘80s British new wave.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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We just wanted a report on Spotify Wrapped. Siri had other plans.

We just wanted a report on Spotify Wrapped. Siri had other plans.

Our producer Alex Cheng was trying to bring us a report on Spotify Wrapped — but then Siri woke up on his phone and cut in with some stats of her own. Turns out, Siri can be kind of mean.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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Song of the Day: 'First Time Around' by New Salty Dog

Monday’s Song of the Day comes from Will Moore, the music director at WTIP in Grand Marais, Minn., — so you know it features some great Northland sounds.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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When making music breaks your body

When making music breaks your body

An arthritis diagnosis means the latest album by the San Francisco Bay Area band The Dodos is likely its last. It is a striking reminder of the oft-overlooked physical strains of music careers.
by Grayson Haver Currin

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