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Real Estate stop by NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series.

Two of my favorite things: Alabama Shakes on World Cafe. I’m obsessed, it happens. 

Bob Boilen, Robin Hilton, Stephen Thompson and Ann Powers discuss their favorite musical moments of 2011.

First Listen: Childish Cambino | CAMP exclusively on NPR

If you listen to Camp on a computer, do yourself a favor and open up Wikipedia and Urban Dictionary in separate tabs. Childish Gambino’s lyrics are so dense with analogies and comedic references that you’ll need those reference guides to decode some of his verses. 

First Listen: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, ‘Hysterical’ (via NPR Music)

Oh, hello Freelance Whales. You’re next on the playlist.

Listening to my new favorite band, The Civil Wars, who performed live at the Newport Folk Festival, to kick off the weekend. 

Robyn at Sasquatch.

Photo Credit: Brittney Bush Bollay for KEXP

NPR Music has archived sets from Sasquatch, including: The Antlers, Local Natives, Robyn, The Radio Dept., Wye Oak, Das Racist, Wilco, The Decemberists and more. Yeah, I know.

Photo credit: Alex Crick for KEXP

The Head and The Heart performed live on KEXP from Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop in downtown Austin for SXSW

Music to take you out on this glorious Friday. 

Music to help me focus this afternoon: the new Wye Oak album, Civilian. It’s playing in its entirety on NPR until March 8. Click through to listen.

High Highs - Open Season

Yesterday’s NPR Song of the Day. Mellow, breezy and totally ready for Spring

Local Natives: Tiny Desk Concert on NPR All Songs Considered

Some music on a Spring-y Friday:

Ivan And Alyosha performing on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert