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The latest edition of the program includes a new, pop-flavored single from Nine Inch Nails; brooding, cerebral hip-hop from Earl Sweatshirt; a late-summer dance jam from Seven Davis Jr.; the Beatle-y music of The Goldberg Sisters; Argentinian electronic musician Juana Molina; and more.

This week's new mix features a profound Tiny Desk Contest entry, "dorky" electropop from Australian group Confidence Man, an intimate paean to different loves from Forth Wanderers and more.

A new site called The People's Science aims to bring researchers and the general public together to talk about the work they're doing. Tania Lombrozo takes a look and tries it out for herself.

The recent Civil Rights Summit in Austin showcased many powerful voices of the movement. Mavis Staples was known for combining that message with music. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

Vince Gill is a can't-miss country music hit maker whose signature sound combines the pop feel of modern country acts with a deep love and respect of traditional country music soul. Gill sat down recently with NPR's Melissa Block to play some songs from his new album. Watch a video of Gill perform a solo rendition of "We Had It All" and hear him perform other songs exclusive to npr.org.

A new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York focuses on the Big Apple's impact on pop culture.

Pop. 1280 is the perfect noir thriller, featuring a murderous, corn bread-loving sheriff from a small town in the South. Author Stephen Marche explains why the book is genre fiction at its best. Do you have a favorite tale of twisted justice? Tell us in the comments.

In 2014, NPR’s Tiny Desk debuted its Tiny Desk Contest, giving amateur artists a chance to step into the spotlight of the well-known venue. WAMC is highlighting some hopefuls from our region. First we hear from Tori Christie of toriendofstory, an Indie/ R&B pop band from Albany, and Luke Wygodny of The Heartstrings Project, based in Cold Spring, New York. These interviews are a part of a WAMC series to highlight local entrants in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest.

NPR talks to pop superstar Ed Sheeran about his new album, "Play."

Marvel's latest release is a decently effective blend of misfit mercenaries and pop psychology.