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• Media Monitor: NPR Music Concludes First Leg of Tiny Desk Contest Tour

  16 Jun 2026 10:01 a.m. · Source: NPR Music

  NPR Music reports the first leg of its Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour has wrapped up, featuring winner Cure For Paranoia and other artists in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. The second leg will visit Texas, Denver,…

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• Media Monitor: Phoebe Bridgers Returns to Stage, Signaling 'Sad Girl Summer' Trend with Olivia Rodrigo and Gracie Abrams

  13 Jun 2026 9:01 a.m. · Source: NPR Music

  NPR Music reports Phoebe Bridgers' return to the stage, joining Olivia Rodrigo and Gracie Abrams in a 'sad girl summer' trend of confessional songwriting, while also covering other new music releases and artist interviews.

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• Tiny Desk Contest Tour Kicks Off in Los Angeles, Editor Shares 2026 Favorites

  9 Jun 2026 10:02 a.m.

  NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest On the Road tour kicks off in Los Angeles with Cure For Paranoia. Series editor Lars Gotrich also shares his favorite "left-of-center" entries from the 2026 contest.

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• Media Monitor: NPR Music Connects Black Music Month to Civil Rights Movement Amid Voting Rights Act Changes

  8 Jun 2026 9:22 a.m. · Source: NPR Music

  NPR Music reports on the historical ties between Black Music Month and the Civil Rights Movement, noting recent Supreme Court actions. It also covers new music releases, a Michael Jackson biopic, and a 'Song of the Summer' contender.

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• Media Monitor: NPR Music Explores Definitive Millennial Song, Reports on New Releases and Jazz Icons

  30 May 2026 9:02 a.m. · Source: NPR Music

  NPR Music explores what defines the millennial generation's anthem, while also reporting on new albums from Boards of Canada and Drake, and tributes to jazz legends Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins.

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• Media Monitor: NPR Music reviews Marisa Anderson's new album, covers Drake, SNL, and symphony appointment

  23 May 2026 9:02 a.m. · Source: NPR Music

  NPR Music reports on Marisa Anderson's new album exploring global folk music, Drake's latest releases, SNL musical guest rankings, and new symphony director Elim Chan.

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• Media Monitor: NPR Music highlights Kacey Musgraves' new album, return to country roots

  14 Mar 2026 9:02 a.m. · Source: NPR Music

  NPR Music is reporting that Kacey Musgraves is releasing a new album, 'Middle of Nowhere,' that returns to her country roots and explores Texas and Mexican influences, drawing parallels to other artists.

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