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July 3, 2026 • On a special mid-year episode of New Music Friday, host Stephen Thompson and a lineup of NPR Music writers and critics reflect on their favorite albums of the year so far. June 26, 2026 ...

Counting down the best songs inspired by ancient mythology, including tracks by Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Deftones, and of ...