New Yorkers LCD Soundsystem have come out of retirement to release a new song for a soundtrack, while the Smashing Pumpkins reveal the first track for an epic rock opera album they’ve got in the works. Hear the latest from Indiana rapper Freddie Gibbs and from Minnesota artist Ber, and discover the sounds of California’s Jean Dawson and of U.K. band Sorry.

Today's Song of the Day is "Stars" from DEHD’s album, Blue Skies, out now.

Today's Song of the Day is "Baby Crazy" from Titus Andronicus’ album, The Will To Live, out now.

The bluegrass star and his dad are a match made tender by the familiar harmonies of two lifelong picking partners.

On "This Is Why," Paramore's sound is somehow aqueous and taut, showing its three members barreling ahead at the most thrilling heights of their musicianship.

Today's Song of the Day is "97 Avalon" from Charlie Burg’s album, Infinitely Tall, out now. Charlie Burg will be performing at the 7th Street Entry on Thursday, November 10th.

When you really love a band, new albums are always anticipated with equal amounts of excitement and anxiety. Will it continue their awesome legacy or be an absolute bummer?

Today's Song of the Day is "From The Hill" the new single from Nation of Language, out now.

Today's Song of the Day is "Blush" the new single from Dessa, out now. Dessa will be performing at First Avenue on Friday, October 21st.

Today's Song of the Day is “Don’t Go Back" from Marlon Williams’ album, My Boy, out now.