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Sharon Van Etten; Kurt Vile; Caroline Polachek; The Beths; Beach House

February 19, 2022

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Sharon Van Etten's new single “Porta” is her first new solo release since fall 2020. Michael Schmelling

This week on New Hot, David Safar presents two hours of the best that new music has to offer, including a cathartic single from Sharon Van Etten, the first taste of Kurt Vile’s new album, future pop sounds by Caroline Polachek, and Kiwi indie rockers The Beths. Plus, released in four chapters, hear more from the new album by Beach House.

Program playlist, hour 1

Program playlist, hour 2

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Beach House, 'Once Twice Melody' — Beach House, 'Once Twice Melody,' released February 18, 2022.
Sub Pop Records

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A man sitting on a sofa in a home recording studio — Kurt Vile's new album is "(watch my moves)", out April 15, 2022, on Verve Records.
Adam Wallacavage

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Caroline Polachek publicity photo — Caroline Polachek
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