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Inside Track
by Colorado Public Radio
Inside Track helps you learn about up-and-coming musicians through insight and storytelling surrounding their songs.
Episodes
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Mountain Man Finds Musical And Personal Harmony On ‘Magic Ship’
The folk trio released its sophomore album earlier this year.
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Metric Captures Its Thunderous Live Sound On ‘Art Of Doubt’
The Canadian rock quartet's originally had a much different plan for its seventh album.
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20 Years In, Lucero Shows A New Side On ‘Among The Ghosts’
The long-running Memphis band revamps its sound and lyrics on its ninth album.
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After His Breakthrough, Leon Bridges Pushes Beyond 1960s Soul
On ‘Good Thing,’ the young singer-songwriter takes his music in new directions.
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Petal Is Angry, But Optimistic On ‘Magic Gone’
Pennsylvania artist Kiley Lotz's new album is split into two parts: Songs she wrote before psychological treatment, and songs she wrote in recovery.
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Snail Mail Learns To Write Without Boundaries On ‘Lush’
The Baltimore band released its critically-acclaimed debut album last month.
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On ‘Hollow Ground,’ Cut Worms Is A One-Man Vocal Group
The New York musician's debut album has a retro sound inspired by '50s doo-wop music.
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Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks Wear Different Musical Disguises On ‘Sparkle Hard’
The Portland band tries out different sounds and genres on its seventh album.
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After Years on the Road, Hinds Are Wiser and Stronger on ‘I Don’t Run’
After two years of nonstop touring, the Spanish band sings about the less glamorous side of the musician lifestyle on its sophomore album.
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Parquet Courts Prove They’re No Slackers On ‘Wide Awake!’
The New York indie band's new album is an explicitly political commentary on the current state of the U.S.
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Bad Licks Channel Anger Into A Timeless Rock Sound On Debut EP
The Denver band released the "Lies" EP earlier this year.
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On ‘The House,’ Porches Takes Home Recording To A New Level
The third album from synth-pop artist Aaron Maine pays tribute to the New York City apartment where he created it.
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Want To Hear They Might Be Giants’ New Album? Just Pick Up The Phone
The alternative music pioneers brought back their Dial-A-Song hotline to promote their 20th album, "I Like Fun."
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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Feel Like Family On New Album
The Denver soul-rock octet this month released "Tearing At The Seams," the follow-up to its gold-selling debut album.
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Alex Lahey’s ‘I Love You Like A Brother’ Sounds Like A Conversation With An Old Friend
The Australian rocker's 2017 LP was one of the most exciting debut records of the year.
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Tune-Yards’ ‘I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life’ Combines Dance And Discomfort
Merrill Garbus sings about racism, white privilege and climate change on the experimental duo's fourth album.
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On ‘HEAVN,’ Jamila Woods Celebrates The Chicago She Knows And Loves
The singer and poet set out to give a more balanced depiction of her hometown on her debut LP.
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Cults Makes An ‘Offering’ Of Hopefulness On Third Album
The New York duo's new album comes after a much-needed break from touring and recording.
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Torres Explores The Sound Of A Musician In Motion On ‘Three Futures’
Mackenzie Scott wrote the core of her third album during long walks through New York City.
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Tristen Ties Her Music And Poetry Together On ‘Sneaker Waves’
The Nashville singer-songwriter's third album follows "Saturnine," her first volume of poetry.
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Making Movies’ ‘I Am Another You’ Draws Upon The Immigrant Experience
The Kansas City band's new record takes its name from an ancient Mayan expression.
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Alvvays Turns Gruesome Nightmares Into Dream Pop On ‘Antisocialites’
Singer and songwriter Molly Rankin explains how her unpleasant dreams inspired the Toronto band's sophomore album.
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On ‘Okovi,’ Zola Jesus Gets Back To Its Experimental Roots
Nika Danilova describes how building a house helped shape her latest album.
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Grizzly Bear’s Secret Weapon Takes Center Stage On ‘Painted Ruins’
The band tells CPR's OpenAir how bassist and producer Chris Taylor stepped up in a big way on its latest album.
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A Giant Dog Finds A New Way To Be Fierce On ‘Toy’
Singer Sabrina Ellis explains how a car accident affected her songwriting for the Austin rockers' latest album.
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Hurray For The Riff Raff Fights For Its Heritage On ‘The Navigator’
Singer-songwriter Alynda Segarra describes how returning to her childhood neighborhood in New York City inspired her to write about gentrification on her latest album.
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(Sandy) Alex G Explores New Genres, New Collaborators On ‘Rocket’
The Philadelphia musician and producer shares insight on the collaborations and sounds of his latest album.
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Phoenix Creates An Escapist Fantasy On ‘Ti Amo’
The French rock quartet looked for peace of mind on its sixth album through joyful disco music.
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Bonobo Hones A Nomadic Writing Method On ‘Migration’
The British electronic music producer wrote his latest album while living entirely on the road.
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Aimee Mann Finds Joy In The Depths Of Sadness On ‘Mental Illness’
The singer-songwriter's latest album is purposefully downtempo and melancholy to suit its subject material.
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On ‘In Mind,’ Real Estate Finds Everything Happens For A Reason
Bassist and co-founder Alex Bleeker explains how lineup changes and side projects helped to create the New Jersey indie rock band's latest album.
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Cloud Nothings Takes Listeners On A Musical Journey On ‘Life Without Sound’
Frontman Dylan Baldi says the Cleveland band's latest album has something in common with New Age music.
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Crocodiles Use ‘Dreamless’ Nights To Their Advantage
The duo had creative breakthroughs while suffering from insomnia. That led to a new sound on their latest album.
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Lake Street Dive Uncovers Inspiration In An Unlikely Place
The band tried something new for their latest release. They looked for artists they’d never listened to.
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In Divisive Times, Craig Finn Looks For Common Ground
The Hold Steady frontman's latest solo album "We All Want The Same Things" features his most autobiographical work to date.
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Japandroids Broaden Their Musical Horizon On ‘Near To The Wild Heart Of Life’
The Vancouver duo moved away from the spontaneous feel of previous records and experimented in the studio for its third album.
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Tennis Returns To The Sea With ‘Yours Conditionally’
The Denver husband-and-wife duo self-released and self-produced their fourth album after a long sailing trip.
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Thundercat Teams Up With Unexpected Musical Heroes On ‘Drunk’
The bassist and singer recruited Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins for his new LP.
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Landlady Uses Weirdness As A Weapon On ‘The World Is A Loud Place’
The Brooklyn band's new album finds singer Adam Schatz at his most confident.
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Wax Tailor’s Latest Is An American Road Trip Soundtrack
The French producer's "By Any Beats Necessary" is heavily influenced by American blues and hip-hop.
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Hamilton Leithauser Steps Out Of His Comfort Zone With A New Musical Friendship
The former Walkmen frontman explores new musical territory with former Vampire Weekend member Rostam Batmanglij on "I Had A Dream That You Were Mine."
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Wheelchair Sports Camp Embraces Its Outsider Status On ‘No Big Deal’
The Denver hip-hop band has found a home on Sage Francis' Strange Famous label for its debut LP.
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Agnes Obel Reveals The Secret To Living As A ‘Citizen Of Glass’
The Danish singer-songwriter's latest album tackles the subject of surveillance in the 21st century.
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Mike Watt Captures A Pivotal Career Moment On ‘Ring Spiel Tour ’95’
The new album from the former Minutemen and Stooges bassist captures a night on his remarkable 1995 solo tour. His backing band featured members of Nirvana and Pearl Jam.
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Prinze George Move Beyond ‘Illiterate Synth Pop’ On Debut Album
The rising New York trio hopes to overcome the early challenges of the record industry after releasing its debut.
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LVL UP Learns The Joys And Pitfalls Of Running An Indie Label
The New York band released this year its Sub Pop debut, "Return To Love."
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Devendra Banhart Embraces Japanese Culture On ‘Ape In Pink Marble’
For his latest album, the singer-songwriter imagined himself playing in a Tokyo hotel.
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Bleached Takes A Serious Turn On ‘Welcome The Worms’
Singer Jennifer Clavin explains why she didn't want to write meaningless lyrics for the Los Angeles band's sophomore album.
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Lou Barlow Shares His Guide To Surviving Dinosaur Jr.
The band's latest album, "Give A Glimpse Of What Yer Not," is his favorite since reuniting with the band in 2005.
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Japanese Breakfast’s ‘Psychopomp’ Reflects On Dreams And Death
Michelle Zauner recorded her debut LP as Japanese Breakfast immediately following a personal tragedy.
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Inside Track helps you learn about up-and-coming musicians through insight and storytelling surrounding their songs.
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