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Fresh Picks: Powwow meets the blues and a gorgeous Adrianne Lenker cover

Kari Hedlund

The KAXE Music Team highlights recent singles and albums you should listen to, including releases from Snocaps, Genesis Owusu, David Huckfelt and The Belair Bomb Lips.

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Album of the Week: 'Getting Killed' by Geese

Andrew Dziengel

Geese level up on their new album "Getting Killed" with their art rock sound.

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Album of the Week: 'Cut & Rewind' by Say She She

Kari Hedlund

While presented in a shiny package, Say She She channels optimism in "Cut & Rewind" through sound, and keeps it grounded in realism through words.

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Album of the Week: 'Neon Grey Midnight Green' by Neko Case

Malachy Koons

The indie-rock and alt-country icon's new album features expansive orchestration and a wide-eyed enthusiasm. It's her eighth solo — arriving seven years after "Hell-On."

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Album of the Week: 'Ain't Done with the Blues' by Buddy Guy

Kari Hedlund

Louisiana born bluesman Buddy Guy honors the blues genre in his latest album, "Ain't Done With the Blues," released on his 89th birthday.

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Album of the Week: 'Dark Sky Reserve' by Robin Kester

Malachy Koons

"Dark Sky Reserve" by Robin Kester is KAXE's Album of the Week for Sept. 15-21, 2025.

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Album of the Week: 'Hard Headed Woman' by Margo Price

Malachy Koons

"Hard Headed Woman" by Margo Price is KAXE's Album of the Week for Sept. 1-7, 2025.

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Album of the Week: 'Story The Crow Told Me' by Ketch Secor

Dan Gannon

'Story The Crow Told Me' by Ketch Secor is KAXE's Album of the Week for Aug. 25-31, 2025.

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Album of the Week: 'Now Would Be A Good Time' by Folk Bitch Trio

Malachy Koons

"Now Would Be A Good Time" by Folk Bitch Trio is KAXE's Album of the Week for Aug. 18-24, 2025.

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Album of the Week: 'Puff of Smoke' by The Wood Brothers

Kari Hedlund

"Puff of Smoke" by The Wood Brothers is KAXE's Album of the Week for Aug. 4-10, 2025.