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This week's mix opens with David J, closes with Ashley Parker Angel, and in between there's Big Star, Oasis, the Damned, Depeche Mode, Frank Turner, and much more

This week's mix opens with Dame Shirley Bassey covering P!nk, closes with the Eurythmics covering the Smiths, and in between there's ABBA, Nirvana, St. Vincent, Vampire Weekend, and more

What comes through loud and clear on this compilation are not only the recognizable names – Ultravox, XTC, Sisters of Mercy – but the lesser known bands and cult heroes.

This week's mix opens with the Eagles, closes with Neil Hannon, and in between there's Deee-Lite, Dolly Parton, the Darkness, Drake Bell, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, and more

This week's mix opens with Frankie Goes to Hollywood, closes with Makaya McCraven, and in between there's T. Rex, Blur, Bruce Hornsby, Kirsty MacColl, and more

This week's mix opens with Echo and the Bunnymen, closes with Taylor Bickett, and in between there's Ministry, the Monkees, Kacey Musgraves, Fall Out Boy, and much more

MGMT's fifth album 'Loss of Life' is a synthesis of the duo's strengths, while the Manatees' new EP offers a quirkily infectious blend of indie guitars and dance rhythms.

This week's mix opens with the Dream Academy, closes with the Brothers Johnson, and in between there's Ash, Kasabian, L7, the Little River Band, Usher, and much more

James Brown's 'We Got to Change' was recorded in 1970, only to go unheard for decades.

This week's mix opens with The KLF, closes with Aaron Neville, and in between there's the Wonder Stuff, Tom Waits, Waxahatchee, and much more

This week's mix opens with Fields of the Nephilim, closes with Mojo Nixon, and in between there's Soft Cell, Steel Pulse, The Stone Roses, and The Last Dinner Party

Plus, a new look at Wings' immortal 'Band on the Run.'

This week's mix opens with Public Image Ltd., closes with Tom Waits, and in between there's Chaka Khan, Paul Anka, Jason Isbell, Nas, and the Smiths

This week's mix starts with a sea shanty, closes with the new Zutons single, and in between there's Ariana Grande, Sleater-Kinney, and much more

Three-album set 'Pushin' Too Hard' is a vital collection of American garage rock.

This week's mix starts with 'Nowhere Girl," closes with a cover of "Cat People," and in between there's Ween, Wilco, Yard Act, and much more

Q Readers selected the 20 greatest Who songs, from 'Love Reign O'er Me' to 'Won't Get Fooled Again,' plus 18 other classics

With the typical holiday doldrums in the rearview, this weekend offers a bounty of new music.

This week's mix starts with 'The Simpsons' and closes with 'Weird Al' featuring Ben Folds. Also included: The Fall, Mos Def and Mayday Parade.

Other artists in the mix: the Federals, Winston's Fumbs, the Bonzo Dog Band, Eddie Harris, Murray Head, Detective and Badfinger.

Wexler inspired "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," produced albums for Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, and helped sign Led Zeppelin.

This week's playlist starts at the Top of the Pops, closes with Lana Del Rey, and includes songs by everyone from Billy Bragg to Spinal Tap

Among the artists included on the playlist: Billy Bragg, Robyn Hitchcock, 10,000 Maniacs, Spacehog, Patti Smith, and the Golden Palominos.

The noted musician and songwriter has collaborated with everyone from the Beach Boys to Scissor Sisters and Saint Etienne to Silverchair

The new track is described as a power pop anthem about 'making every minute count and living up to your potential.'

The material traverses the decades, from her 1964 debut single, "As Tears Go By," to a tune from her 2021 album, 'She Walks in Beauty'

This week's playlist opens with X, closes with a Taylor Swift cover, and includes songs by everyone from Kool and the Gang to Gang of Four

Lest it be forgotten, he was the only legit surfer within the roster of the Beach Boys

It's high past time that you were introduced to Millie Jackson and Isaac Hayes crooning 'Feels Like the First Time.'

Among the artists Parsons worked with in the studio: The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Al Stewart, Ambrosia, the Hollies, and Pilot

Despite the typical December dearth of new releases, collections from Willie Nelson and Carole King offer plenty of options.

In this week's playlist, we start with LCD Soundsystem, close with David Hasselhoff, with everything from The Byrds to The Bolshoi in between

A 50th anniversary edition of Mott the Hoople's 'All the Young Dudes' also arrives today.

Q staff pick their top five favorite albums, musical moments, and discoveries of 2023.

In this week's playlist, we start with John Lennon, close with Bob Marley, and in between there's everything from X-Ray Spex to Erykah Badu

Gabriel's first new album in more than a decade highlights the week's new releases.

In this week's playlist, we open and close with the Pogues, and in between there's everything from Harry Styles to Killing Joke.

Q staff discuss the singer's latest re-recording, and consult with a few experts.