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Send us a voice memo about a song that hit you hard in 2024 -- one you listened to on repeat, ugly cried to, or that just made you feel something deeper than any other song this year.

Portishead's lead singer and lyricist performs songs from her debut solo album, Lives Outgrown.

Paxton plays guitar, banjo, piano and harmonica -- among other instruments. He's known for performing music from the 1920s and '30s. Paxton's new album of original songs is Things Done Changed.

Paxton plays guitar, banjo, piano and harmonica -- among other instruments. He's known for performing music from the 1920s and 30s. Paxton's new album of original songs is Things Done Changed.

The indie rocker brings their catchy songs full of big ideas to the Tiny Desk.

You can't always know that it's a great year for new music while it's happening, but there was a sense from the very start of 2024 that we were in for a ride.

Remembering singer Nick Drake, 50 years on

The Earworm Eraser is a 40-second audio track specifically designed to banish "Jingle Bells," "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and other much-too-catchy seasonal tunes.

Years ago, the acclaimed cellist asked a high school student to help him name his instrument. He brought his cello -- aka "Petunia" -- in for music and conversation during this May 2024 interview.

A federal judge has once again ruled against Combs, who has been imprisoned since being charged with sex trafficking and racketeering in September.