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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Listen to some newfound favorites, including an epic piano anthem by Florence + The Machine, Kalyn Fay's softened serenade and an acoustic drive-by ballad from Oshima Brothers.

Every month, NPR member stations in our public radio network let us know what's been on repeat in their worlds to meet your music discovery and streaming needs.

You can expect an epic piano anthem from Florence + The Machine, Kalyn Fay's softened serenade and an acoustic drive-by ballad by Oshima Brothers in this month's playlist. Below are some newfound favorites, all written from the voices of public radio stations across the country.


Oshima Brothers, "Ellie"

Oshima Brothers are the epitome of DIY. Only in the last year or two has the duo added to its team to help with booking and marketing. They did the story of the video to "Ellie," which follows the story of the song, written for a new friend they met at a weekend of dancing. They created the video themselves. They produce it all.

Sean and Jamie are two of the most inspirational people I've met. They perform a roots-based pop

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