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Station Breaks: The Best New Songs From NPR Music Stations

Enjoy August's exciting array of new discoveries from Bernard Fowler, Neal Francis, Erin Rae and more, in a playlist curated by NPR Music stations.
Bandits on the Run began playing music together in the subways of New York City.

NPR Music's Station Breaks is all about new discoveries, so if you're looking for a truly original set of music off the mainstream radio dial, you've found it. August's selection of tracks has something for everyone: ambient, funk, jazz, acoustic and more.

Just watch the diverse creative visions displayed in these music videos. Dhani Harrison's "Motorways (Erase It)" will leave you grinning as you join Fido on a thrilling world adventure.

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