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Just past the halfway point of 2009, we're already thinking about the best music of the year. All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen wants your picks, but in the meantime, he's selected his three favorite songs from The Low Anthem, Fanfarlo and Patrick Watson.

Two Virginians who live and work in Europe will return next week to host the 23rd annual Chamber Music Festival in Charlottesville, and this year’s program features a virtual performance in which audience members wearing special goggles can walk around on stage – observing the musicians at close range and hearing the music in a whole new way.

The Tennessee band's music was quickly pegged as "emo" — a melodic variant of punk that has its share of detractors. "Emo really stands for emotion," says singer Hayley Williams. "I don't think there's anything wrong with writing songs that are emotional."

After the acrimonious departure of guitarist and songwriter Noel Gallagher, the former members of Oasis have regrouped with a different name and a brash new sound.

The British band's goal was simple: sound like four guys playing music in a room.

"OMG," from Usher's just-released Raymond vs. Raymond, marks something of a departure for the singer. In "OMG," center stage is given over to the song's inner workings -- and collaborator will.i.am -- rather than Usher's pleading voice.

Forecasters predict that heavy rainfall this Halloweekend will make trick-or-treating a no go in drought-stricken parts of the country.

Pelosi said she is grateful for the quick response of law enforcement and medical experts and that she is leaning on her faith in a difficult time.

The protesters repeatedly yelled, "Vote for climate now!" while Cruz spoke about inflation in the United States.

A part of the sun has broken off and was swept up in a polar vortex. Scientists say it's not as dangerous as it sounds.