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We share our picks for the best new tracks of the week, including Mitski’s surprising cover of One Direction’s “Fireproof.” But first, we remember Beck’s still mind-blowing Odelay, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary. 

NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich joins host Robin Hilton.

Featured artists and songs:

Beck’s Odelay at 30Perennial: “What’s New On The Beat Scene” from ModernismMitski: “Fireproof” from Puberty 2 (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)Sarah Davachi: “Songs of the Smile’s Fig: III. Follies” from The Will of TonguesShearwater: “Daydream Unbeliever” from The New WorldSleep: “Have Spacesuit Will Travel” (Single)L’Rain: “soulless cycle” from fata morgana

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