Alessia Cara's new album, Know It All, comes out Nov. 13. Meredith Truax/Courtesy of the artist. hide caption

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First Listen: Alessia Cara, 'Know It All'

The 19-year-old is ascending pop music's hierarchy by standing strong in herself.

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Chris Isaak's new album, First Comes The Night, comes out Nov. 13. Andrew Macpherson/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Harris J's debut album is called Salam, Arabic for "peace." Phil Scott/Awakening Records hide caption

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Music Interviews

Harris J: Pop Music Meets Islam

The 18-year-old British singer says his faith is a misunderstood one. He's hoping his music will help change that.

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Harry Connick, Jr.'s new album, That Would Be Me, is out now. LeAnn Mueller/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

Harry Connick, Jr. On Tough Love And Letting Go Of The Wheel

Connick has been interpreting American jazz and pop since he was a kid studying under Ellis Marsalis — who, more than once, told him to quit.

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All Songs Considered

New Music From Beach House, Chairlift, CMJ Discoveries And More

This week on All Songs Considered, we talk about discoveries from the CMJ Music Marathon and television commercials alike.

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