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J.I.D's new album is titled The Forever Story. David KA/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music Friday: The best releases out on Aug. 26

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Against the odds: How Blondie shattered the conventions of punk and pop

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A Place That Can't Exist Again: Blondie's New York

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