​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week.

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Big Boi, shown here at this past weekend's Pitchfork Festival, dominated our playlists.

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As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week.

This week, out of 115 total picks there was some clear critical consensus among us, as new releases from Big Boi, the Roots, Rick Ross and FOE & Whygee all appeared on multiple lists. This week, we also welcome the newest additions to our growing Backbeat family, Bree Davies, Rachel Romero, Nicole Cormier and D. Williams. See our top spins and feel free to weigh in with picks of your own after the jump.

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​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. It was an eclectic week, but Erykah Badu, Brian Eno and a lot of '80s post-punk cropped up in multiple places. See our top spins and feel free to weigh in with picks of your own after the jump.

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​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Of ninety total picks this week, there was no crossover. Couldn't help but notice that a few acts appearing at this Saturday's Westword Music Showcase, do appear on the list. See our top spins and feel free to weigh in with picks of your own after the jump.

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​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Of 75 total picks this week, surprisingly, there was no crossover -- well, unless you consider two separate titles from Danielle Ate the Sandwich to be crossover. See our top spins and feel free to weigh in with picks of your own after the jump.

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​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Of 85 total picks this week, new albums from Janelle Monae, Mane Rok and the Gromet topped our playlists -- oh, and our boy Chris Callaway surprises absolutely no one by including the Kinks in his top spins. See our top spins and feel free to weigh in with picks of your own after the jump.

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​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Of ninety total picks this week, new albums from Nathaniel Rateliff and Sleigh Bells, as well as various songs by Bruno Mars topped our playlists. And you'll note that Chris Callaway didn't list the Kinks this week (though, he did list Ray Davies, so we're not sure if that counts). Otherwise, we were all over the map with a healthy mix of local and national releases. See our top spins and feel free to weigh in with picks of your own after the jump.

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​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Of 85 total picks this week, new albums from Nathaniel Rateliff, Kinetix and Broken Social Scene topped our playlists. Otherwise, we were all over the map with a healthy mix of local and national releases. See our top spins and feel free to weigh in with picks of your own after the jump.

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​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Of ninety total picks this week, there was no crossover this week. We were all listening to different stuff -- well, unless you count Jef Otte who listed the Kinks and Chris Callaway, who surprisingly did the same. See our top spins and feel free to weigh in with picks of your own after the jump.

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​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we're listening to this week. Of more seventy total picks this week, B.o.B., Bop Skizzum, Tommy Metz and The Pirate Signal appeared on multiple lists and our boy Chris Callaway almost made it an entire week without listening to the Kinks. See our top spins and feel free to weigh in with picks of your own after the jump.

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