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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Radiohead is letting fans pay what they wish for the band's new album, "In Rainbows." Today, we look at the "tip-jar" model for album sales and ask listeners how much they would pay for Radiohead's latest. Plus: Annie Clark has played alongside indie rockers like Sufjan Stevens and the Polyphonic Spree. Now she’s enjoying critical acclaim for a solo debut released under the name St. Vincent. She performs live in our studio.

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St. Vincent

Radiohead Passes the Tip Jar

Ever since they completed their EMI record deal with 2003's "Hail to the Thief," Radiohead has been the world's biggest unsigned band. Now, singer Thom Yorke and his bandmates are releasing a new album, "In Rainbows," on the Internet and letting fans decide how much to pay for it. We ...

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St. Vincent

Dallas native Annie Clark works under the stage name St. Vincent. Her solo debut, "Marry Me," recalls the vocal style of Kate Bush and the guitar-driven songs of PJ Harvey. She performs live in our studio.

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