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Katseye and Phoebe Bridgers have the two biggest albums in the country this week

NPR | By Stephen Thompson

Published August 28, 2026 at 2:52 PM CDT

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NPR Music's Stephen Thompson reports on the success of the girl group and rising rock star's new albums.

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Stephen Thompson is a host, writer and reviewer for NPR Music and Pop Culture Happy Hour. He appears frequently on All Songs Considered and NPR newsmagazines.