All Songs Considered: Olivia Rodrigo, Nine Inch Nails, Rosalía
Apr 28, 2026•51 min
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Episode description
Our latest picks for the week’s best new songs include Olivia Rodrigo’s head-over-heels earworm “drop dead,” a stunning bonus cut from Rosalía’s LUX album, a surprising pop turn from Peter Gabriel, twisted dance beats from Nine Inch Nails and more.
NPR Music’s Hazel Cills joins host Robin Hiton.
Featured artists and songs:
(00:00) Intro
(01:49) Olivia Rodrigo: “drop dead” from you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
(09:50) Peter Gabriel: “Till Your Mind Is Shining (Bright-Side Mix)” from o\i
(20:23) Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize: “Heresy” from Nine Inch Noize
(28:47) Rosalía: “Focu 'Ranni” from LUX (Complete Works)
(36:21) Rostam: “Like a Spark” from American Stories
(42:51) Gregory Uhlmann: “Days” from Extra Stars
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NPR Music’s Hazel Cills joins host Robin Hiton.
Featured artists and songs:
(00:00) Intro
(01:49) Olivia Rodrigo: “drop dead” from you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
(09:50) Peter Gabriel: “Till Your Mind Is Shining (Bright-Side Mix)” from o\i
(20:23) Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize: “Heresy” from Nine Inch Noize
(28:47) Rosalía: “Focu 'Ranni” from LUX (Complete Works)
(36:21) Rostam: “Like a Spark” from American Stories
(42:51) Gregory Uhlmann: “Days” from Extra Stars
Support the show with a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend!
Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org
See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.
NPR Privacy Policy
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