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Nourished By Time. Mac Demarco. Earl Sweatshirt. Stephen Thompson and Vermont Public's Tad Cautious discuss the best new albums out this new music Friday. The Starting 5: • Nourished By Time, The Passionate Ones ( Stream ) • Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, That Wasn't a Dream ( Stream ) • Greg Freeman, Burnover ( Stream ) • Kathleen Edwards, Billionaire ( Stream ) • Mac DeMarco, Guitar ( Stream ) The Lightning Round: • Laufey, A Matter of Time • Sombr, I Barely Know Her • Ami Taf Ra, The Proph...
What songs take us back to 2005? Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary. A shortened version of this episode ran earlier in the year. 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
On Alt.Latino we often discuss the way that traditions are recognized and expanded upon. Usually it’s when we’re talking about new artists. But this week we are spending time honoring two legends: Tex Mex accordion player Flaco Jimenez and Latin jazz pianist/composer Eddie Palmieri each died within the last few weeks. They were foundational to their respective musical cultures, products of two distinct Latino cultural and musical traditions who also expanded the idea of tradition with their musi...
NPR's All Songs Considered celebrates its 25th anniversary by revisiting the defining songs from its first five years (2000-2004). Hosts Stephen Thompson and Robin Hilton share their top picks, discussing the cultural impact of artists like Coldplay, Björk, The Shins, Andrew W.K., The Flaming Lips, OutKast, The Killers, and more. The episode also explores how music discovery evolved during the early 2000s, influenced by Napster and popular TV shows.
KAYTRANADA. Dijon. Molly Tuttle. We discuss the best new albums of the week with arts critic Amelia Mason from WBUR in Boston. Intro • KAYTRANADA, 'AIN’T NO DAMN WAY!' ( Stream ) The Starting 5 • Dijon, 'Baby' ( Stream ) • Marissa Nadler, 'New Radiations' ( Stream ) • Molly Tuttle, 'So Long Little Miss Sunshine' ( Stream ) • Pile, 'Sunshine and Balance Beams' ( Stream ) • Joseph Decosimo, 'Fiery Gizzard' ( Stream ) The Lightning Round • Cassandra Jenkins, 'My Light, My Massage Parlor' • Cass McC...
Alt.Latino host Anamaria Sayre and frequent guest Isabella Gomez Sarmiento share their favorite Latin pop earworms of the moment. Featured artists and songs: • Simon Grossmann, "Copa Del Mundo" • Xavi & Kapo, "Bien Pedos" • Ana Frango Elétrico, "A Sua Diversão" • Piek & Letón Pé, "Prendan Un Fokin Abanico" • Letón Pé, "Madrugá" • Martox, "Si Es Verdad" • Lena Dardelet & Martox, "A mí de ti" • stivijoes, "Solo" • stivijoes, "No he nacido rico" The audio for this episode has been produ...
Hosts of All Songs Considered delve into crafting the ultimate road trip playlist, sharing personal selections and ground rules for car music. They explore various categories including engaging kid-friendly tracks, Broadway sing-alongs, high-energy rock for drivers, and meditative tunes for nighttime drives. The discussion covers unexpected musical revelations, family compromises, and the role of nostalgia, concluding with their top song picks from 2024 for the 25th-anniversary celebration.
Ethel Cain. Charley Crockett. J.I.D. Plug in to the week's top new releases with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and guest DeShun Nance of WJSU's The Sipp in Jackson, Miss. The Starting 5: • J.I.D, 'God Does Like Ugly' ( Stream ) • Ethel Cain, 'Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You' ( Stream ) • Amaarae, 'BLACK STAR' ( Stream ) • Charley Crockett, 'Dollar a Day' ( Stream ) • Gordi, 'Like Plasticine' ( Stream ) The Lightning Round: • Hayes Carll, 'We're Only Human' • Big Freedia, 'Pressing Onward'...
Some might call it whiplash, the way we sometimes zip from one genre of Latin music to another in our New Music shows. But I like to think of it as an expression of the richness and vitality of all music made under what is known as Latin music. This week's selections reinforce the idea that trying to identify this music under one heading is impossible. Let's just call it Good Music. Featured artists and songs: Harold Lopez-Nussa, “Niña Con Violin” Sofia Kourtesis, "Canela Pura” and "Ballumbrosio...
We update our list of the year’s best songs with new obsessions from The Antlers, polymath Keaton Henson, pianist Julia Hamos, Estonian composer Arvo Pärt and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. Julia Hamos: “Ellis Island,” from Ellis Island 2. The Antlers: “Carnage,” from Blight 3. Gabriela Ortiz: “El olo del Jaguar,” from Yanga 4. Keaton Henson: “Lazy Magician (feat. Julia Steiner)” (single) 5. Arvo Pärt: “Nunc dimittis,” from And I heard a voice All Songs Considered 25th anniversary segment:...
Newcomer Emily Hines. Hardcore collective The Armed. A Susumu Yokota boxset. WDET's Liz Warner joins NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to dive into their favorite albums out this week. The Starting 5: • Emily Hines, 'These Days' • The Armed, 'THE FUTURE IS HERE AND EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE DESTROYED' • Mal Devisa, 'Palimpsesa' • Caimin Gilmore, 'BlackGate' • Susumu Yokota, 'Skintone Edition Volume 1' (box set) The Lightning Round: • Buddy Guy, 'Ain't Done With The Blues' • René Najera, 'Painted Life' •...
Global superstar Bad Bunny is hosting an unprecedented 30 concert residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fans are calling it a defining cultural moment for the island. Anamaria Sayre attended two recent shows and shared her reflections. Music featured in this episode: • Bad Bunny, "Callaita" • Bad Bunny, "Baile Inolvidable" • Los Pleneros de la Cresta, "Los de la Isla" • Gilberto Santa Rosa,"La Agarro Bajando" • Bad Bunny, "Lo Que Le Paso A Hawaii" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited an...
You asked, we listened: Roséwave is back! Our summer playlist series returns with syrupy sweet songs from the likes of Amerie, Wednesday, Addison Rae, Marvin Gaye, and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. The Jamies: "Summertime Summertime" 2. The Lijadu Sisters: "Come on Home," from 'Horizon Unlimited' 3. Amerie: "Why Don't We Fall in Love," from 'All I Have' 4. Waxahatchee: "Much Ado About Nothing," from 'Tigers Blood (Deluxe)' 5. Wednesday: "Elderberry Wine," from 'Bleeds' 6. Katie Gavin: "Af...
Tyler Childers. Patty Griffin. Indigo De Souza. Joe Kendrick of WNCW in North Carolina joins us to discuss the best albums out on July 25. Intro: • Tyler, The Creator, 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS' The Starting 5: • Tyler Childers, 'Snipe Hunter' • Patty Griffin, 'Crown of Roses' • Indigo De Souza, 'Precipice' • Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band, 'New Threats from the Soul' • Yoshika Colwell, 'On The Wing' The Lightning Round: • Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, 'Alfredo 2' • Cory Hanson, 'I Love Peo...
Before Ana heads off to see Bad Bunny's unprecedented residency in Puerto Rico, we chat a little about why the celebration is significant to the island and Latin music in general. We also dig deep into new releases that include four different approaches to the guitar and a musician from Peru who defies genre to create his own musical language. Music heard in this episode: • Hermanos Gutiérrez, "Elegantly Wasted (ft. Leon Bridges)" • Bebo Dumont, "Hoy" • Eljuri, "Karma" • Yamil Quiere Ser Artista...
Can music save the world? The songs in this week's mix consider the power of creativity as we update our running list of the year's best tracks, with new ones from Jay Som, Jeff Tweedy and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. Jay Som & Jim Adkins: "Float," from 'Belong' 2. Google Earth (John Vanderslice & James Riotto): "meow meow," from 'For Mac OS X 10.11' 3. Goon: "For Cutting The Grass," from 'Dream 3' 4. Jeff Tweedy: "One Tiny Flower," from 'Twilight Override' 5. Kassa Overall: "Reb...
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Alex G. Paramore's Zac Farro. Lord Huron. It's a packed release week, and we've got Chelsea O from Buffalo/Toronto Public Media on the show to unpack all the greatness. Intro: • Sly & The Family Stone, 'The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967' The Starting 5: • Alex G, 'Headlights' ( Stream ) • Jim Legxacy, 'black british music (2025)' ( Stream ) • Zac Farro, 'Operator' ( Stream ) • Lord Huron, 'The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1' ( Stream ) • Disiniblud, s/t ( Stream ) The Lightning Rou...
Robin Hilton, Anamaria Sayre and Hazel Cills gather to share songs that feel like summer — and that means staying indoors to avoid the heat as well as partying on a Brooklyn rooftop. (Note: A version of this conversation appeared in this feed last July.) ' All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2020 Weekly reset: Grilling on a summer night just ahead of a thunderstorm Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to pod...
Our selections this week feature a crate diggers' delight from Colombia and the sound of modern rap in Mexico. Featured artists and songs: • Óscar Agudelo y El Combo Moderna, "Está Como Mango" • Isabella Lovestory, "Fresa Metal," "Eurotrash," "Tu Te Vas" • Grecia Albán, "YO POR TI" • Vicente García, "Mambo Violento," "El Huracán," "Abusadora" • BALTHVS, "Flesh and Soul" • Gera MX, "Ciclo Vital," "1 Millón" Credits Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Noah Caldwell. Our pr...
This week we share our wildly incomplete list of the year's best tracks so far, including bangers from PinkPantheress and HAIM, a slow-burner from Lana Del Rey, dystopian rap from clipping and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. PinkPantheress: "Stateside," from 'Fancy That' 2. HAIM: "Relationships," from 'I quit' 3. clipping.: "Keep Pushing," from 'Dead Channel Sky' 4. Lana Del Rey: "Henry, come on" (single) 5. Oklou: "Blade Bird," from 'choke enough' 6. Miya Folick: "This Time Around," from '...
Madison McFerrin. Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas. Durand Jones & The Indications. KALW's Wonway Posibul joins NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to share their favorite new releases of the week. Intro: • Bruce Springsteen, 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums' (Read our guide to the box set on npr.org ) • Lorde, 'Virgin' (Read our review on npr.org ) The Starting 5: • Laura Stevenson, 'Late Great' • Adrian Quesada, 'Boleros Psicodélicos II' • Madison McFerrin, 'Scorpio' • Durand Jones & The Indications,...
This week's update to our running list of the year's best songs includes some scorchers from Atlanta's Upchuck, the shoegaze group Just Mustard, jazz trumpeter Brandon Woody and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. Upchuck: "Plastic" (single) 2. The Westerlies (with Sam Amidon): "Paradise," from 'Paradise' 3. Just Mustard: "POLLYANNA" (single) 4. Brandon Woody: "Beyond the Reach of Our Eyes," from 'For The Love Of It All' ' All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 201...
HAIM. Hotline TNT. Yaya Bey. World Cafe's Raina Douris joins Stephen Thompson to give you a quick tour through the best records out this week. Featured albums: • HAIM, 'I quit' ( Stream ) • Hotline TNT, 'Raspberry Moon' ( Stream ) • Yaya Bey, 'do it afraid' ( Stream ) • Kelsey Waldon, 'Every Ghost' ( Stream ) • S.G. Goodman, 'Planting by the Signs' ( Stream ) Check out the long list of albums out June 20 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.org . Credits • Hos...
A look at some of the most intriguing music released during the first six months of the year. 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
The latest additions to our list of the year's best songs include a joyful new banger from The Beaches, a wondrous tapestry of sounds from singer Patrick Watson, twisted pop from Fever Ray and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. The Beaches: "Last Girls At The Party," from 'No Hard Feelings' 2. Patrick Watson: "Peter And The Wolf," from 'Uh Oh' 3. Deb Talan: "A Glimmer In The Grass," from 'I Thought I Saw You' 4. Fever Ray: "I'm Not Done (Therapy Session)" (single) 5. Ethel Cain: "Nettles," fro...
Brandee Younger. The Cure. Annahstasia. WRTI's Nate Chinen joins Stephen Thompson to discuss our favorite albums of the week. Featured albums: • Annahstasia, 'Tether' ( Stream ) • Mary Halvorson, 'About Ghosts' ( Stream ) • Brandee Younger, 'Gadabout Season' ( Stream ) • Joe Armon-Jones, 'All The Quiet (Part II)' ( Stream ) • The Cure, 'Mixes for a Lost World' ( Stream ) See our long list of albums out June 13 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org . Credits...
This week Anamaria Sayre continues to scour her part of the internet for great new tracks that will impress Felix Contreras, while he continues to explore Latinos who sing country music. Featured artists and songs: • Alleh & Yorghaki, "me late" • Alleh & Yorghaki, "capaz (merengueton)" • Louie TheSinger, "Quicker Way To Jesus" • pablopablo, "Dónde Estás!" • Bruce Springsteen, "Adelita" • Bruce Springsteen, "Sinaloa Cowboys" • Belafonte Sensacional, "Llamas Rexio" • Belafonte Sensacional,...
We look at the most anticipated albums coming this summer, from Wet Leg, Big Thief, Superchunk, Lucrecia Dalt and more. WNXP's Celia Gregory joins NPR Music's Sheldon Pearce and host Robin Hilton. Featured artists and albums: 1. Wet Leg: 'moisturizer' (featured song: "CPR") 2. Marissa Nadler: 'New Radiations' (featured song: "New Radiations") 3. Superchunk: 'Songs in the Key of Yikes' (featured song: "Everybody Dies") 4. Indigo De Souza: 'Precipice' (featured song; "Crying Over Nothing") 5. Lucr...
Pulp. Turnstile. Little Simz. It's a packed release week, and NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is here to walk you through it, along with friend of the program Izzi Bavis of WTMD in Baltimore. Featured albums: • Turnstile, 'NEVER ENOUGH' ( Stream ) • Pulp, 'More' ( Stream ) • Little Simz, 'Lotus' ( Stream ) • McKinley Dixon, 'Magic, Alive!' ( Stream ) • Lifeguard, 'Ripped and Torn' ( Stream ) Check out the long list of albums out today and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlis...
