All Songs Considered

Hear the songs we just had to share this week. NPR Music’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton to update our running list of the year’s best songs, with head-spinning, shape-shifting wonders from Asher White, transcendent ambient sounds from Early Fern, the first new solo album from Neko Case in eight years and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. Asher White: “Beers with my name on them,” from ‘8 Tips for Catastrophe Living’ 2. Neko Case: “Wreck,” from ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green' 3. caroline: “Total Euphoria,” from ‘caroline 2’ 4. Sturle Dagsland: “Hugging Horses,” from ‘Dreams And Conjurations’ 5. Model/Actriz: “Doves,” from ‘Piourette’ 6. Early Fern: “Teasel,” from ‘Wetland Interiors’ Weekly reset: Horses are really having a moment Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

What songs take us back to 2008? Robin Hilton and Stephen Thompson recall a pretty folk-heavy year with lots of groundbreaking debuts. Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the show's 25th anniversary. A shorter version of this episode ran earlier in the year. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Big Thief. David Byrne. El Michels Affair. WFUV's Alisa Ali joins Stephen Thompson to discuss their favorite albums coming out Friday, Sept. 5. The Starting 5: • Big Thief, 'Double Infinity' • El Michels Affair, '24 Hr Sports' • Curtis Harding, 'Departures & Arrivals: Adventures of Captain Curt' • Lucrecia Dalt, 'A Danger to Ourselves' • David Byrne, 'Who Is The Sky?' The Lightning Round: • Saint Etienne, 'International' • james K, 'Friend' • Ivy, 'Traces of You' • Anaïs & The Hoops, 'Growing Pains' • V/A, 'I Will Swim To You: A Tribute to Jason Molina' See the long list of albums out Sept. 5 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org. Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Alisa Ali, WFUV Audio Producer: Noah Caldwell Digital Producer: Elle Mannion Editor: Otis Hart Production Assistant: Dora Levite Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Felix shares the music that's helped him recover from a serious illness. Anamaria shares some new exquisite (and, in one case, slightly toxic) love songs. Featured artists and songs: • Blood Orange, "I Can Go" (feat. Mabe Fratti & Mustafa) • Draco Rosa, "Quiero Vivir" • Caetano Veloso, "Voce E Linda" (Remixed Original Album) • Tim Bernardes, "BB (Garupa de Moto Amarela)" • Tim Bernardes, "Última Vez" • Santana, "Goodness and Mercy" • Xavi, "Ojitos de Miel" • Los Lobos, "Bertha" (Live at the Carefree Theatre, 1992) This podcast was produced by Noah Caldwell. The executive producer of NPR Music is Suraya Mohamed. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

We get a jump on the upcoming fall releases we’re most excited about, including new ones from Skullcrusher, S. Carey, Silvana Estrada and more. Featured artists and albums: 1. Snooper: ‘Worldwide’ (Oct. 3) 2. Sudan Archives: ‘The BPM’ (Oct. 17) 3. Claire Rousay: ‘Little Death’ (Oct. 31) 4. Crushed: ‘No Scope’ (Sept. 26) 5. Cate le Bon: ‘Michelangelo Dying’ (Sept. 26) 6. S. Carey: ‘Watercress’ (Oct. 3) 7. Emily Sprague: ‘Cloud Time’ (Oct. 10) 8. Skullcrusher: ‘And Your Song Is Like A Circle’ (Oct. 17) 9. Silvana Estrada: ‘Vendrán Suaves Lluvias’ (Oct. 17) Weekly reset: Walking through the woods on an autumn afternoon Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The songs that take us back to 2007, the golden age of indie pop and rock. Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the show's 25th anniversary. A shorter version of this episode ran earlier in the year. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Sabrina Carpenter. The Beaches. Margo Price. This week, Stephen Thompson chats with NPR Music's Hazel Cills and WMOT's Jessie Scott about the best new albums out this new music Friday. The Starting 5: • The Beaches, 'No Hard Feelings' • The Beths, 'Straight Line Was A Lie' • Margo Price, 'Hard Headed Woman' • Rodney Crowell, 'Airline Highway' • Anna Tivel, 'Animal Poem' Read more about WMOT's live webcast from AMERICANAFEST 2025. The Lightning Round: • Blood Orange, 'Essex Honey' • Jaelee Roberts, 'Let Me Be Lonely' • Brad Mehldau, 'Ride Into the Sun' • CMAT, 'EURO-COUNTRY' • Tiwa Savage, 'This One Is Personal' See the long list of albums out Aug. 29 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

This week, NPR Music reporter Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento is back on the mic, bringing host Anamaria Sayre new music in the vein of her 2010s Tumblr era. Think emo bangs, bright blue skinny jeans and a Warped Tour T-shirt. Sonically, this week’s picks run through bedroom pop, sultry balladry and Bronx-Dominican rap over post-punk basslines. Featured artists and songs: • Titanic (I. la Católica and Mabe Fratti), “Escarbo dimensiones" • Mon Laferte, “Esto Es Amor" • Planta Industrial, “Teteo in The Bronx” • Santi Muk and Zenon Pereyra, “seu carinho,” “CUÁNTO FALTA PARA CONOCERTE?” and “ANA BAILABA” • Maria Usbeck, “Mar” • LATIN MAFIA and Omar Apollo, “Hecho para ti” This episode was produced by Noah Caldwell and edited by Otis Hart. Suraya Mohamed is the Executive Producer of NPR Music and the madrina of Alt.Latino. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

We update our running list of the year’s best songs with a bunch of glitched-out ear candy, raging rock, and tracks that seek real, human connections in an increasingly artificial landscape. Featured artists and songs: 1. Disiniblud: “Give-upping (feat. Julianna Barwick),” from ‘Disniblud’ 2. ear: “Fetish” (single) 3. Emily Yacina: “Talk Me Down,” from ‘Veilfall’ 4. Anamanaguchi: “Rage (Kitchen Sink),” from ‘Anyway’ 5. james K: “Play,” from ‘Friend’ Weekly reset: A day at the county fair Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The songs that take us back to 2006. 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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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 • Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, That Wasn't a Dream • Greg Freeman, Burnover • Kathleen Edwards, Billionaire • Mac DeMarco, Guitar The Lightning Round: • Laufey, A Matter of Time • Sombr, I Barely Know Her • Ami Taf Ra, The Prophet and the Madman • Deftones, private music • BigXthaPlug, I Hope You're Happy • Teyana Taylor, Escape Room • Night Owls, Versions II • Kid Cudi, Free • Earl Sweatshirt, Live Laugh Love • Ghostface Killah, Supreme Clientele 2 See our long list of albums out Aug. 22 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org. Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Tad Cautious, Vermont Public Audio Producer: Noah Caldwell Digital Producer: Elle Mannion Editor: Otis Hart Production Assistant: Dora Levite Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 musical visions. Tune in this week to see how Felix connects the dots between these two seemingly dissimilar icons — and hear some new music that also blends tradition with modernity. Music heard in this episode: Orquestra Afro-Brasileira, “Saudação ao Rei Nagô” and “Obaluayê” Doctor Nativo, “Caminantes” feat. Roco Pachukote Bikôkô, “The Other” feat. Isaiah Hull and “La Mano” feat Crystal Murray day2k, “OBSSD” and “más q todoooooo” Flaco Jimenez, “Lucerito” Eddie Palmieri, “Una Rosa Española” Audio and production for this episode was done by Noah Caldwell. Suraya Mohamed is Executive Producer for NPR Music. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

A nostalgic look back at the most memorable songs that defined All Songs Considered in its first five years. Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary. A version of this episode originally ran on March 4, 2025 Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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!' The Starting 5 • Dijon, 'Baby' • Marissa Nadler, 'New Radiations' • Molly Tuttle, 'So Long Little Miss Sunshine' • Pile, 'Sunshine and Balance Beams' • Joseph Decosimo, 'Fiery Gizzard' The Lightning Round • Cassandra Jenkins, 'My Light, My Massage Parlor' • Cass McCombs, 'Interior Live Oak' • Audrey Hobert, 'Who's The Clown' (Read our feature on Audrey Hobert on NPR.org) • Najee Janey, 'Royalty' • Bret McKenzie, 'Freak Out City' See our Long List of albums out Aug. 15 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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 produced by Noah Caldwell. Suraya Mohamed is Executive Producer of NPR Music. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Before summer disappears, we share our favorite songs for your long and winding drives, plus a list of ground rules (does the driver always have final say?), and a breakdown of what works best when. Featured artists and songs: 1. Eric Burdon and War: “Spill the Wine,” from Eric Burdon Declares “War” 2. Stromae: “Santé,” from Multitude 3. Broadway Cast: “Alexander Hamilton,” from Hamilton 4. Joe Iconis / Broadway Cast: “Michael in the Bathroom,” from Bill More Chill 5. Abiotic: “Vermosapien,” from Symbiosis 6. Wipers: “Mystery,” from Is This Real? 7. Steely Dan: “My Old School,” from Countdown to Ecstasy 8. Tunde Olaniran: “Namesake,” from Transgressor 9. Shania Twain: “Man, I Feel Like a Woman!” from Come On Over 10. Pat Travers: “Amgwanna Kick Booty,” from Black Pearl 11. Anthrax & Public Enemy: “Bring The Noise,” from Attack of the Killer B’s 12. Unwed Sailor: “Monster Collecting,” from Cruel Entertainment 13. The Allman Brothers Band: “Midnight Rider,” from Idlewild South and “Southbound,” from Brothers And Sisters 14. Lakestreet Dive: “You Go Down Smooth,” from Bad Self Portraits 15. Black Sabbath: “Turn Up The Night,” from Mob Rules 16. Simple Minds: “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” from The Breakfast Club All Songs Considered 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2024 Weekly reset: Summer roadtrip while listening to the radio Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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' • Ashley Monroe, 'Tennessee Lightning' • Bryson Tiller, 'The Vices' • Ada Lea, 'when i paint my masterpiece' See our long list of albums out Aug. 8 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on the All Songs Considered blog. Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: DeShun Nance (WJSU's The Sipp) Audio Producer: Noah Caldwell Digital Producer: Elle Mannion Production Assistant: Dora Levite Editor: Otis Hart Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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" Lucrecia Dalt, “caes” and “cosa rara” goodtoknow (paula prieto, benjamin walker, sir hope), "Mareas,” "October," and "I’ll stay" Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet, “Panabe” Natanael Cano, “Presidente” and “El Juez” Gabito Ballesteros and Carin Leon, “Regalo de Dios” The audio for this episode was produced by Noah Caldwell. Suraya Mohamed is the Executive Producer of NPR Music and the madrina of Alt.Latino. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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: Our No. 1 songs from 2023 Weekly reset: Crows in a D.C. suburb on a summer afternoon. Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy