All Songs Considered

dodie. Molly Nilsson. Leon Vynehall. We welcome Skylar Rochelle of 90.9 The Bridge in Kansas City to the show to recommend five albums not made by Taylor Swift. The Starting 5: • dodie, 'Not For Lack Of Trying' • Blue Lake, 'The Animal' • Snõõper, 'Worldwide' • Molly Nilsson, 'Amateur' • Leon Vynehall, 'In Daytona Yellow' The Lightning Round: • S. Carey, 'Watercress' (EP) • Leisi, 'For Dinah' (A Tribute to Dinah Washington) • Alfa Mist, 'Roulette' • Prewn, 'System' • Upchuck, 'I'm Nice Now' View our long list of new albums out on Oct. 3 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlists on npr.org. Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Skylar Rochelle, 90.9 The Bridge 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

It's that time of year again: NPR's Tiny Desk becomes El Tiny, featuring concerts from some of the most exciting and legendary Latin artists around. So, this week Felix and Ana run through this year's El Tiny lineup and listen to performances from Fito Paez, Carlos Vives, Chuwi and more. Plus, a conversation about the news that Bad Bunny will perform at next year's Super Bowl LX. This podcast episode 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 update our running list of the year’s best songs with club beats from Tame Impala, the fractured pop of Dominik Fike, good vibes from singer Amber Mark and more. Featured artists and tracks: 1. Tame Impala: “Dracula,” from ‘Deadbeat’ 2. Gabriel Jacoby: “The One” (single) 3. Dominic Fike: “Quite The Opposite,” from ‘Rocket’ 4. NewDad: “Misery,” from ‘Altar’ 5. Madi Diaz: “Heavy Metal,” from ‘Fatal Optimist’ 6. Amber Mark: “Too Much,” from ‘Pretty Idea’ Weekly reset: A flamenco performance in Barcelona, circa 1999. 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

We "wake the hell up" to pop music, Adele plays the Tiny Desk, a certain Australian artist drops the year's most infectious song, and more. 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. Tell us what you think: allsongs@npr.org Share this show with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Neko Case. Jeff Tweedy. Amanda Shires' divorce album. Evan Miller from member station WYSO in Ohio joins Lars Gotrich to talk about their favorite albums out Sept. 26. The Starting 5: - Neko Case, 'Neon Grey Midnight Green' - Jeff Tweedy, 'Twilight Override' - Robert Plant, 'Saving Grace' - Amanda Shires, 'Nobody's Girl' - Cate Le Bon, 'Michelangelo Dying' The Lightning Round: - Josie, 'A Life of Sweets Alone' - Bitchin Bajas, 'Inland See' - M. Sage, 'Tender / Wading' - Geese, 'Getting Killed' - Lady Wray, 'Cover Girl' Credits: Host: Lars Gotrich Guest: Evan Miller, WYSO 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

The way new music comes to Alt.Latino World Headquarters says a lot about our slight age difference. I still get CDs in the mail, with an occasional music file sent via email. Ana is constantly playing me audio files she gets vial email or texts from her new music sources, very rarely on CD. So while we were busy putting the finishing touches on our fist annual El Tiny takeover of the Tiny Desk Concert series, our mail piled up. Which means we had lots to choose from for this week's new music episode. There's bound to be something that catches your ear and makes you think: 'How did I live without that in my life?" Featured artists and songs: - Making Movies, “La Marea” ft. Mireya Ramos - Teo Planell, “El Mundo Delante de Ti”, “Como Pensarte Mal” - Ramona and the Holy Smokes, “Esta Herida”, “I Want You To Be My Man” - Lorea, “Se me ve la cabeza”, “Mi alma sobre la mesa” - Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta and Joey Calveiro, “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás” - Martox, “Enganchao de Ti” This podcast episode 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

The Wilco frontman talks about his new triple solo album, 'Twilight Override,' an enthralling opus on the miracle and wonder of life, and why he can't get enough of it, even when everything seems bad. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

It was a year of both soaring euphoria and quiet calm, with lots of sonic adventures. 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. Tell us what you think: allsongs@npr.org Share this show with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Joan Shelley, Lola Young and the return of Sarah McLachlan. Kyle Meredith from WFPK in Louisville joins Stephen Thompson to chat about their favorite albums out Friday, Sept. 19. The Starting 5: - Joan Shelley, 'Real Warmth' - Lola Young, 'I'm Only F****** Myself' - Wednesday, 'Bleeds' - Sarah McLachlan, 'Better Broken' - Yasmine Hamdan, 'I remember I forget بنسى وبتذكر' The Lightning Round: - Kieran Hebden & William Tyler, '41 Longfield Street Late '80s' - Nine Inch Nails, 'Tron: Ares (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)' - Lawrence Matthews, 'Between Mortal Reach & Posthumous Grip' - Joy Crookes, 'Juniper' - Joanne Robertson, 'Blurrr' See the long list of albums out Sept. 12 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org. Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Kyle Meredith, WFPK 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

Bad Bunny's months-long residency in Puerto Rico is coming to an end. The shows brought in hundreds of millions of dollars to the island, and sparked new debates about Puerto Rican identity and politics. For this week's episode, Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras traveled to San Juan to take in one of the final performances, and interview both locals and tourists about the musical and cultural impact of the summer of Bad Bunny. 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’ve got six must-hear songs to add to our running list of the year’s best tracks, including some shredding from The Beths, a gorgeous solo piano piece from Dustin O’Halloran, sublime jazz from Nicholas Payton and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. The Beths: “No Joy,” from ‘Straight Line Was A Lie’ 2. Nate Smith & Saje: “Big Fish,” from ‘Live Action’ 3. Dustin O’Halloran: “Gold” (Single) 4. Dara Star Tucker: “Pure Imagination,” from ‘Time Wouldn’t Wait’ 5. Grumpy: “Crush,” from ‘Piebald’ 6. Nicholas Payton (with Esperanza Spalding and Karriem Riggins): “Let It Ride,” from ‘Triune’ Weekly reset: A late-summer day at the playground 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 Sign up for the Pod Club newsletter: www.npr.org/podclub Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

We enter the stomp-clap era as we look back at our number one songs from 2009. 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

Guerilla Toss. Die Spitz. The return of Spinal Tap. Raina Douris from WXPN's World Cafe joins Stephen Thompson to discuss their favorite albums out Friday, Sept. 12. The Starting 5: - Spinal Tap, 'The End Continues' - Guerilla Toss, 'You're Weird Now' - Die Spitz, 'Something to Consume' - Frost Children, 'Sister' - Mark William Lewis, 'Mark William Lewis' The Lightning Round: - Sophie Ellis-Bextor, 'Perimenopop' - Asher White, '8 tips for full catastrophe living' - Jade, 'THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!' - Fruit Bats, 'Baby Man' - Kassa Overall, 'CREAM' See the long list of albums out Sept 12 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Raina Douris, WXPN 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

This week's episode of Alt.Latino is a tribute to host Felix Contreras, who just received the Hispanic Heritage Award for Journalism from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Co-host Anamaria Sayre and the Alt.Latino team surprised Felix with guest appearances from Juanes, Daymé Arocena, Chucho Valdés, Dolores Huerta and more. 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

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