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All Songs Considered is NPR's flagship podcast for new music, artist interviews and friendly banter about the albums and musicians you love. Plus, special episodes on topics we can all relate to, like the best roadtrip anthems or songs to calm the nerves.Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.
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- Today41 min
Songs for any road trip
It’s the season of road trips -- and nothing goes better with those long and winding roads than music. This week we share our picks for the perfect playlist, breakdown what works best when, and consider some ground rules -- does the driver always have the final say?Reviews help! Leave us one on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgFeatured artists and songs: Eric Burdon and War: “Spill the Wine” Stromae: “Santé” Broadway Cast: “Alexander Hamilton” Joe Iconis / Broadway Cast: “Michael in the Bathroom” Abiotic: “Vermosapien” Wipers: “Mystery” Steely Dan: “My Old School” Tunde Olaniran: “Namesake” Shania Twain: “Man, I Feel Like a Woman!” Pat Travers: “Amgwanna Kick Booty” Anthrax & Public Enemy: “Bring The Noise” Unwed Sailor: “Monster Collecting” The Allman Brothers Band: “Midnight Rider” and “Southbound” Lakestreet Dive: “You Go Down Smooth” Black Sabbath: “Turn Up The Night” Simple Minds: “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”Note: A version of this episode originally posted in August 2025.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
- 1 weeks ago36 min
11 more songs to reset your mood
NPR listeners share the songs they reach for when they need to reset the mood, their day or even their life.This is a followup to our April episode on songs for starting over. NPR’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton.A good review helps! Leave us one on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend to listen!Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Featured artists and songs: Intro Quincy Jones: “Dead End” Bill Withers: “Lovely Day” Florence + the Machine: “Shake It Out” Jacob Collier: “Something Heavy” Des’ree: “You Gotta Be” Peter Gabriel: “Washing Of The Water” Cat Power: “Nothin But Time” John Denver: “Sweet Surrender” Isley Brothers: “Summer Breeze” Green Day: “Still Breathing” Vienna Teng: “Level Up”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
- 2 weeks ago44 min
Wet Leg, Vince Staples, Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien
Our latest picks for the best new tracks of the week include a raging, dancefloor remix of Wet Leg’s “Catch These Fists,” a touch of vintage soul from rapper and singer Vince Staples, Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien channels Kentucky poet Wendell Berry who says, “to know the dark, go dark,” and more.NPR Music’s Tom Huizenga joins host Robin Hilton.A good review helps! So, leave us one on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend to listen!Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Featured artists and songs: Intro Wet Leg: “catch these fists (FDC DJs remix)” from moisturizer deluxe Katie & Marielle Labèque: “The Somnambulist” (Phillip Glass) from 55 Balming Tiger: “Home” from Gongbu Wild Up: “No. 8, Always Making New Inversions” from Julius Eastman Vol. 5: Gay Guerrilla Vince Staples: “White Flag” from Cry Baby Ed O’Brien: “Blue Morpho” from Blue MorphoSee 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
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
What’s the defining Millennial song?
We weigh the options and attempt to pick the one song that best captures the Millennial generation's experience, from the dizzying highs of the dot-com boom, when anything seemed possible, to the post-9-11 bust, the hope of the Obama years, and prolonged period of generational disillusionment.NPR Music millennials Hazel Cills and Sheldon Pearce join host Robin Hilton.A good review helps! So, leave us one on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend to listen!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
- 4 weeks ago39 min
Gracie Abrams hits a wall, and more of the week's best new songs
Our latest mix of the week’s best new songs includes a moody reflection on burnout from Gracie Abrams, rising L.A. duo Evening Elephants, the elusive electronic collagists Ear and more. NPR Music’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton.Please leave a glowing review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend to listen!Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgFeatured artists and songs: Intro Gracie Abrams: “Hit the Wall” Zoh Amba: “Eyes Full" Jazmin Bean: “Darling” Ear: “Ne Plus Ultra” Evening Elephants: “A Digital Touch” Knats: “Carpet Doctor (feat. Geordie Greep)”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
- May 12, 202639 min
Charli xcx, Beastie Boys' Mike D, Boards of Canada and the week's best new songs
Our latest mix of the best new tracks this week includes a massive eye-roll from Charli xcx, the first-ever solo music from Mike D of the Beastie Boys, another surprise drop from electronic music icons Boards of Canada, and more.NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich joins host Robin Hilton.Leave us a glowing review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend to listen!Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgFeatured artists and songs: Intro Charli xcx: “Rock Music” (Single) Starflyer 59: “I’m Disappointed” from Disappointed EP Mike D: “Switch Up” (Single) Black Swan Network: “The Shell” from The Early Music, Vol. 1 Hannah Cohen: “Golden Chain” (Single) Boards of Canada: “Introit/Prophecy At 1420 MHz” from InfernoSee 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
- May 5, 202636 min
Call your mom
With Mother’s Day nearing, listeners share the songs that remind them of their moms and the deeply moving stories behind them.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.orgNote: A version of this episode originally ran in 2024Featured artists and songs: Intro / “Stardust Memories” by Hoagey Carmichael Christina Aguilera: “Beautiful” Jeannie C. Riley: “Harper Valley P.T.A.” Kermit the Frog: “Rainbow Connection” Phyllis Hyman: “You Know How To Love Me” MILCK: “Oh, Mother” Christina Perri: “You Are My Sunshine” The Tokens: “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” Four Tops: “Reach Out I’ll Be There” Sweet Honey In The Rock: “Wanting Memories”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
- Apr 28, 202651 min
Peter Gabriel goes pop, Olivia Rodrigo might drop dead, more
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, Rostam and more.NPR Music’s Hazel Cills joins host Robin Hiton.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.orgFeatured artists and songs: Intro Olivia Rodrigo: “drop dead” from you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love Peter Gabriel: “Till Your Mind Is Shining (Bright-Side Mix)” from o\i Nine Inch Nails, Boys Noize: “Heresy” from Nine Inch Noize Rosalía: “Focu ‘Ranni” from LUX (Complete Works) Rostam: “Like a Spark” from American Stories Gregory Uhlmann: “Days” from Extra StarsSee 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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All Songs Considered is NPR's flagship podcast for new music, artist interviews and friendly banter about the albums and musicians you love. Plus, special episodes on topics we can all relate to, like the best roadtrip anthems or songs to calm the nerves.Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.
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