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- 2 days ago42 min
New Music Friday: The best albums out Sept. 18
Beck. Carly Rae Jepsen. Beabadoobee. Host Stephen Thompson breaks down the best albums out Friday, Sept. 18 with DJs from around the NPR Music network: Robert Moore from 90.9 The Bridge in Kansas City, Amelia Mason from WBUR in Boston, and Brian Burns from WUNC in Chapel Hill. Plus, a handful of of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5 Album No. 1- Beck, 'Ride Lonesome' Album No. 2- beabadoobee, 'Pylon' Album No.3- Carly Rae Jepsen, 'Day and Night' Album No. 4- Tove Lo, 'ESTRUS' Album No. 5- Rhiannon Giddens, 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers' The Lightning Round- Jake Xerxes Fussell, 'The Old Beloved Path'- Jóhann Jóhannsson & Adam Wiltzie, 'Friendship Survival Guide'- YENDRY, 'Como agua'- Krallice, 'Scour Order'- Son Lux, 'Out Into'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuests: Robert Moore, Amelia Mason, Brian BurnsAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Elle Mannion, Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Anamaria Sayre, Lars Gotrich and Robin HiltonSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.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 days ago25 min
Alt.Latino: Los Texmaniacs keep tradition alive
Shortly after Los Texmaniacs did what they do best at the Tiny Desk, I pulled them into a studio to chat with them about the traditions they represent with their music. It turned into a master class on the accordion-fueled style known as conjunto, a mix of European folk music and Spanish-language storytelling. Plus, the group shared some love for one of the iconic artists who taught the world how to love conjunto, Flaco Jimenez, and how their personal connection to him also inspired them to move the music forward. - FelixDon't miss NPR Music's full coverage of Latin Music Month, with Tiny Desk Concerts featuring Mon Laferte, Los Tigres del Norte, Tim Bernardes, Los Texmaniacs and more starting September 15 at NPR.org.This podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell. Suraya Mohamed is the executive producer of NPR Music.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.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
- 5 days ago42 min
M83, Shygirl, FKJ and the best songs we heard this week
We’re back with another round of the best new songs out now, including the universe-splitting “Blister Sunrise” from M83, Shygirl’s bone-rattling, euphoric track “Alyse,” subversive funk from Asher White and more.NPR Music writer and editor Sheldon Pearce joins host Robin Hilton.Tell us what you think with a review 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: Intro M83: “Blister Sunrise” Shygirl: “Alyse” FKJ & Labrinth: “Little Little Voice” Renny Conti: “Leaving the Zoo” Asher White: “My Day at the Casino” Rachel Chinouriri: “Make Believe”Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.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
- 1 weeks ago41 min
New Music Friday: The best albums out Sept. 11
Sylvan Esso. This Is Lorelei. Ezra Collective. Host Stephen Thompson breaks down the best albums out Friday, Sept. 11 with DJs from around the NPR Music network: Brian Burns from WUNC in Chapel Hill, Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville, and John Morrison from WXPN in Philadelphia. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5 Album No. 1- Sylvan Esso, 'Ow 8' Album No. 2- Ezra Collective, 'Here Because of Hope' Album No. 3- This Is Lorelei, 'The Singer in My Band' Album No. 4- The Tubs, 'Hard Life' Album No. 5- Haruomi Hosono, 'Yours Sincerely' The Lightning Round- Funkadelic, 'Maggot Brain (2026 Remastered)'- Locust, 'Spectral+'- Standing On The Corner, 'SOTC II'- Bri`ghde Chaimbeul & Colin Stetson, 'All the light in the world'- Angela Autumn, 'Believer'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuests: Brian Burns, Celia Gregory, John MorrisonAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Elle Mannion, Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Sheldon Pearce, Lars Gotrich and Ann PowersSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.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
- 1 weeks ago30 min
Alt.Latino: Brazil and Colombia on our minds
This week Ana features two very different Brazilian artists that both draw heavily on the '60s and '70s Tropicália genre. Felix presents two very different approaches to Colombian folkloric music and a new Spanish-language singer-songwriter who turns sadness into light.Artists and albums featured in this episode: Maglore, 'Fluxo Natural' Indus, 'El Mangle' Candelabro, 'Deseo, Carne y Voluntad' Araña, 'Araña' Lucas Bezerra, 'EU MANDEI MEU AMOR PRO ESPAÇO' Luca de Dios, 'De Amor y DesamorThis podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell. Suraya Mohamed is the executive producer of NPR Music.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.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
- 1 weeks ago47 min
More cover songs that are better than the originals
We share more reimagined and reinterpreted songs that rival the originals, including Janis Joplin’s iconic take on Kris Kristofferson’s “Me and Bobby McGee,” a reggae version of The Beatles' “Don’t Let Me Down,” and more.NPR Music’s Dora Levite and Lars Gotrich rejoin host Robin Hilton for another round.Leave us a review 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: Intro Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris: Neil Young’s “After the Gold Rush” Frodus: Devo’s “Explosions” Janis Joplin: Kris Kristofferson’s “Me and Bobby McGee” Jai Paul: Jennifer Paige’s “Crush” Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey: Lionel Richie & Diana Ross's “Endless Love” Nico: Jackson Browne’s “These Days” Tricky: Public Enemy’s “Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos” Cassandra Wilson: Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon” Phoebe Bridgers: The Cure’s “Friday I’m In Love” Marcia Griffiths: The Beatles’ “Don’t Let Me Down”Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.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
- 2 weeks ago44 min
New Music Friday: The best albums out Sept. 4
Rebecca Black. Paris Paloma. Button Masher. Host Stephen Thompson breaks down the best albums out Friday, Sept. 4 with DJs from around the NPR Music network: Nastia Voynovskaya from KQED in San Francisco, Julie Bee from Marfa Public Radio in west Texas, and DeShun Nance from WJSU in Jackson, Miss. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5 Album No. 1- Rebecca Black, 'Age of the Exhibitionist' Album No. 2- Paris Paloma, 'The Fatal Flaw' Album No. 3- Sharp Pins, 'Mod Mayday 23' Album No.4- 1-800-Mikey, 'In Yun' Album No. 5- Button Masher, 'Super Button Masher' The Lightning Round- Senri Oe, 'Homework'- Madi Diaz, 'Fatal Optimist UN-unplugged'- Medium Build, 'King of Having Fun'- Chat Pile, 'Who Loves The Sun'- Steven R. Smith, 'Half Light Unfolding'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuests: Nastia Voynovskaya, Julie Bee, DeShun NanceAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellAudio Engineer: Cena LoffredoDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Elle Mannion, Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Lars Gotrich and Ann PowersSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.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
- 2 weeks ago29 min
Alt.Latino: Guadalajara loves metal?
I like to think I’m the one who keeps things fresh on the show — or at least that’s what I tell everyone. But this week Felix once again proved that false, bringing in a fresh Corridos tumbados duo from Guadalajara who takes a something-old-turned-new genre and smashes it together with metal. It's something I’ve never heard before. What can I say, Felix keeps us all young. I went back to Brazil with some up-and-coming artists whose albums I’ve been excitedly awaiting. And, of course, Felix had to balance things out with one of his favorite jazz vocalists. As per usual, we’re all about whiplash here at Alt.Latino, but in a way that hopefully will make you the favorite DJ at your next fiesta. — AnaArtists and albums featured in this episode Cultura Profética, 'En bucle' Claudia Acuna, 'Ave de Luz: Chilean Jazz & Soul' Mari Froes, 'Esquina do Sol' Valeria Stewart, 'On A Wing' Raquel Dimantas, 'Cosmo Dorme' Ladrones, 'Arriba La L'This podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell. Suraya Mohamed is the executive producer of NPR Music.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.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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