All Songs Considered
Since launching in 2000, All Songs Considered has been NPR's flagship program for music discovery, artist interviews and conversations with friends and fellow music lovers about the really big questions, like what was the best decade for music, are there albums everyone can agree on, and what do you put on when you need a good cry? Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.
Episodes
July 25, 2025 • 42 mins
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' (Stream)
• Patty Griffin, 'Crown of Roses' (Stream)
• Indigo De Souza, 'Precipice' (Stream)
• Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band, 'New T...
Intro:
• Tyler, The Creator, 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS'
The Starting 5:
• Tyler Childers, 'Snipe Hunter' (Stream)
• Patty Griffin, 'Crown of Roses' (Stream)
• Indigo De Souza, 'Precipice' (Stream)
• Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band, 'New T...
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July 23, 2025 • 29 mins
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 ...
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 ...
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July 22, 2025 • 47 mins
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. J...
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. J...
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July 18, 2025 • 2 mins
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July 18, 2025 • 48 mins
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'...
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'...
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July 16, 2025 • 32 mins
This week Ana and I share some of our long time favorites. While Ana leans into music discovery, I tend to bring more of the classics. In fact, I build playlists on a streaming service to mix music much like I did back in the era of the cassette tape. There is wide swath of music presented in the show this week. —Felix Contreras
• Maestro Espada, "La despedida," "Tres gotas de rocío," and Peretas del Tío Vicente"
• Lido...
• Maestro Espada, "La despedida," "Tres gotas de rocío," and Peretas del Tío Vicente"
• Lido...
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July 15, 2025 • 42 mins
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 ...
'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 ...
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July 13, 2025 • 21 mins
With strains of John Williams' music once again animating and inspiring the summer blockbuster season — as heard in Jurassic World Rebirth, the new Superman film, and, soon, a 50th anniversary theatrical release of Jaws — we consider whether he's the greatest film composer of all time.
Note: This is an extended version of a conversation from Weekend All Things Considered, with host Scott Detrow, All Things Considered pro...
Note: This is an extended version of a conversation from Weekend All Things Considered, with host Scott Detrow, All Things Considered pro...
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July 11, 2025 • 46 mins
NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is back with Celia Gregory of Nashville public radio station WXPN to talk through this week's best new music.
Intro:
- The Beta Band on vinyl
The Starting 5:
• Wet Leg, 'moisturizer' (Stream)
• The Swell Season, 'Forward' (Stream)
• Clipse, 'Let God Sort Em Out' (Stream)
• Allo Darlin', 'Bright Nights' (Stream)
• Burna Boy, 'No Sign of Weakness' (Stream)
The ...
Intro:
- The Beta Band on vinyl
The Starting 5:
• Wet Leg, 'moisturizer' (Stream)
• The Swell Season, 'Forward' (Stream)
• Clipse, 'Let God Sort Em Out' (Stream)
• Allo Darlin', 'Bright Nights' (Stream)
• Burna Boy, 'No Sign of Weakness' (Stream)
The ...
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July 9, 2025 • 39 mins
Ana and Felix break down Bad Bunny's latest political video. Hear their failed attempt at a blindfold listening game.
Artists and songs featured in this episode:
• Cheo, "Amor A Primera Vista"
• babas tutsipop, "antonio banderas" and "cursi"
• Pedazo De Carne Con Ojo, "Sirens" and "Tiralo"
• Ryuichi Sakamoto "DOLPHINS"
• Frank Zappa "While You Were Art II"
• Pink Pablo, "ALL I DREAM," "OJOS AZUL" ...
Artists and songs featured in this episode:
• Cheo, "Amor A Primera Vista"
• babas tutsipop, "antonio banderas" and "cursi"
• Pedazo De Carne Con Ojo, "Sirens" and "Tiralo"
• Ryuichi Sakamoto "DOLPHINS"
• Frank Zappa "While You Were Art II"
• Pink Pablo, "ALL I DREAM," "OJOS AZUL" ...
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July 8, 2025 • 42 mins
Brittany Luse, host of NPR's It's Been A Minute, joins us to update our running list of the year's best songs, including new shoegaze from Wisp, heart-thumping dance beats from Sherelle and more.
Featured artists and songs:
1. Sherelle & George Riley: "Freaky (Just My Type)," from 'With A Vengeance'
2. Blonde Redhead: "Rest Of Her Life (Choir Version)," from 'The Shadow Of The Guest'
3. Natanya: "Moviestar," from...
Featured artists and songs:
1. Sherelle & George Riley: "Freaky (Just My Type)," from 'With A Vengeance'
2. Blonde Redhead: "Rest Of Her Life (Choir Version)," from 'The Shadow Of The Guest'
3. Natanya: "Moviestar," from...
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July 4, 2025 • 7 mins
Kesha. Kae Tempest. Nilüfer Yanya. It's an abbreviated Independence Day edition of New Music Friday.
Featured albums:
• Kesha, '.'
• Kae Tempest, 'Self Titled'
• Nilüfer Yanya, 'Dancing Shoes' EP
If you enjoyed this week's show, we always appreciate a positive review on Apple or Spotify or whatever app you're listening to right now.
This episode was hosted by Stephen Thompson, p...
Featured albums:
• Kesha, '.'
• Kae Tempest, 'Self Titled'
• Nilüfer Yanya, 'Dancing Shoes' EP
If you enjoyed this week's show, we always appreciate a positive review on Apple or Spotify or whatever app you're listening to right now.
This episode was hosted by Stephen Thompson, p...
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July 2, 2025 • 34 mins
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"
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"
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July 1, 2025 • 50 mins
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)<...
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)<...
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June 27, 2025 • 34 mins
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, 'Bol...
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, 'Bol...
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June 25, 2025 • 28 mins
Karol G leans into a Pan-Latin approach on her latest album. Jazz vocalist Roxana Amed reimagines classic rock from her native Argentina. And more.
Artists and songs featured in this episode:
• Panteón Rococó, "Parison" (featuring Carín León, Sabino & Remmy Valenzuela)
• Juan Wauters, "Manejando por Pando"
• Roxana Amed, "Dejaste Tu Corazon"
• Fito Páez and Luis Alberto Spinetta, "Dejast...
Artists and songs featured in this episode:
• Panteón Rococó, "Parison" (featuring Carín León, Sabino & Remmy Valenzuela)
• Juan Wauters, "Manejando por Pando"
• Roxana Amed, "Dejaste Tu Corazon"
• Fito Páez and Luis Alberto Spinetta, "Dejast...
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June 24, 2025 • 40 mins
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...
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...
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June 20, 2025 • 41 mins
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 l...
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 l...
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June 18, 2025 • 23 mins
A look at some of the most intriguing music released during the first six months of the year.
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June 17, 2025 • 53 mins
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'
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'
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