All Songs Considered

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

Published: 27 August 2025

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: [email protected] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Published: 26 August 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2025

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 PachukoteBikôkô, “The Other” feat. Isaiah Hull and “La Mano” feat Crystal Murrayday2k, “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

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

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 Be 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 Hear the songs in our Roadtrip Mix on Spotify and Apple. 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: [email protected] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

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' • Ethel Cain, 'Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You' • Amaarae, 'Black Star' • Charley Crockett, 'Dollar a Day' • Gordi, 'Like Plasticine' 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

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

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

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

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: [email protected] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

Newcomer Emily Hines. Hardcore collective The Armed. A Susumu Yokota boxset. WDET's Liz Warner joins NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to dive into their favorite albums out this week. The Starting 5: • Emily Hines, 'These Days' • The Armed, 'THE FUTURE IS HERE AND EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE DESTROYED' • Mal Devisa, 'Palimpsesa' • Caimin Gilmore, 'BlackGate' • Susumu Yokota, 'Skintone Edition Volume 1' (box set) The Lightning Round: • Buddy Guy, 'Ain't Done With The Blues' • René Najera, 'Painted Life' • Hieroglyphic Being, 'The Sound Of Something Ending' • Spafford Campbell, 'Tomorrow Held' See our long list of albums out August 1 and sample dozens of new records via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org. Credits: Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Liz Warner, WDET Audio producer: Noah Caldwell Editor: Otis Hart Executive producer: Suraya Mohamed Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

Global superstar Bad Bunny is hosting an unprecedented 30 concert residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fans are calling it a defining cultural moment for the island. Anamaria Sayre attended two recent shows and shared her reflections. Music featured in this episode: • Bad Bunny, "Callaita" • Bad Bunny, "Baile Inolvidable" • Los Pleneros de la Cresta, "Los de la Isla" • Gilberto Santa Rosa,"La Agarro Bajando" • Bad Bunny, "Lo Que Le Paso A Hawaii" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Noah Caldwell. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

You asked, we listened: Roséwave is back! Our summer playlist series returns with syrupy sweet songs from the likes of Amerie, Wednesday, Addison Rae, Marvin Gaye, and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. The Jamies: "Summertime Summertime" 2. The Lijadu Sisters: "Come on Home," from 'Horizon Unlimited' 3. Amerie: "Why Don't We Fall in Love," from 'All I Have' 4. Waxahatchee: "Much Ado About Nothing," from 'Tigers Blood (Deluxe)' 5. Wednesday: "Elderberry Wine," from 'Bleeds' 6. Katie Gavin: "Aftertaste," from 'What a Relief' 7. Marvin Gaye: "Ain't That Peculiar" 8. Haku.: "Looking Through My Subtle Double Eyelids," from 'Catch' 9. Labi Siffre: "My Song," from 'Crying Laughing Loving Loving' 10. Azymuth: "Faça de Conta," from 'Azimuth' 11. Linda Ronstadt: "How Do I Make You," from 'Mad Love' 12. Addison Rae: "Diet Pepsi," from 'Addison' 'All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2022 Weekly reset: Sailing on the high seas. 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: [email protected] Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

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 Threats from the Soul' (Stream) • Yoshika Colwell, 'On The Wing' (Stream) The Lightning Round: • Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, 'Alfredo 2' • Cory Hanson, 'I Love People' • quinnie, 'Paper Doll' • Unspoken Tradition, 'Resilience' • MC Yallah & Debmaster, 'Gaudencia' See our long list of albums out July 25 and sample more than 50 albums via our New Music Friday on npr.org. Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Joe Kendrick, WNCW Producer: Simon Rentner Editor: Otis Hart Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

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 Wasted (ft. Leon Bridges)" • Bebo Dumont, "Hoy" • Eljuri, "Karma" • Yamil Quiere Ser Artista & Oliver Berg, "Bandido," "Gatito Miau Miau Miau" • Yasser Tejeda, "Una Cascada de Miel" • Yerai Cortés, "Sonar por Bulerías," • Judeline & Yerai Cortés, "Un puente por la Bahía, la Cruz del Campo" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Noah Caldwell. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

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. Jeff Tweedy: "One Tiny Flower," from 'Twilight Override' 5. Kassa Overall: "Rebirth Of Slick (Cool Like Dat)," from 'Cream' 'All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2021 Weekly reset: Twilight at Nags Head, with crickets and barking dog in the distance 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: [email protected] Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

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' (Stream) • Lord Huron, 'The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1' (Stream) • Disiniblud, s/t (Stream) The Lightning Round: • Cam, 'All Things Light' • Forth Wanderers, 'The Longer This Goes On' • Jess Ribeiro, 'Mixtape' • Billie Marten, 'Dog Eared' • Two Shell, 'Iicons' See our long list of albums out July 18 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlists on npr.org. Credits: Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Chelsea O (BTPM) Producer: Simon Rentner Editor: Otis Hart Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

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 Pimienta, "Ahora" • X Alfonso, Eme Alfonso & Síntesis "Rezo a Changó" • Simon Diaz, "Tonada De Luna Llena" • Raúl Rodríguez, Chano Domínguez & Martirio, "En Esta Tarde Gris" • Rita Payés & Silvia Pérez Cruz, "El Panadero" • Maria José Llergo, "Aprendiendo a Volar" • Amaia Miranda, "Canción para Amama" • Ataquemos, "Vilo" • incluso si nunca despiertas, "la lluvia no mata las flores" • Malo, "Suavecito" • Tommy James & The Shondells, "Crystal Blue Persuasion" • Hugh Masekela, "Grazing In The Grass" • War, "All Day Music" • El Chicano, "Viva Tirado" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Noah Caldwell. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2025

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 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: [email protected] Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

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 producer Marc Rivers and All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2025

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: • 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: • Wet Leg, 'moisturizer' • The Swell Season, 'Forward' • Clipse, 'Let God Sort Em Out' • Allo Darlin', 'Bright Nights' • Burna Boy, 'No Sign of Weakness' The Lightning Round: • Ólafur & Talos, 'A Dawning' • Martha, 'Standing Where It All Began - Singles and B-Sides 2012-2025' • Open Mike Eagle, 'Neighborhood Gods Unlimited' • Petey USA, 'The Yips' • Tony Njoku, 'All Our Knives Are Always Sharp' Check out our Long List of new albums out June 27 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org. Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Wonway Posibul, KALW Producer: Simon Rentner Editor: Otis Hart Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

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" and "HORSES IN HEAVEN" • Wampi, "La Última" ft. Leoni Torres • Wampi, "La Diferencia" ft. Orlenis 22K, Ernesto Loso • Silvana Estrada, "Lila Alelí" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Noah Caldwell. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

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 'Feline's Return' 4. Wisp: "Save Me Now," from 'If Not Winter' 5. Ekathé and El Mundo Limón: "Baba" (single) 'All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2019 Weekly reset: Taiko and fireworks, Toyohashi, Japan 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: [email protected] Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

Kesha. Kae Tempest. Nilüfer Yana. It's an abbreviated Independence Day edition of New Music Friday. Featured albums: • Kesha, '.' • Kae Tempest, 'Self Titled' • Nilüfer Yana, '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, produced by Noah Caldwell and edited by Otis Hart. The executive producer of NPR Music is Suraya Mohamed. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

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" • Gera MX, "Ciclo Vital," "1 Millón" Credits Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Noah Caldwell. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

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) 5. Oklou: "Blade Bird," from 'choke enough' 6. Miya Folick: "This Time Around," from 'Erotica Veronica' 7. Perfume Genius: "It's A Mirror," from 'Glory' 8. FKA twigs: "Room Of Fools," from 'EUSEXUA' 9. Lucius: "Gold Rush," from 'Lucius' 'All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2018 Weekly reset: Summer afternoon at the pool 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: [email protected] Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

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, 'Boleros Psicodélicos II' • Madison McFerrin, 'Scorpio' • Durand Jones & The Indications, 'Flowers' • Herbert & Momoko, 'Clay' The Lightning Round: • Frankie Cosmos, 'Different Talking' • Dana and Alden, 'Speedo' • Brighde Chaimbeul, 'Sunwise' • Mocky, 'Music Will Explain (Choir Music Vol. 1)' • Tim Barnes, 'Lost Words / Noumena' Check out our Long List of new albums out June 27 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org. Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Wonway Posibul, KALW Producer: Simon Rentner Editor: Otis Hart Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

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, "Dejaste Ver Tu Corazón" • Karol G, "Tropicoqueta," "No Puedo Vivir Sin Él," and "Ese Hombre Es Malo" • MiMa and Villano Antillano, "Fuego" • maye, "Yo Me Consiento" and "Peter Pan" Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

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 Of It All' 'All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2017 Weekly reset: Frogs and crickets chattering in a rice field in Okazaki, Japan 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: [email protected] Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

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 list of albums out June 20 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.org. Credits • Host: Stephen Thompson • Guest: Raina Douris, WXPN • Producer: Simon Rentner • Editor: Otis Hart • Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

A look at some of the most intriguing music released during the first six months of the year. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

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' 4. Fever Ray: "I'm Not Done (Therapy Session)" (single) 5. Ethel Cain: "Nettles," from 'Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You' 'All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2016 Weekly reset: A day at the beach 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: [email protected] Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

Brandee Younger. The Cure. Annahstasia. WRTI's Nate Chinen joins Stephen Thompson to discuss our favorite albums of the week. Featured albums: • Annahstasia, 'Tether' (Stream) • Mary Halvorson, 'About Ghosts' (Stream) • Brandee Younger, 'Gadabout Season' (Stream) • Joe Armon-Jones, 'All The Quiet (Part II)' (Stream) • The Cure, 'Mixes for a Lost World' (Stream) See our long list of albums out June 13 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org. Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Nate Chinen, WRTI Producer: Simon Rentner Editor: Otis Hart Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Vice President, Music and Visuals: Keith Jenkins Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

This week Anamaria Sayre continues to scour her part of the internet for great new tracks that will impress Felix Contreras, while he continues to explore Latinos who sing country music. Featured artists and songs: • Alleh & Yorghaki, "me late" • Alleh & Yorghaki, "capaz (merengueton)" • Louie TheSinger, "Quicker Way To Jesus" • pablopablo, "Dónde Estás!" • Bruce Springsteen, "Adelita" • Bruce Springsteen, "Sinaloa Cowboys" • Belafonte Sensacional, "Llamas Rexio" • Belafonte Sensacional, "Todavía DF" • David Byrne and Brian Eno, "Mea Culpa" • Juana (feat. ELENI), "La Paloma" Credits Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

We look at the most anticipated albums coming this summer, from Wet Leg, Big Thief, Superchunk, Lucrecia Dalt and more. WNXP's Celia Gregory joins NPR Music's Sheldon Pearce and host Robin Hilton. Featured artists and albums: 1. Wet Leg: 'moisturizer' (featured song: "CPR") 2. Marissa Nadler: 'New Radiations' (featured song: "New Radiations") 3. Superchunk: 'Songs in the Key of Yikes' (featured song: "Everybody Dies") 4. Indigo De Souza: 'Precipice' (featured song; "Crying Over Nothing") 5. Lucrecia Dalt: 'A Danger to Ourselves' (featured song: "divina") 6. Kokoroko: 'TUFF TIMES NEVER LAST' (featured song: "Three Piece Suit") 7. Parcels: 'LOVED' (featured song: "yougotmefeeling") 8. Big Thief: 'Double Infinity' (featured song: "Incomprehensible") 9. Georgia Harmer: 'Eye Of The Storm' (featured song: "Can We Be Still") 'All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2015 Weekly reset: Summer weekend in the neighborhood with sprinkler, birds, lawnmower. 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: [email protected] Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

Pulp. Turnstile. Little Simz. It's a packed release week, and NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is here to walk you through it, along with friend of the program Izzi Bavis of WTMD in Baltimore. Featured albums: • Turnstile, 'NEVER ENOUGH' (Stream) • Pulp, 'More' (Stream) • Little Simz, 'Lotus' (Stream) • McKinley Dixon, 'Magic, Alive!' (Stream) • Lifeguard, 'Ripped and Torn' (Stream) Check out the long list of albums out today and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org. Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Izzi Bavis, WTMD Producer: Simon Rentner Editors: Otis Hart and Elle Mannion Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Vice President, Music and Visuals: Keith Jenkins Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

The influence of Eastern Europe immigration in Latin America can be heard in the way the accordion was adapted and adopted in countries like Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Brazil and beyond. This week we take a deep dive into those traditions with our guide, Eduardo Díaz, former director of Latino cultural information for the Smithsonian Institution. Featured artists and songs: • Narciso Martínez, "Nix" • Carlos Vives, "Hijo de Vallenato" • Los Corraleros de Majagual, "La Pollera Colorada" • Luis Gonzaga, "Asa Branca" • Grupo Alma Serrana, "Puerto Tirol" • Francisco Ulloa, "El Farolito" • Tatico Henriquez, "La Invasión de Deiziseis" Credits Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

We update our running list of the year's best songs with old-school guitar rock from Ty Segall, a playful left turn for rapper Little Simz, yeule's pop from the ether and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. Little Simz: "Young," from 'Lotus' 2. yeule: "Dudu," from 'Evangelic Girl Is a Gun' 3. Wednesday: "Elderberry Wine" (single) 4. Ty Segall: "Shining," from 'Possession' 5. Nourished By Time: "Max Potential," from 'The Passionate Ones' 'All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2014 Weekly reset: Ringing bells at a neighborhood shrine near Osaka 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: [email protected] Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

The National's Matt Berninger. Low's Alan Sparhawk. yuele. KXT's Jackson Wisdorf joins NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to talk about their favorite records out May 30. Featured albums: • Matt Berninger, 'Get Sunk' (Stream) • yeule, 'Evangelic Girl is a Gun' (Stream) • Ben Kweller, 'Cover the Mirrors' (Stream) • Alan Sparhawk, 'With Trampled by Turtles' (Stream) • Amy Millan, 'I Went To Find You' (Stream) Check out our long list of albums out May 30 and sample more than 50 records out today via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org. Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Jackson Wisdorf, KXT Producer: Simon Rentner Editor: Otis Hart Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Vice President, Music and Visuals: Keith Jenkins Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras was a Tiny Desk Contest judge this year, and on this episode, he brings six of his favorite entries to the show. Artists and songs featured: • Esotérica Tropica, "Despierta" • Mario Diaz, Bachi and Los Salvajes, "Ropa de Colores" • alegrías, "Daygo" • Charly Siaba, "Lejos de Aquí" • Los Pleneros de la Cresta, "Rayo del Sol" • Taisha Estrada, "El Abstracto" Credits Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

In a conversation with All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton, Stevens shares a complex and conflicted view of the album he wrote about his mother in the wake of her death from cancer. 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: [email protected] Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

Stereolab. Ganavya. Marc Ribot. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Robert Moore, host of 'Sonic Spectrum' on 90.9 The Bridge in Kansas City, to the show to discuss their favorite albums out May 23. Featured albums: • Stereolab, 'Instant Holograms On Metal Film' (Stream) • Ganavya, 'Nilam' (Stream) • Robert Forster, 'Strawberries' (Stream) • Marc Ribot, 'Map of a Blue City' (Stream) • Thalia Zedek Band, 'The Boat Outside Your Window' (Stream) Read the long list of albums out May 23 and sample more than 50 full-lengths out today via our New Music Friday playlists on npr.org. Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Robert Moore, 90.9 The Bridge Producer: Simon Rentner Editors: Otis Hart and Elle Mannion Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Vice President, Music and Visuals: Keith Jenkins Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre share six new songs from across the spectrum of Latin music. Featured artists and songs: • Paloma Morphy, "1 tipo nuevo" • Camila Meza, "Persistir" • Rusowsky, "Malibu" • Ines Velasco, "Todo Es Para Decir" • Pachmyan, "Hard to Part" • Las Chorizeras, "Blue Eyed Man" Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

We've got another update to our running list of the year's best songs with the return of Fiona Apple, Laufey, deep reflections from Lord Huron and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. Fiona Apple: "Pretrial (Let Her Go Home)" (single) 2. Jerskin Fendrix: "SK1" (single) 3. Lord Huron: "Looking Back," from 'The Cosmic Selector, Vol. 1' 4. Eph See: "Malachi The Uber Driver" (Tiny Desk Contest entry) 5. Kacy Hill: "Please Don't Cry" (single) 6. Laufey: "Tough Luck," from 'A Matter Of Time' 'All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2013 Weekly reset: Neighborhood birds on a spring morning 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: [email protected] Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

Tune-Yards. Aminé. Lido Pimienta. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and KCRW's Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras give you a quick roundup of the most exciting albums out May 16. Featured albums: • Aminé, '13 Months of Sunshine' (Stream) • Guitarricadelafuente, 'Spanish Leather' (Stream) • Tune-Yards, 'Better Dreaming' (Stream) • Rico Nasty, 'LETHAL' (Stream) • Lido Pimienta, 'La Belleza' (Stream) See our long list of albums out May 16 and sample more than 80 albums via our New Music Friday playlists on npr.org. Credits Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras, KCRW Producer: Simon Rentner Editors: Otis Hart and Elle Mannion Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Vice President, Music and Visuals: Keith Jenkins Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Co-host Anamaria Sayre finally gets to share the new Guitarricadelafuente album with the world, and catch the NPR audience on the viral sensation Macario Martínez. Felix Contreras spotlights Lido Pimienta's symphonic pivot. Featured artists and songs: • Guitarricadelafuente, "BABIECA!" • Haydée Milanés, "Un amor que se demora" • Macario Martínez, "Sueña Lindo, Corazón" • Macario Martínez, "Otra Vez" • Macario Martínez, "¿qué somos hoy?" • Macario Martínez, "Hey destino" • Lido Pimienta, "Quiero Que Me Beses" • Marco Mares & Sabino, "digo que no, pero si" • Adri Paíz, "Quererte o No" Credits Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025