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Welcome to your all-in-one destination for every NPR Music podcast. We break down the best new albums to hit streaming each week on New Music Friday; we share the latest songs worthy of your playlists on All Songs Considered; there’s off-the-rails conversations (and chisme!) about Latin music on Alt.Latino. The NPR Music channel is your hub for new records, iconic artists and cult heroes, free of algorithms and full of surprises.Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for NPR Music.

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  1. 3 days ago

    New Music Friday: The best albums out July 24

    Charli xcx. Tyla. Shania Twain. Guest host Ann Powers chats with Nastia Voynovskaya of member station KQED in San Francisco about their favorite albums out Friday, July 24. Plus, some NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round. The Starting 5 (02:06) Album No. 1- Charli xcx, 'Music, Fashion, Film' (08:16) Album No. 2- Willow, 'The Thread' (14:59) Album No. 3- Tyla, 'A*Pop' (20:39) Album No. 4- Shania Twain, 'Little Miss Twain' (27:50) Album No. 5- Portraits Of Tracy: 'Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate? A: MTV!' (33:23) The Lightning Round - Creekbed Carter Hogan, 'PEASANTS REVOLT!'- Rico Nasty, 'RX'- Amy Shark, 'soft pop'- Josaleigh Pollett, 'If I Let It Quiet' Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org. CreditsHost: Ann PowersGuest: Nastia Voynovskaya, KQEDAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle Mannion, Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Stephen Thompson and Lars Gotrich 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

    New Music Friday: The best albums out July 24

  2. 5 days ago

    Alt.Latino: Spain wins (at music, too)

    We'll take any excuse to talk about the insane quality of music coming out of Spain these days. This week, we got one: Spain defeated Argentina on Sunday to win the 2026 World Cup Final. So, this episode is a celebration of the multitude of music scenes across Spain that we can't get enough of. Catch boundary-pushing electronic and hip hop producers in Madrid, indie rockers and songwriters in Barcelona, and some old favorites whose voices never stop (looking at you, Buika!).  Artists featured in this episode: (01:22) C. Tangana(04:19) Ralphie Choo(06:28) Mora(10:10) Bikôkô(13:52) Buika(16:04) Repion(20:42) Lucia Fumero(23:12) Maestro Espada This podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell. Suraya Mohamed is the executive producer of NPR Music. 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

    Alt.Latino: Spain wins (at music, too)

  3. 6 days ago

    Sylvan Esso, Phoebe Bridgers, feeble little horse, more

    We share our picks for the best new tracks out now, including the laid-back dystopia of Sylvan Esso’s “Concrete Glen,” an acoustic take on Phoebe Bridgers’ “Lost Boys,” the glitched-out chaos of feeble little horse and more. NPR Music’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton. Support the show with a review on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts.  Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Featured artists and songs: (00:00) Intro (01:28) Sylvan Esso: “Concrete Glen” (07:49) feeble little horse: “DMT” (14:07) Phoebe Bridgers: “Lost Boys (acoustic)” (22:15) Snõõper: “RECESS” (26:50) The Olivia Tremor Control: “Garden of Light” (33:53) @: “Autosmile”    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

    Sylvan Esso, Phoebe Bridgers, feeble little horse, more

  4. 17 Jul

    New Music Friday: The best albums out July 17

    Gracie Abrams. Nia Archives. Steve Lacy. On a release day full of catchy earworms, host Stephen Thompson chats with Tshego Letsoalo of KALW in San Francisco about their favorite albums out Friday, July 17. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round. The Starting 5 (00:58) Album No. 1- Gracie Abrams, 'Daughter from Hell' (08:13) Album No. 2- Steve Lacy, 'Oh Yeah?' (16:38) Album No. 3- Nia Archives, 'Emotional Junglist' (22:27) Album No. 4- Lido Pimienta, 'Caribenya' (28:04) Album No. 5- Swapmeet, 'Mount Zero' (33:13) The Lightning Round - Catherine Moan, 'CM Ultra'- Helado Tropical, 'Helado Tropical'- Orquesta Akokán, 'América!'- Nao Yoshioka, 'Self'- Quicksand, 'Bring On The Psychics' Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Tshego Letsoalo, KALWAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Elle Mannion, Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Felix Contreras, Lars Gotrich and Ann Powers 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

    New Music Friday: The best albums out July 17

  5. 16 Jul ·  Bonus • NPR Music+ Only

    NPR Music+: "Thinkin Bout You" by Frank Ocean

    Frank Ocean released what is for now his last full-length album, “Blonde,” 10 years ago this summer, and his initial run at stardom was only about five years. And yet, it seems like every day there’s some emerging young artist who cites him as a primary influence. How did this happen? Why has Ocean’s impact reached so far for so long, even after he’s disappeared from the spotlight?  This week, NPR Music critic Ann Powers and editor Daoud Tyler-Ameen discuss the song that made Ocean into a mainstream star: “Thinkin Bout You,” from his 2012 album “Channel Orange.”  To access this episode and other episodes in this series, sign up for NPR+ at plus.npr.org. NPR+ helps support public media. Follow NPR Music coverage and the Tiny Desk Concerts at npr.org/music

    NPR Music+: "Thinkin Bout You" by Frank Ocean

  6. 15 Jul

    Alt.Latino: Country twang, Brazilian flow

    With last week's best-of show behind us, we've got a clean slate to dive into our favorite new music kicking off the second half of the year. Felix brings a batch of country tracks, while Ana -- to absolutely no one's surprise -- continues her exploration of Brazil's endless supply of captivating music. Catch a mesmerizing indie-ambient album from João Carvalho, some posthumous crooning from Raul Malo, the twangy return of Oklahoma's rising star Wyatt Flores, and much more. Artists and albums featured in this episode: (01:13) Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies, 'Gold and Roses (Live)'(06:15) João Carvalho, 'Uma Festa no Centro do Vazio'(13:02) Raul Malo, 'Bella Ciao: Raul Malo Live In Nashville'(17:14) Rincon Sapiência, 'Um Corpo Preto'(24:13) Wyatt Flores, 'Scared of Heights'(27:50) Cupido, 'Maldito Cupido' This podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell. Suraya Mohamed is the executive producer of NPR Music. 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

    Alt.Latino: Country twang, Brazilian flow

  7. 14 Jul

    beabadoobee, The Rolling Stones, Four Tet, more

    On her stellar new single, “Switchblade,” beabadoobee shreds ‘90s style. The Rolling Stones have still got it on their latest album, Foreign Tongues. And Four Tet surprises us with a new “wingdings” project. We’ve got all that and more as we share our picks for the best new songs of the week. NPR Music’s Sheldon Pearce joins host Robin Hilton. Featured artists and songs: (00:00) Intro (01:20) beabadoobee: “Switchblade” (08:31) Bonobo & Arooj Aftab: “Fire on the Water” (15:09) The Rolling Stones: “Ringing Hollow” (25:31) L’rain: “borderline” (33:02) Four Tet: "track 3" (40:35) Ela Minus and Nick León: “espiral” Support the show with a review on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts.  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

    beabadoobee, The Rolling Stones, Four Tet, more

  8. 10 Jul

    New Music Friday: The best albums out July 10

    Jack White. Baby Rose. Suki Waterhouse. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Maggie Brennan of WCBE in Ohio about their favorite albums out Friday, July 10. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round. The Starting 5 (02:00) Album No. 1- Jack White, 'Frozen Charlotte' (07:28) Album No. 2- Baby Rose, 'YEARNALISM' (15:23) Album No. 3- Suki Waterhouse, 'Loveland' (22:17) Album No. 4- Allison Russell, 'In the Hour of Chaos' (28:22) Album No. 5- Houndmouth, 'Lordy' (32:46) The Lightning Round - Bella Kay, 'My Reckless Abandon'- Luluc, 'Sweet Thief'- The Temper Trap, 'Sungazer'- Kelela, 'new avatar'- Tracey Nelson, 'Hercules'- Ultra Lights, 'Pleasure's All Yours' Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Maggie Brennan, WCBEAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Daoud Tyler-Ameen, Elle Mannion, Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Sheldon Pearce and Lars Gotrich 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

    New Music Friday: The best albums out July 10
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Welcome to your all-in-one destination for every NPR Music podcast. We break down the best new albums to hit streaming each week on New Music Friday; we share the latest songs worthy of your playlists on All Songs Considered; there’s off-the-rails conversations (and chisme!) about Latin music on Alt.Latino. The NPR Music channel is your hub for new records, iconic artists and cult heroes, free of algorithms and full of surprises.Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for NPR Music.

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  • Years Active
    2005 - 2026
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