All Songs Considered

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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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 22

    NPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen and Ann Powers are your guides to the last big Friday of 2024. Plus a deep dive into an epic new Red Hot compilation titled TRAИƧA. Featured albums: • Kim Deal, Nobody Loves You More• Father John Misty, Mahashmashana• Say Lou Lou, Dust• Michael Kiwanuka, Small Changes• Various Artists, TRAИƧA (Red Hot) See the long list of albums out Nov. 22 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at https://npr.org/music. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    53 min
  2. As the Latin Grammys turns 25, how much has Latin music changed? (Part 1)

    4 DAYS AGO

    As the Latin Grammys turns 25, how much has Latin music changed? (Part 1)

    The Latin Grammys recently marked its 25th anniversary. Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre was in Miami to talk to some of Latin music's most influential artists to understand some of the trends that are shaping Latin music today, shared over two episodes. Songs featured in this episode: •Juanes, "Fíjate Bien"•Juanes, "Vida Cotidiana"•Álvaro Díaz, "Quien Te Quiere"•Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera "Bebé Dame" 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

    22 min
  3. The Contenders, Vol. 21: The songs we can't stop playing this week

    5 DAYS AGO

    The Contenders, Vol. 21: The songs we can't stop playing this week

    In the final update to our running list of the year's best songs, we've got the cathartic rock of Kassie Krut, a nerve-settling collaboration between the singers SOAK and Gordi, Ethel Cain and more. Featured songs and artists:1. Kassie Krut: "Reckless," from Kassie Krut 2. Gordi: "Reverie," from Lunch At Dune3. Katy J Pearson: "Save Me," from Someday, Now4. Freak Slug: "Ya Ready," from I Blow Out Big Candles5. Hildegard: "Bach In Town," from Jour 15966. Ethel Cain: "Punish" (single) Enjoy the show? Tell your friends and leave us a review wherever you listen go podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    45 min
  4. New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 15

    NOV 15

    New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 15

    NPR Music's Ann Powers and Daoud Tyler-Ameen are your guides to the most compelling releases out on November 15. Featured Albums:• FLO, Access All Areas• Dwight Yoakam, Brighter Days• Ganavya, Daughter of a Temple• Wussy, Cincinnati Ohio Check out the longer list of albums out Nov. 15 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at https://npr.org/music. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    56 min

  5. NOV 13

    Alt.Latino's New Music Roundup

    Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre recorded their latest new music guide on the streets of Spain. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    19 min
  6. The Contenders, Vol. 20: The songs we can't stop playing this week

    NOV 12

    The Contenders, Vol. 20: The songs we can't stop playing this week

    We update our running list of the year's best songs with more calming sounds from Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi, the electronic artist Jon Hopkins, Muno singer Katie Gavin's new solo album and more. Featured artists and songs:1. Jónsi: "Flicker," from First Light2. Katie Gavin: "Aftertaste," from What A Relief3. Jon Hopkins: "part viii - nothing is lost," from RITUAL4. Katie Malco: "Fatal Attraction (feat. Laura Stevenson)" (Single)5. Clairo: "Add Up My Love," from Charm6. Max Richter: "Movement, Before All Flowers," from In A Landscape Enjoy the show? Tell a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcats. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    50 min

  7. NOV 8

    New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 8

    NPR Music's Ann Powers and Daoud Tyler-Ameen are your guides to the most compelling albums released this Friday. Featured albums:• Ab-Soul, Soul Burger• Jamey Johnson, Midnight Gasoline• Our Girl, The Good Kind• Various Artists, Like Someone I Know: A Celebration of Margo Guryan Check out the longer list of albums out Nov. 8 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at https://npr.org/music. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    1h 2m

  8. NOV 6

    Alt.Latino's Spain Soundtrack

    Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre are in Spain for a music conference. On this episode, they share their favorite discoveries from Bilbao, San Sebastián and beyond. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    18 min
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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.

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  • Years Active
    2005 - 2024
  • Episodes
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