All Songs Considered

Our latest mix of the week’s best new songs swings from the shoegaze rock of rising LA band untitled (halo) to Bach’s “Air on the G String” performed by pianist Víkingur Ólafsson. We’ve also got singer Lizzy McAlpine’s breathtaking ode to her late father, the laid-back grooves of polymath Sen Morimoto, the extraordinary voice of Scottish singer Beth Taylor and more.NPR Music’s Tom Huizenga 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: [email protected] artists and songs:(00:00) Intro(02:05) Sen Morimoto: “Chewing Gum”(09:27) Víkingur Ólafsson: “Air on the G String” (Johann Sebastian Bach)(16:56) Lizzy McAlpine: “The Crowd”(25:51) Beth Taylor: “My Lagan Love”(33:49) untitled (halo): “easy rider”(41:58) inti figgis-vizueta: “Samara (Maple Seed) Mvmt. III - Find Roots”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

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 and euphoric “Alyse,” subversive funk from Asher White and more.NRP Music writer and editor Sheldon Pearce joins host Robin Hilton.Leave us a review on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] artists and songs:(00:00) Intro(02:02) M83: “Blister Sunrise”(07:51) Shygirl: “Alyse”(15:13) FKJ & Labrinth: “Little Little Voice”(22:21) Renny Conti: “Leaving the Zoo”(30:57) Asher White: “My Day at the Casino”(38:36) Rachel Chinouriri: “Make Believe”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

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 song “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: [email protected] artists and songs:(00:00) Intro(04:30) Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris: Neil Young’s “After the Gold Rush”(09:31) Frodus: Devo’s “Explosions” (12:58) Janis Joplin: Kris Kristofferson’s “Me and Bobby McGee”(17:12) Jai Paul: Jennifer Paige’s “Crush”(22:26) Luther Vandross & Mariah Carey: Lionel Richie & Diana Ross's “Endless Love”(27:40) Nico: Jackson Browne’s “These Days”(32:34) Tricky: Public Enemy’s “Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos”(35:29) Cassandra Wilson: Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon”(40:04) Phoebe Bridgers: The Cure’s “Friday I’m In Love”(43:56) Marcia Griffiths: The Beatles’ “Don’t Let Me Down”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

After nearly two decades of producing works by other musicians, including Kendrick Lamar and Vampire Weekend, the artist known as Dahi has just released his debut solo album. He describes it as “African Radiohead,” with kaleidoscopic soundscapes, intricate polyrhythms and a breathtaking list of collaborators. We open this week’s show with the song “How to Pray,” featuring both Kendrick Lamar and singer Amber Mark.Our other picks for the best new tracks of the week include Dominic Fike’s heady “Wallflower,” dancefloor beats from singer Jorja Smith, an 8-bit instrumental from composer Emily A. Sprague and more.NPR Music writer and editor Sheldon Pearce joins host Robin Hilton.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] artists and songs:(00:00) Intro(02:00) Dahi, Kenrick Lamar & Amber Mark: “How To Pray”(10:08) OHMA: “Ever Expanding”(18:46) Dominic Fike: “Wallflower”(25:20) Jorja Smith: “I Lied, You Lied”(33:20) Emily A. Sprague: “Noon Liquid Ore”(41:50) Osamu Fukuzawa & IYAMAH: “Butterflies (feat. edbl)”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

Is Sunday morning the best time for music? Whether you prefer solitude, get-togethers with family or friends, or steeling yourself for the week to come, we’ve got the perfect album to score your early hours.  NPR Music’s Hazel Cills and Lars Gotrich join host Robin Hilton.Leave us a review on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] songs and artists:(00:00) Intro / Miles Davis: “So What”(02:32) Astrud Gilberto: “Once I Loved”(06:29) The Congos: “Fisherman”(08:48) Madredeus: “Três Ilusoses - Amargura”(13:02) Laurie Spiegel: “Patchwork”(17:03) BAD OPERATION: “Bagel Rooks”(20:10) Django Reinhardt: “Exactly Like You”(24:05) Tirzah: “Holding On”(28:13) Margo Guryan: “Sunday Morning”(33:32) Ishman Williams & the William Singers: “The Old Ship Zion”(37:42) Electrelane: “Gone Under Sea”(41:35) Woo: “Make Me Tea”(45:17) St. Germain: “So Flute”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.Note: A version of this episode originally ran in 2025See 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