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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...
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Alt.Latino: Silvana Estrada's stunning sophomore album
There is no question that Mexican vocalist and composer Silvana Estrada is special to Alt.Latino. Ever since she launched her 2022 album "Marchita" wi...
The Contenders, Vol. 22: Geese, Dijon, Juana Molina, more
We’ve got two of the most-talked-about albums of the year, the return of electro-folk wonder Juana Molina, guitar rock from Alien Boy, Agriculture and...
Our no. 1 songs: 2013
A country music makeover, an electro-pop crooner inspired by Sam Cooke, the stomp-clap era continues, and more.
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New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 10
Madi Diaz. Madison Cunningham. The return of Mobb Deep. Guest host Rodney Carmichael chats with Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville about their favor...
Our no. 1 songs: 2012
The flood gates open to K-Pop, plus a feel-good rock anthem (from a band that hasn’t released anything since), a pop juggernaut that became the year’s...
Alt.Latino: A conversation with Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan is one of those musicians whose work and mere presence in the record industry deserves without question platitudes like ‘pioneering’ or...
A conversation with David Gilmour
The Pink Floyd guitarist and singer talks about the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, a new live album and concert film for his latest solo rele...
Taylor Swift: 'The Life Of A Showgirl'
Taylor Swift just dropped her new album The Life Of A Showgirl. It touches on her relationship with fiancé Travis Kelce while reflecting on fame, norm...
New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 3
dodie. Molly Nilsson. Leon Vynehall. We welcome Skylar Rochelle of 90.9 The Bridge in Kansas City to the show to recommend five albums not made by Tay...
Alt.Latino: The return of El Tiny
It's that time of year again: NPR's Tiny Desk becomes El Tiny, featuring concerts from some of the most exciting and legendary Latin artists around. S...
The Contenders, Vol. 21: Tame Impala, Dominic Fike, Amber Mark, more
We update our running list of the year’s best songs with club beats from Tame Impala, the fractured pop of Dominik Fike, good vibes from singer Amber...
Our No. 1 songs: 2011
We "wake the hell up" to pop music, Adele plays the Tiny Desk, a certain Australian artist drops the year's most infectious song, and more.
New Music Friday: The best albums out Sept. 26
Neko Case. Jeff Tweedy. Amanda Shires' divorce album. Evan Miller from member station WYSO in Ohio joins Lars Gotrich to talk about their favorite alb...
Alt.Latino: New songs from Spain, the D.R. and more
The way new music comes to Alt.Latino World Headquarters says a lot about our slight age difference. I still get CDs in the mail, with an occasional m...
Why Wilco's Jeff Tweedy still finds joy in troubled times
The Wilco frontman talks about his new triple solo album, 'Twilight Override,' an enthralling opus on the miracle and wonder of life, and why he can't...
Our No. 1 songs: 2010
It was a year of both soaring euphoria and quiet calm, with lots of sonic adventures.
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The best new albums out Sept. 19
Joan Shelley, Lola Young and the return of Sarah McLachlan. Kyle Meredith from WFPK in Louisville joins Stephen Thompson to chat about their favorite...
Alt.Latino: Bad Bunny Closes Out His Residency
Bad Bunny's months-long residency in Puerto Rico is coming to an end. The shows brought in hundreds of millions of dollars to the island, and sparked...
The Contenders, Vol. 20: The Beths, Dustin O’Halloran, Nicholas Payton, more
We’ve got six must-hear songs to add to our running list of the year’s best tracks, including some shredding from The Beths, a gorgeous solo piano pie...
Our No. 1 songs: 2009
We enter the stomp-clap era as we look back at our number one songs from 2009.
Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the sh...
The best new albums out Sept. 12
Guerilla Toss. Die Spitz. The return of Spinal Tap. Raina Douris from WXPN's World Cafe joins Stephen Thompson to discuss their favorite albums out Fr...
Alt.Latino: A Tribute to Felix
This week's episode of Alt.Latino is a tribute to host Felix Contreras, who just received the Hispanic Heritage Award for Journalism from the Hispanic...
The Contenders, Vol. 19: Neko Case, Asher White, caroline, more
Hear the songs we just had to share this week. NPR Music’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton to update our running list of the year’s best songs, wi...
Our No. 1 songs: 2008
What songs take us back to 2008? Robin Hilton and Stephen Thompson recall a pretty folk-heavy year with lots of groundbreaking debuts.
No...
The best new albums out Sept. 5
Big Thief. David Byrne. El Michels Affair. WFUV's Alisa Ali joins Stephen Thompson to discuss their favorite albums coming out Friday, Sept. 5.
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Alt.Latino: Tim Bernardes, Mabe Fratti, more
Felix shares the music that's helped him recover from a serious illness. Anamaria shares some new exquisite (and, in one case, slightly toxic) love so...
The most anticipated fall '25 albums
We get a jump on the upcoming fall releases we’re most excited about, including new ones from Skullcrusher, S. Carey, Silvana Estrada and more.
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Our No. 1 songs: 2007
The songs that take us back to 2007, the golden age of indie pop and rock.
Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the show's...
New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 29
Sabrina Carpenter. The Beaches. Margo Price. This week, Stephen Thompson chats with NPR Music's Hazel Cills and WMOT's Jessie Scott about the best new...
Alt.Latino: Omar Apollo, Mon Laferte, Mabe Fratti
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....
The Contenders, Vol. 18: Disiniblud, Anamanaguchi, more
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...
Our No. 1 songs: 2006
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...
New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 22
Nourished By Time. Mac Demarco. Earl Sweatshirt. Stephen Thompson and Vermont Public's Tad Cautious discuss the best new albums out this new music Fri...
Our No. 1 songs: 2005
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...
Flaco Jimenez and Eddie Palmieri: Why Their Music Mattered
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.
Our No. 1 songs: 2000-2004
A nostalgic look back at the most memorable songs that defined All Songs Considered in its first five years.
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New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 15
KAYTRANADA. Dijon. Molly Tuttle. We discuss the best new albums of the week with arts critic Amelia Mason from WBUR in Boston.
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Alt.Latino: Xavi, Simon Grossmann, more
Alt.Latino host Anamaria Sayre and frequent guest Isabella Gomez Sarmiento share their favorite Latin pop earworms of the moment.
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What's the perfect road trip playlist?
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...
New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 8
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 Sip...