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7/21/2026

Sylvan Esso, Phoebe Bridgers, feeble little horse, more artwork

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Sylvan Esso, Phoebe Bridgers, feeble little horse, more

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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

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7/17/2026

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New Music Friday: The best albums out July 17

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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 Thompson Guest: Tshego Letsoalo, KALW Audio Producer: Noah Caldwell Digital Producer: Dora Levite Editors: Elle Mannion, Otis Hart Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Special 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

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7/15/2026

Alt.Latino: Country twang, Brazilian flow artwork

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Alt.Latino: Country twang, Brazilian flow

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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

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7/14/2026

beabadoobee, The Rolling Stones, Four Tet, more artwork

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beabadoobee, The Rolling Stones, Four Tet, more

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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

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7/10/2026

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New Music Friday: The best albums out July 10

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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 Thompson Guest: Maggie Brennan, WCBE Audio Producer: Noah Caldwell Digital Producer: Dora Levite Editors: Daoud Tyler-Ameen, Elle Mannion, Otis Hart Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Special 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

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7/8/2026

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Alt.Latino: The best Latin music of 2026 (so far)

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It’s that time of the year again: a mix between Christmas and Halloween for me and Felix. We gift you our best album picks of the year so far — and there’s nothing spookier for us than having to choose. So here it is, the music we’ve loved and listened to the most in the first half of 2026, some of the best (in our opinion) from all of Latin America and its diaspora. — Anamaria Sayre Artist and albums featured in this episode: (02:15) Trueno - 'TURR4ZO' (07:06) Jonathan Suazo - 'Ricano Vol. 2: Fruto de mi Corazón' (11:16) Broke Carrey - 'HIJO DEL PAÍS' (15:48) X Alfonso - 'AIRE' (22:28) Silvia Pérez Cruz - 'Oral_Abisal' (29:30) Nuevos Rios - 'Nuevos Rios' (32:17) Criolo, Amaro Freitas & Dino d'Santiago - 'CRIOLO, AMARO E DINO' (37:33) Sofia Rei - 'Antónima' This 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

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7/7/2026

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Summer’s simple pleasures: Roséwave

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Roséwave is a feeling more than a singular sound or genre. It’s the kind of sweetness and sadness that underscores the long, languid days of summer. Long drives with old friends, watching your kids at the pool, backyard barbecues while the sun slowly sets. On this episode we share a mix of songs that offer the perfect soundtrack for your roséwave days and nights, from Linda Ronstadt’s “How Do I Make You” and Marvin Gaye’s “Ain’t That Peculiar,” to Katie Gavin’s “Aftertaste,” Waxahatchee’s “Much Ado About Nothing” and more. NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich and contributor Marissa Lorusso join host Robin Hilton. (00:00) Intro and “Summertime, Summertime” by The Jamies (01:57) Wednesday: "Elderberry Wine" (04:34) The Lijadu Sisters: "Come on Home" (07:35) Katie Gavin: "Aftertaste” (12:17) Marvin Gaye: "Ain't That Peculiar" (15:46) Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra: “Gayane Ballet Suite: Adagio” (17:02) Haku.: "Looking Through My Subtle Double Eyelids" (19:46) Labi Siffre: "My Song" (22:45) Azymuth: "Faça de Conta" (25:09) Waxahatchee: "Much Ado About Nothing" (27:35) Linda Ronstadt: "How Do I Make You" (30:29) Addison Rae: "Diet Pepsi," from 'Addison' (34:56) Amerie: "Why Don't We Fall in Love" Reviews help! Leave us one on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Note: A version of this episode originally ran in July 2025. 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

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7/3/2026

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The best albums of 2026 (so far)

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On a special mid-year episode of New Music Friday, host Stephen Thompson and a lineup of NPR Music writers and critics reflect on their favorite albums of the year so far. Albums featured in this episode: (01:14) Album No. 1 - Noah Kahan, 'The Great Divide' (07:16) Album No. 2 - underscores, 'U' (14:00) Album No. 3 - Cécile McLorin Salvant, 'With Every Breath I Take' (20:13) Album No. 4 - Neurosis, 'An Undying Love For A Burning World' (27:18) Album No. 5 - Tiffany Day, 'HALO' (33:46) Album No. 6 - Metropolis Ensemble, Erik Hall & Sandbox Percussion, 'Canto Ostinato' Credits: Host: Stephen Thompson Guests: Hazel Cills, Ann Powers, Lars Gotrich, Sheldon Pearce, Tom Huizenga Audio Producer: Noah Caldwell Digital Producer: Dora Levite Editors: Otis Hart, Elle Mannion Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed 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

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7/2/2026

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NPR Music+: “Such Great Heights” by The Postal Service

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The origin story of The Postal Service is as simple (and twee) as they come: An electronic music producer (Jimmy Tamborello) and an indie rock singer-songwriter (Ben Gibbard) decide to collaborate on a few songs, sending each other music via snail mail. But The Postal Service’s only album, Give Up , eventually went platinum, and the band is selling out arenas decades later. It’s a record that seems to have captured how rapid advances in technology would change how we communicate and even love, bridging the distances that separate us. This week, NPR Music critic Ann Powers and editor Daoud Tyler-Ameen discuss lead single “Such Great Heights” by The Postal Service, from 2003. This NPR Music podcast series with Ann and Daoud is usually just for NPR+ supporters. To listen to the rest of the episodes in the series and support public media, sign up for NPR+ at plus.npr.org . Follow NPR Music coverage and the Tiny Desk Concerts at npr.org/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

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7/1/2026

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Alt.Latino: Mon Laferte's captivating coda

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On this week’s Alt.Latino, Anamaria and I both gush about 'Femme Fatale Vol. 2,' the new album from Chilean-Mexican singer Mon Laferte, who is on one of the more amazing creative streaks I've witnessed in a while. Also, Ana and I sometimes unintentionally align when picking new music for the show, and that took place this week with a couple of Brazilian highlights: I chose an artist who records as MOMO., while Ana brought in music from São Paulo-based artist Tijolo. Also this week, Chicago-based artist Sparklmami and an EP from Texan-Mexican singer Iveth Luna that got me thinking about the world of Spanish-language Christian music. — Felix Contreras Artists & albums featured in this episode: (01:31) Sparklmami, 'in this body' (06:36) The Animeros, '¡Qué Bárbaro!' (09:51) Mon Laferte, 'Femme Fatale Vol. 2' (16:47) Iveth Luna, 'Making Ways' (21:34) Tijolo, 'Y' (25:37) MOMO., 'Tum Tum Tum' This podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell and edited by Otis Hart. 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

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6/30/2026

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The year’s best songs (so far)

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It's the midway point of 2026, and it's safe to say that when it comes to the best songs of the year, there's not really any consensus to be found. So we’ve assembled our personal Top 10 list of the most memorable songs to cross our paths, from the outlaw country of Charley Crockett to the glam rock of Friko, Lana Del Rey’s twisted ode to love, Vince Staples' "White Flag" and more. NPR Music’s Sheldon Pearce joins host Robin Hilton. Featured artists and songs: (00:00) Intro (01:38) Mandy, Indiana: “try saying” (05:09) Aldous Harding: “Coats” (09:28) Vince Staples: “White Flag” (14:25) Yebba: “Yellow Eyes” (18:04) Friko: “Seven Degrees” (22:01) Charley Crockett: “Kentucky Too Long” (26:03) Lana Del Rey: “White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter” (32:07) Baby Rose: “Friends Again" (feat. Leon Thomas) (37:59) Mumford & Sons: “Rubber Band Man" (feat. Hozier) (42:58) Irreversible Entanglements: “Don’t Lose Your Head" (feat. MOTHERBOARD) Reviews help! Leave us one 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

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6/26/2026

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New Music Friday: The best albums out June 26

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Beth Orton. Chanel Beads. Cécile McLorin Salvant. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Ayana Contreras from KUVO in Denver about their favorite new albums out Friday, June 26. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round. The Starting 5 (00:00) Introduction - Roberta Flack, 'The Montreux Years' (02:01) Album No. 1 - Cécile McLorin Salvant, 'With Every Breath I Take' (09:11) Album No. 2 - Ibeyi, 'Offering' (15:57) Album No. 3 - Chanel Beads, 'Your Day Will Come' (21:52) Album No. 4 - Beth Orton, 'The Ground Above' (28:34) Album No.5 - ALIA, 'Where the Echoes Bloom' (33:59) The Lightning Round - Andrew Sa, 'American Rough' - Tasha, 'You Are Spring!' - Madeon, 'Victory' - Rodney Crowell, 'Then Again' - Downtown Boys, 'Public Luxury' Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org . Credits: Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Ayana Contreras, KUVO Audio Producer: Noah Caldwell Digital Producer: Dora Levite Editors: Otis Hart, Elle Mannion Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Special thanks to 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

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6/24/2026

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Alt.Latino: They opened for Miles Davis and Sly Stone, then disappeared

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This week's episode is a musical time machine. In the late 1960s, the band Zapata sprang out of a street gang in northwest Washington, D.C., with a sound that combined a variety of contemporary styles: Afro-Caribbean rhythms, soul jazz and the golden era of American R&B. The mixture worked. For a few years, Zapata opened for an astonishing number of A-list acts passing through the city, like Miles Davis, Sly and the Family Stone, Herbie Hancock and The Isley Brothers. But the band would break up in 1974, and for years their recorded material was believed to be lost. Now, surviving member Pepe Gonzalez has restored a cassette tape of Zapata's music from 1971, and is releasing it for the first time. In this episode, Felix chats with Gonzalez about the origins of the band, and how they tried to unify the Black and Hispanic musical scenes in the city at the time. The podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell and edited by Otis Hart. 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

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6/23/2026

Beck’s ‘Odelay’ at 30, Mitski covers One Direction, more artwork

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Beck’s ‘Odelay’ at 30, Mitski covers One Direction, more

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We share our picks for the best new tracks of the week, including Mitski’s surprising cover of One Direction’s “Fireproof.” But first, we remember Beck’s still mind-blowing Odelay , which just celebrated its 30th anniversary. NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich joins host Robin Hilton. Featured artists and songs: (00:00) Beck’s Odelay at 30 (03:39) Perennial: “What’s New On The Beat Scene” (08:55) Mitski: “Fireproof” (13:50) Sarah Davachi: “Songs of the Smile’s Fig: III. Follies” (21:56) Shearwater: “Daydream Unbeliever” (32:33) Sleep: “Have Spacesuit Will Travel” (41:39) L’Rain: “soulless cycle” Reviews help! Leave us one 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

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6/19/2026

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New Music Friday: The best albums out June 19

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Tierra Whack. The War and Treaty. A plethora of new jazz releases. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Nate Chinen from WRTI in Philadelphia about their favorite new albums out Friday, June 19. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round. The Starting 5 (01:17) Album No. 1 - Tierra Whack, 'Whack's Museum' (06:43) Album No. 2 - The War and Treaty, 'The Story of Michael and Tanya' (15:39) Album No. 3 - Micah Thomas, 'Lucid' (20:40) Album No. 4 - Your Brother's Keeper & Gary Bartz, 'Where Rivers Meet' (26:21) Album No. 5 - Sam Barsh, Keyon Harrold & Mark Guiliana, 'Straight08' (32:30) The Lightning Round - Tucker Zimmerman, 'Dream Me A Dream' - The Phoenix Trio, 'Tomorrow is Today' - Janus Rasmussen, 'Inert' - Daniel Lanois, 'Belladonna Nocturne' - Wild Up, 'Gay Guerilla Vol. 5' Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org Credits: Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Nate Chinen, WRTI Audio Producer: Noah Caldwell Digital Producer: Dora Levite Editors: Otis Hart, Elle Mannion Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Special thanks to Robin Hilton and Tom Huizenga 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

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6/17/2026

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Alt.Latino: The sounds of Cuban resilience

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We're living in a moment when the geopolitical intersects with the personal in a profound way. The relationship between the United States and Cuba is once again in the news, and it happens at a time when there are a handful of new releases from Cuban artists on the island and around the world. The sounds of the albums are vastly different, but they all draw from the same deep well of inspiration that has always fueled Cuban music: a deep love for the intersection of cultures. The music we share this week is a reminder of the very real lives of the people caught in the middle of a situation with an uncertain outcome. It is joyous, contemplative, rhythmically sophisticated and lyrically profound. Just like all Cuban music. Artists & songs featured in this episode: (00:52) OKAN, "Ajé (Owo Nla Nla)" (03:30) Ibeyo, "Aset" (06:45) Orquesta Akokán, "No Me Voy" (11:50) Cimafunk, "Cocinarte" (15:47) X Alfonso, "Unicornio" 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

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6/16/2026

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Songs for any road trip

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It’s the season of road trips — and nothing goes better with those long and winding roads than music. This week we share our picks for the perfect playlist, breakdown what works best when, and consider some ground rules — does the driver always have the final say? Reviews help! Leave us one 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) Eric Burdon and War: “Spill the Wine” (03:09) Stromae: “Santé” (04:57) Broadway Cast: “Alexander Hamilton” (07:53) Joe Iconis / Broadway Cast: “Michael in the Bathroom” (10:14) Abiotic: “Vermosapien” (12:02) Wipers: “Mystery” (13:36) Steely Dan: “My Old School” (17:28) Tunde Olaniran: “Namesake” (19:54) Shania Twain: “Man, I Feel Like a Woman!” (22:37) Pat Travers: “Amgwanna Kick Booty” (26:27) Anthrax & Public Enemy: “Bring The Noise” (27:49) Unwed Sailor: “Monster Collecting” (29:46) The Allman Brothers Band: “Midnight Rider” and “Southbound” (33:12) Lake Street Dive: “You Go Down Smooth” (35:41) Black Sabbath: “Turn Up The Night” (37:19) Simple Minds: “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” Note: A version of this episode originally posted in August 2025. 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

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6/12/2026

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New Music Friday: The best albums out June 12

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Olivia Rodrigo. Pussy Riot. Hayley Kiyoko. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Nastia Voynovskaya from KQED in San Francisco about their favorite albums out Friday, June 12. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round. The Starting 5 (00:00) Songs of the Summer (01:59) Album No. 1 • Olivia Rodrigo, 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love' (10:01) Album No. 2 • Pussy Riot, 'CYKA' (17:31) Album No. 3 • YHWH Nailgun, 'Magazine' (22:01) Album No. 4 • Hayley Kiyoko, 'girls like girls (the album)' (28:31) Album No. 5 • Six Sex, 'ULTRA' (34:10) The Lightning Round • Kelsey Lu, 'So Help Me God' • Ambrose Akimusire & Mary Halvorson, 'Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings' • Diles Que No Me Maten, 'Escrito en Agua' • Horse Lords, 'Demand To Be Taken Alive!' • Mon Laferte, 'Femme Fatale Vol. 2' Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org . Credits: Host: Stephen Thompson Guest: Nastia Voynovskaya, KQED Audio Producer: Noah Caldwell Digital Producer: Dora Levite Editors: Otis Hart, Elle Mannion Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Special thanks to Robin Hilton, Lars Gotrich and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento 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

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6/10/2026

Alt.Latino: A Tejano masterclass with El Gato Negro, Ruben Ramos artwork

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Alt.Latino: A Tejano masterclass with El Gato Negro, Ruben Ramos

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Ruben Ramos' life story mirrors the history of what we now know as Tejano music. His family's musical roots in Texas go back to 1918, and as a boy he was brought into the family bands, first as a drummer and then as a vocalist. He's been playing big band-inflected Tejano music now for more than six decades, and just released a tribute album tracing that musical lineage, called 'Los Días de Calor.' In this episode, Felix chats with "El Gato Negro" Ramos about the history of Tejano music across the twentieth century, and how his own story fits inside of it. 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

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6/9/2026

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11 more songs to reset your mood | All Songs Considered

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NPR listeners share the songs they reach for when they need to reset the mood, their day or even their life. This is a followup to our April episode on songs for starting over . NPR’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton. A good review helps! So, leave us one on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend to listen! Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Featured artists and songs: (00:00) Intro (01:13) Quincy Jones: “Dead End” (02:12) Bill Withers: “Lovely Day” (04:51) Florence + the Machine: “Shake It Out” (08:06) Jacob Collier: “Something Heavy” (11:24) Des’ree: “You Gotta Be” (16:32) Peter Gabriel: “Washing Of The Water” (19:57) Cat Power: “Nothin But Time” (23:02) John Denver: “Sweet Surrender” (27:46) Isley Brothers: “Summer Breeze” (31:22) Green Day: “Still Breathing” (34:10) Vienna Teng: “Level Up” 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

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