Clockwise from upper left: Wilco, Lianne La Havas, Palehound, Night BedsCourtesy of the artistshide captioni toggle captionCourtesy of the artistsOur ShowNew Music From Wilco, Night Beds, Lianne La Havas, More By Bob BoilenAll Songs Considered celebrates the return of co-host Robin Hilton and bids farewell to Katie Presley with a mix of great new music.
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STATS. Jacqueline Silberbush/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Jacqueline Silberbush/Courtesy of the artist Just In Viking's Choice: STATS, 'Countach' by Lars Gotrich July 22, 2015 One of the most outrageous supercars ever made gets a chaotic math-rock party, with an assist from WFMU's Dave Perlis.
Clockwise from upper left: Wilco, Lianne La Havas, Palehound, Night Beds Courtesy of the artists hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artists Our Show New Music From Wilco, Night Beds, Lianne La Havas, More by Bob Boilen, Robin Hilton, Katie Presley July 21, 2015 All Songs Considered celebrates the return of co-host Robin Hilton and bids farewell to Katie Presley with a mix of great new music. Listen Loading… 38:29 Playlist Download Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/424643923/424966975" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Jake Cunningham/Courtesy of the artist Just In Song Premiere: Julien Baker, 'Sprained Ankle' by Katie Presley July 21, 2015 A Tennessee singer-songwriter finds strength in vulnerability in her spare but rich solo debut.
Myrkur. Rasmus Malmstrøm/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Rasmus Malmstrøm/Courtesy of the artist Just In Viking's Choice: Myrkur, 'Skøgen Skulle Dø' by Lars Gotrich July 20, 2015 Myrkur combines Nordic folk song and choral arrangements to make black metal both savage and sylvan.
While your kids are still impressionable, you can make them listen to anything. iStockphoto.com hide caption itoggle caption iStockphoto.com The Good Listener The Good Listener: Where Are All The Great Lullabies? by Stephen Thompson July 18, 2015 Tips for finding lullabies that aren't cloying, annoying, or lullaby-themed covers of pop songs.
Mozart is great for babies, but what about Miles Davis? [Note: This child does not belong to Robin Hilton.] Joe Klamar/AFP/Getty Images hide caption itoggle caption Joe Klamar/AFP/Getty Images Our Show All Songs +1: What's The First Song A Newborn Should Hear? by Robin Hilton July 17, 2015 Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton discuss the best way to introduce your young one to the world of music. Listen Loading… 11:00 Playlist Download Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/423823760/423864649" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Don Henley Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Just In Don Henley's Releasing A Country Album — Hear Two New Songs by Robin Hilton July 17, 2015 Eagles drummer, singer-songwriter and producer Don Henley is back with his first solo album in 15 years. Cass County is a country album featuring an all-star list of collaborators.
Chvrches' second album, Every Open Eye, comes out Sept. 25. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Just In Chvrches Tease New Album With 'Leave A Trace' by Julian Ring July 16, 2015 The Glasgow synth-pop band explores candid emotional territory on its latest single, from the upcoming sophomore full-length Every Open Eye.
Red River Dialect. Jack Kindred-Boothby/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Jack Kindred-Boothby/Courtesy of the artist Just In Viking's Choice: Red River Dialect, 'Amelia' by Lars Gotrich July 16, 2015 The English folk band's droning, banjo-and-strings driven "Amelia" is full of unrequited yearning and hard truths. Listen Loading… 5:38 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/423199246/423225878" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Kristen Burns/Courtesy of the artist Just In Song Premiere: Soren Bryce, 'Sirens' by Katie Presley July 16, 2015 The young singer-songwriter uses unique turns of phrase and idiosyncratic cadences to make sharp, winning folk-pop.
Jarrad Sang/Courtesy of the artist Just In Song Premiere: The Waifs, 'Blindly Believing' by Katie Presley July 15, 2015 Twenty years after forming, an Australian folk-rock band sounds both comfortably loose and tighter than ever. The first single from their forthcoming album has echoes of mid-'90s Sheryl Crow.
MAKE. Matthew Brantley/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Matthew Brantley/Courtesy of the artist Just In Viking's Choice: MAKE, 'The Immortal' by Lars Gotrich July 15, 2015 The Chapel Hill band thrives on heavy, atmospheric jams, with lush meditations that hold off on heaviness until the moment demands an earth-rattling release.
SOAK. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Our Show SOAK, Bob Boilen's Current Obsession, Plays DJ by Bob Boilen July 14, 2015 SOAK, one of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen's favorite new artists for 2015, spins some of the songs that have influenced her own work, and talks about her new album. Listen Loading… 44:33 Playlist Download Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/422867822/422922318" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Tim Jagielo/Courtesy of the artist Just In Song Premiere: Tunde Olaniran, "KYBM" by Katie Presley July 14, 2015 A Michigan activist and rapper/singer dedicates a frenetic dance anthem to social justice workers in Detroit.
Protomartyr. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Just In Songs We Love: Protomartyr, 'Why Does It Shake?' by Robin Hilton July 14, 2015 The band follows one of the best albums of 2014 with a behemoth single called "Why Does It Shake?"
Monica Lozano/Courtesy of the artist Just In Song Premiere: Le Butcherettes, 'Shave The Pride' by Katie Presley July 14, 2015 Pent-up frustration and explosive energy power this diatribe from a Guadalajaran rock band.
All Dogs. Hillary Jones/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Hillary Jones/Courtesy of the artist Just In Songs We Love: All Dogs, 'That Kind Of Girl' by Katie Presley July 13, 2015 The Ohio pop-punk quartet's "That Kind Of Girl" offers an ex-lover a generous out, with some unflappable attitude to sweeten the deal. Listen Loading… 2:34 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/421489618/422532977" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Youth Lagoon's Savage Hills Ballroom comes out Sept. 25. Ken Kaban/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Ken Kaban/Courtesy of the artist Just In Songs We Love: Youth Lagoon, 'The Knower' by Mike Katzif July 13, 2015 Stark intimacy gives way to a regal, celebratory fanfare in this first track from Savage Hills Ballroom.
Prince & The Revolution's Purple Rain. Amazon.co.uk hide caption itoggle caption Amazon.co.uk Our Show All Songs Rewind: The Best Opening Tracks by Julian Ring July 10, 2015 All Songs intern Julian Ring picks his all-time favorite episode of the show, one that asks: Can you judge an album by its first song? For a handful of classic records, absolutely. Listen Loading… 42:36 Playlist Download Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/421214773/421480830" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Sara Rachele Shervin Lainez/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Shervin Lainez/Courtesy of the artist Just In Songs We Love: Sara Rachele, 'Rebecca' by Katie Presley July 10, 2015 A Georgia singer-songwriter uses stark, acoustic instrumentation and heartbreaking lyrics to grapple with a major life decision. Listen Loading… 4:18 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed modal <iframe src="http://www.npr.org/player/embed/420908169/421534836" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no">
Makeunder's Hamilton Ulmer Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Just In Read The Overwhelming, Tragic Story Of Makeunder's 'Great Headless Blank' EP by Bob Boilen July 9, 2015 Hamilton Ulmer, the leader of the Oakland band, shares a track-by-track analysis of Makeunder's latest EP, which was inspired by a terrible year in the songwriter's life.
Immortal Bird. Black Pearl Photo/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Black Pearl Photo/Courtesy of the artist Just In Viking's Choice: Immortal Bird, 'Saprophyte' by Lars Gotrich July 9, 2015 The Chicago death-grind band is a group of metallic mutant builders who hint at staggering puzzles.
Austin's 6th Street during the SXSW Music Festival. Michael Buckner/Getty Images hide caption itoggle caption Michael Buckner/Getty Images Nerds! All Songs At 15: An Insider's Guide To Great Moments In ASC History by Katie Presley, Julian Ring July 9, 2015 For this week's Throwback Thursday, Katie Presley and intern Julian Ring share their favorite old All Songs Considered memories.