Jens Lekman, Amanda Palmer, Swans, The Sea And Cake, More
Omar Rodriguez Lopez (clockwise from upper left), Jens Lekman, Amanda Palmer, Niki And The Dove
On this week's show hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share some of their favorite new discoveries, including the Kate Bush-inspired Swedish duo Niki And The Dove, German experimental pianist Nils Frahm, and a surprising new album from singer Amanda Palmer.
Also on the show: the best new music in a decade from the Chicago-based band Sea And Cake; the inimitable storytelling of Swedish pop singer Jens Lekman; and an epic new album from post-punk veterans Swans.
This Week's Essential Listening: Jens Lekman, Amanda Palmer, More
Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra
- Album: Theatre Is Evil
- Song: Smile (Pictures or It Didn't Happen)
The Sea and Cake
- Album: Runner
- Song: On And On
This track is available through the artist's SoundCloud page.
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