Guest DJs From All Songs Considered http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130267676&ft=1&f=130267676 Guest DJs share their favorite tunes on <em>All Songs Considered</em>. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:45:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Guest DJs From All Songs Considered http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130267676&ft=1&f=130267676 Guest DJ Peter Gabriel Peter Gabriel talks with Bob Boilen about the 25th anniversary release of Gabriel's classic album, <em>So</em> and shares some of the songs by other artists that have influenced his music. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/16/162937338/guest-dj-peter-gabriel?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/16/162937338/guest-dj-peter-gabriel?ft=1&f=130267676 Peter Gabriel talks with Bob Boilen about the 25th anniversary release of Gabriel's classic album, So and shares some of the songs by other artists that have influenced his music.

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]]> Guest DJ John Cale A founding member of The Velvet Underground, Cale discusses his new solo record, <em>Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood, </em>and shares some of his favorite songs by other artists. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/02/162158655/guest-dj-john-cale?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/02/162158655/guest-dj-john-cale?ft=1&f=130267676 A founding member of The Velvet Underground, Cale discusses his new solo record, Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood, and shares some of his favorite songs by other artists.

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]]> Guest DJ Dan Deacon On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em> electro-pop genius Dan Deacon shares some of his favorite music, and talks about his latest record, America. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/21/159471518/guest-dj-dan-deacon?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/21/159471518/guest-dj-dan-deacon?ft=1&f=130267676 On this edition of All Songs Considered electro-pop genius Dan Deacon shares some of his favorite music, and talks about his latest record, America.

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]]> Guest DJs Carrie Brownstein And Fred Armisen Of Portlandia The stars of the IFC comedy series discuss the music they grew up with, the sounds of Portland and how spooky Glenn Danzig's house is. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/20/148297699/guest-djs-carrie-brownstein-and-fred-armisen?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/20/148297699/guest-djs-carrie-brownstein-and-fred-armisen?ft=1&f=130267676 The stars of the IFC comedy series discuss the music they grew up with, the sounds of Portland and how spooky Glenn Danzig's house is.

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]]> Guest DJ Brian Eno In advance of his new album <em>Drums Between the Bells</em>, the influential artist and producer shares some of his favorite new and old music. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/05/31/136723328/guest-dj-brian-eno?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2011/05/31/136723328/guest-dj-brian-eno?ft=1&f=130267676 In advance of his new album Drums Between the Bells, the influential artist and producer shares some of his favorite new and old music.

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]]> Guest DJ Panda Bear The experimental music maven spins some of his favorite songs from contemporary artists — including his Animal Collective bandmate Avey Tare — and previews some of his own upcoming album, <em>Tomboy.</em> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/03/29/134949521/guest-dj-panda-bear?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2011/03/29/134949521/guest-dj-panda-bear?ft=1&f=130267676 The experimental music maven spins some of his favorite songs from contemporary artists — including his Animal Collective bandmate Avey Tare — and previews some of his own upcoming album, Tomboy.

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]]> Guest DJ Tom Jones Shares His Favorite Love Songs Make a list of the great crooners who sing love songs and Tom Jones is likely to be near the top. He was for us when we sought out a guest DJ to share songs of romance and heartache for Valentine's Day. In this edition of the show, Jones plays Barry White, James Brown and more. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2011/02/08/133561125/guest-dj-tom-jones-shares-his-favorite-love-songs?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2011/02/08/133561125/guest-dj-tom-jones-shares-his-favorite-love-songs?ft=1&f=130267676 Make a list of the great crooners who sing love songs and Tom Jones is likely to be near the top. He was for us when we sought out a guest DJ to share songs of romance and heartache for Valentine's Day. In this edition of the show, Jones plays Barry White, James Brown and more.

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]]> Guest DJ Daniel Lanois This week on <em>All Songs Considered</em>, producer and musician Daniel Lanois shares some of his favorite recordings and talks about his musical influences from childhood. Hear music from from Sly and the Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Eno, some of Lanois' own solo work and more. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:57:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2010/11/09/131162440/guest-dj-daniel-lanois?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2010/11/09/131162440/guest-dj-daniel-lanois?ft=1&f=130267676 This week on All Songs Considered, producer and musician Daniel Lanois shares some of his favorite recordings and talks about his musical influences from childhood. Hear music from from Sly and the Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Eno, some of Lanois' own solo work and more.

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]]> Guest DJ Jim Jarmusch Previews The All Tomorrow's Parties Music Festival In a crowded field of annual music festivals, All Tomorrow's Parties stands out as unusually eclectic, in part because many of the featured acts are chosen by other artists. Singer Nick Cave picked the bands one year; so did <em>Simpsons</em> creator Matt Groening. This year's curator is filmmaker Jim Jarmusch. On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em>, Jarmusch shares some of the music he selected. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2010/08/31/129529392/guest-dj-jim-jarmusch-previews-the-all-tomorrows-parties-music-festival?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2010/08/31/129529392/guest-dj-jim-jarmusch-previews-the-all-tomorrows-parties-music-festival?ft=1&f=130267676 In a crowded field of annual music festivals, All Tomorrow's Parties stands out as unusually eclectic, in part because many of the featured acts are chosen by other artists. Singer Nick Cave picked the bands one year; so did Simpsons creator Matt Groening. This year's curator is filmmaker Jim Jarmusch. On this edition of All Songs Considered, Jarmusch shares some of the music he selected.

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]]> Guest DJ Jonsi Of Sigur Ros What do Iron Maiden, Billie Holiday and castrato singer Alessandro Moreschi have in common? Answer: Sigur Ros frontman Jon ("Jonsi") Thor Birgisson lists them among his favorite artists. On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em>, Jonsi talks about his new solo album, <em>Go</em>, and shares some of the songs that have helped shape his own music. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2010/03/29/125304475/guest-dj-jonsi-of-sigur-ros?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2010/03/29/125304475/guest-dj-jonsi-of-sigur-ros?ft=1&f=130267676 What do Iron Maiden, Billie Holiday and castrato singer Alessandro Moreschi have in common? Answer: Sigur Ros frontman Jon ("Jonsi") Thor Birgisson lists them among his favorite artists. On this edition of All Songs Considered, Jonsi talks about his new solo album, Go, and shares some of the songs that have helped shape his own music.

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]]> Guest DJ Kyp Malone Kyp Malone is best known as the guitarist and singer for TV On The Radio. But this fall, he released his debut solo album under the name Rain Machine. Rain Machine's eponymous record sounds an awful lot like the work of TV On The Radio, but the songs are a lot quieter and relatively spare. On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em> Malone sits in as guest DJ to talk about his Rain Machine project, and to share some of his favorite music by other artists. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:05:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2009/11/02/120017602/guest-dj-kyp-malone?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2009/11/02/120017602/guest-dj-kyp-malone?ft=1&f=130267676 Kyp Malone is best known as the guitarist and singer for TV On The Radio. But this fall, he released his debut solo album under the name Rain Machine. Rain Machine's eponymous record sounds an awful lot like the work of TV On The Radio, but the songs are a lot quieter and relatively spare. On this edition of All Songs Considered Malone sits in as guest DJ to talk about his Rain Machine project, and to share some of his favorite music by other artists.

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]]> Guest DJ Tucker Martine The Decemberists, Sufjan Stevens, Laura Veirs and Bill Frisell have one thing in common: When they wanted their music to sound amazing, they called on Tucker Martine for help. Martine is a composer, a musician and one of the most sought-after producers in the business, known for a mixture of imagination and soul. On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em>, Martine shares music from some of his favorite artists — including a sneak preview of Veirs' new album, which comes out in January. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2009/10/05/113499115/guest-dj-tucker-martine?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2009/10/05/113499115/guest-dj-tucker-martine?ft=1&f=130267676 The Decemberists, Sufjan Stevens, Laura Veirs and Bill Frisell have one thing in common: When they wanted their music to sound amazing, they called on Tucker Martine for help. Martine is a composer, a musician and one of the most sought-after producers in the business, known for a mixture of imagination and soul. On this edition of All Songs Considered, Martine shares music from some of his favorite artists — including a sneak preview of Veirs' new album, which comes out in January.

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]]> Guest DJ Bjork Icelandic singer Bjork chats with <em>All Songs Considered</em> host Bob Boilen about some of her favorite artists and spins an eclectic mix of music, from Syrian musician Omar Souleyman to Russia's neo-folk group The Pokrovsky Ensemble and the wildly eccentric London-based rock group Micachu and the Shapes. Bjork's latest album is <em>Votaic</em>, a collection of live, studio performances of songs from past albums, including <em>Medulla</em>, <em>Post</em>, and <em>Vespertine</em>. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2009/06/29/106054569/guest-dj-bjork?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2009/06/29/106054569/guest-dj-bjork?ft=1&f=130267676 Icelandic singer Bjork chats with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen about some of her favorite artists and spins an eclectic mix of music, from Syrian musician Omar Souleyman to Russia's neo-folk group The Pokrovsky Ensemble and the wildly eccentric London-based rock group Micachu and the Shapes. Bjork's latest album is Votaic, a collection of live, studio performances of songs from past albums, including Medulla, Post, and Vespertine.

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]]> Guest DJ Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Bonnie "Prince" Billy recently released his most ambitious recording to date, the richly orchestrated album <em>Beware</em>. On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em> Oldham talks with host Bob Boilen about the new record and shares some of his all-time favorite songs that have inspired his own work over the years. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2009/03/23/102242295/guest-dj-bonnie-prince-billy?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2009/03/23/102242295/guest-dj-bonnie-prince-billy?ft=1&f=130267676 Bonnie "Prince" Billy recently released his most ambitious recording to date, the richly orchestrated album Beware. On this edition of All Songs Considered Oldham talks with host Bob Boilen about the new record and shares some of his all-time favorite songs that have inspired his own work over the years.

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]]> Guest DJ: Will Sheff Of Okkervil River Okkervil River frontman Will Sheff shares some of his favorite (and fairly obscure) music with <em>All Songs Considered</em> host Bob Boilen. The two talk about Okkervil River's latest album, <em>The Stand-Ins</em>, and listen to some of the songs Sheff has loved and been inspired by over the years. Hear music from soul singer Lorraine Ellison, the 1960s Jamaican group Carlton and the Shoes, former teen idol turned introspective singer Dion, and The Penetrators — a 1970s band some would call punk, others would call garage rock. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2008/09/29/95170954/guest-dj-will-sheff-of-okkervil-river?ft=1&f=130267676 http://www.npr.org/2008/09/29/95170954/guest-dj-will-sheff-of-okkervil-river?ft=1&f=130267676 Okkervil River frontman Will Sheff shares some of his favorite (and fairly obscure) music with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. The two talk about Okkervil River's latest album, The Stand-Ins, and listen to some of the songs Sheff has loved and been inspired by over the years. Hear music from soul singer Lorraine Ellison, the 1960s Jamaican group Carlton and the Shoes, former teen idol turned introspective singer Dion, and The Penetrators — a 1970s band some would call punk, others would call garage rock.

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