NPR Programs: All Songs Considered http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=37&ft=1&f=37 All Songs Considered is the place to discover music. The acclaimed weekly program – available as streaming audio, a podcast and a broadcast – melds contemporary music, live concerts, videos and artist interviews to offer a truly eclectic music mix. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:47:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif All Songs Considered http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=37&ft=1&f=37 The 50 Most Important Recordings: A-C <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade begins with composer John Adams and runs through Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:47:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120410038&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120410038&ft=1&f=37 All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade begins with composer John Adams and runs through Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: C-J <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues with Kelly Clarkson to Jay-Z. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:18:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120409621&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120409621&ft=1&f=37 All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues with Kelly Clarkson to Jay-Z.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: O-S <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from OutKast to Sigur Ros. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:11:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120408547&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120408547&ft=1&f=37 All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from OutKast to Sigur Ros.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: S-Z <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Britney Spears to Amy Winehouse. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120400577&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120400577&ft=1&f=37 All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Britney Spears to Amy Winehouse.

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]]> The Decade's 50 Most Important Recordings It seemed like an impossible task, but that didn't stop us from trying. With the first decade of the new millennium coming to a close, we decided to compile a list of the 50 most important recordings of the past 10 years &mdash; a list that covers a wide range of styles and genres, with indelible songs and albums that challenge, inspire and captivate. These are the game-changers: records that signaled some sort of shift in the way music is made or sounds, or ones that were especially influential or historically significant. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:34:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120326033&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120326033&ft=1&f=37 It seemed like an impossible task, but that didn't stop us from trying. With the first decade of the new millennium coming to a close, we decided to compile a list of the 50 most important recordings of the past 10 years — a list that covers a wide range of styles and genres, with indelible songs and albums that challenge, inspire and captivate. These are the game-changers: records that signaled some sort of shift in the way music is made or sounds, or ones that were especially influential or historically significant.

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]]> The 50 Most Important Recordings: J-M <em>All Songs Considered</em>'s list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Norah Jones to Jason Moran. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:52:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120409149&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120409149&ft=1&f=37 All Songs Considered's list of the 50 most important recordings of the decade continues, from Norah Jones to Jason Moran.

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]]> Discussion: The Decade Defined It's hard to believe, but the first decade of the new millennium is rapidly drawing to a close &mdash; and it's been a remarkable one for music. In this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em>, host Bob Boilen looks back at some of the defining trends, sounds and historic moments that made the '00s stand out, in a roundtable discussion with Monitor Mix blogger Carrie Brownstein, <em>All Songs Considered</em> producer Robin Hilton and NPR Music editor Stephen Thompson. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:08:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120182047&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120182047&ft=1&f=37 It's hard to believe, but the first decade of the new millennium is rapidly drawing to a close — and it's been a remarkable one for music. In this edition of All Songs Considered, host Bob Boilen looks back at some of the defining trends, sounds and historic moments that made the '00s stand out, in a roundtable discussion with Monitor Mix blogger Carrie Brownstein, All Songs Considered producer Robin Hilton and NPR Music editor Stephen Thompson.

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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/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120017602&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120017602&ft=1&f=37 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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]]> CMJ Highlights, Strokes Frontman Julian Casablancas, Rapper Kid Cudi, More On this edition of All Songs Considered, host Bob Boilen shares some of his favorite discoveries from the College Media Journal Music Festival in New York. Hear live performances by Patrick Watson, The xx and Choir of Young Believers, plus new solo music from Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas, violinist Oliver Schroer, fast-rising hip-hop artist Kid Cudi and the phenomenal electro-rock duo Phantogram. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114217968&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114217968&ft=1&f=37 On this edition of All Songs Considered, host Bob Boilen shares some of his favorite discoveries from the College Media Journal Music Festival in New York. Hear live performances by Patrick Watson, The xx and Choir of Young Believers, plus new solo music from Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas, violinist Oliver Schroer, fast-rising hip-hop artist Kid Cudi and the phenomenal electro-rock duo Phantogram.

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]]> The Year's Best New Jazz On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em>, we spin some of the year's best new jazz recordings. Bob Boilen talks with WBGO's Josh Jackson, host of <em>Live At the Village Vanguard</em>, a monthly concert series from the legendary New York City jazz club. The two play cuts from some of 2009's standout albums, including "I Can't Help It" (from Gretchen Parlato's <em>In a Dream</em>) and Ben Allison's "Kramer vs. Kramer vs. Godzilla" (from <em>Think Free</em>). Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113931867&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113931867&ft=1&f=37 On this edition of All Songs Considered, we spin some of the year's best new jazz recordings. Bob Boilen talks with WBGO's Josh Jackson, host of Live At the Village Vanguard, a monthly concert series from the legendary New York City jazz club. The two play cuts from some of 2009's standout albums, including "I Can't Help It" (from Gretchen Parlato's In a Dream) and Ben Allison's "Kramer vs. Kramer vs. Godzilla" (from Think Free).

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]]> Vampire Weekend, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Frontman Alec Ounsworth, The XX And More On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em>, we've got an exclusive new song from Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla and J. Robbins of Jawbox. The two wrote and recorded the new single, titled "Mercury," in just two days as part of our Project Song series. Also on the program: London's captivating quartet The XX; the neo-psychedelic duo MV & EE; folk trio Espers; and new music from Doveman, Vampire Weekend and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah frontman Alec Ounsworth. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113756180&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113756180&ft=1&f=37 On this edition of All Songs Considered, we've got an exclusive new song from Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla and J. Robbins of Jawbox. The two wrote and recorded the new single, titled "Mercury," in just two days as part of our Project Song series. Also on the program: London's captivating quartet The XX; the neo-psychedelic duo MV & EE; folk trio Espers; and new music from Doveman, Vampire Weekend and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah frontman Alec Ounsworth.

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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 &mdash; 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/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113499115&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113499115&ft=1&f=37 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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]]> Built to Spill, The Mountain Goats, Lil B, More On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em> we feature a cut from the new Fool's Gold record, new music from Built To Spill, rapper Lil B's plan to release a thousand songs before he's 21 years old, a classic reissued by The Feelies, The Mountain Goats, and the ethereal, ambient rock of Apse. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113272970&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113272970&ft=1&f=37 On this edition of All Songs Considered we feature a cut from the new Fool's Gold record, new music from Built To Spill, rapper Lil B's plan to release a thousand songs before he's 21 years old, a classic reissued by The Feelies, The Mountain Goats, and the ethereal, ambient rock of Apse.

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]]> Fall Music Preview On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em> we spin some of the albums we're most looking forward to coming out this fall. Hear sneak previews of new music from The Flaming Lips, choral versions of classic Kinks songs by Ray Davies, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova of The Swell Season, a collaboration between The Black Keys and some of the biggest names in hip-hop, The Gossip, and more. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113027088&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113027088&ft=1&f=37 On this edition of All Songs Considered we spin some of the albums we're most looking forward to coming out this fall. Hear sneak previews of new music from The Flaming Lips, choral versions of classic Kinks songs by Ray Davies, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova of The Swell Season, a collaboration between The Black Keys and some of the biggest names in hip-hop, The Gossip, and more.

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]]> New Noise Rock From Polvo, Singer-Songwriter A.A. Bondy, Danish Pop And More On this edition of <em>All Songs Considered</em>: The Chapel Hill, NC band Polvo, new music from the Danish band Mew, singer-songwriter A.A. Bondy, an ambitious new album from the folk-rock group Noah and the Whale, an intercontinental collaboration via e-mail from the band Bell Horses, and Swedish musician Axel Willner, a.k.a. The Field. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112812083&ft=1&f=37 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112812083&ft=1&f=37 On this edition of All Songs Considered: The Chapel Hill, NC band Polvo, new music from the Danish band Mew, singer-songwriter A.A. Bondy, an ambitious new album from the folk-rock group Noah and the Whale, an intercontinental collaboration via e-mail from the band Bell Horses, and Swedish musician Axel Willner, a.k.a. The Field.

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