NPR People: Bob Boilen http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100252&ft=1&f=2100252 In 1988, a determined Boilen started showing up on NPR's doorstep every day, looking for a way to contribute his skills in music and broadcasting to the network. His persistence paid off, and within a few weeks he was hired, on a temporary basis, to work for All Things Considered. Less than a year later, Boilen was directing the show. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:29:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Bob Boilen http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100252&ft=1&f=2100252 yes Gibbard And Farrar Set Kerouac's 'Big Sur' To Music The lead singers of Death Cab for Cutie and Son Volt had never met until they discovered their mutual admiration for writer Jack Kerouac. Now, they've released an album based on Kerouac's 1962 novel <em>Big Sur</em>. Hear <em>One Fast Move or I'm Gone</em> in its entirety before its Oct. 20 release. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113748932&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113748932&ft=1&f=2100252 The lead singers of Death Cab for Cutie and Son Volt had never met until they discovered their mutual admiration for writer Jack Kerouac. Now, they've released an album based on Kerouac's 1962 novel <em>Big Sur</em>. Hear <em>One Fast Move or I'm Gone</em> in its entirety before its Oct. 20 release. no The lead singers of Death Cab for Cutie and Son Volt had never met until they discovered their mutual admiration for writer Jack Kerouac. Now, they've released an album based on Kerouac's 1962 novel Big Sur. Hear One Fast Move or I'm Gone in its entirety before its Oct. 20 release.

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]]> Chris Walla And J. Robbins Create 'Mercury' Project Song participants only have two days to write and record a song, but Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla and Jawbox's J. Robbins had it even tougher: They had never met before entering NPR's performance studio. Watch as the two create "Mercury," a soaring song inspired by a cataclysmic scenario. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113659105&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113659105&ft=1&f=2100252 Project Song participants only have two days to write and record a song, but Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla and Jawbox's J. Robbins had it even tougher: They had never met before entering NPR's performance studio. Watch as the two create "Mercury," a soaring song inspired by a cataclysmic scenario. 501 no Project Song participants only have two days to write and record a song, but Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla and Jawbox's J. Robbins had it even tougher: They had never met before entering NPR's performance studio. Watch as the two create "Mercury," a soaring song inspired by a cataclysmic scenario.

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]]> Rodrigo y Gabriela: Tiny Desk Concert A Mexican duo living in Dublin, Rodrigo y Gabriela just released an album called <em>11:11</em>, which pays tribute to the pair's heroes &mdash; Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Astor Piazzolla and Pantera's Dimebag Darrell among them. It's quite a stretch to travel from the bruising heavy metal of Pantera to the tango of Piazzolla, but it all works. See how in this amazing performance they gave at the desk of <em>All Songs Considered</em> host Bob Boilen. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113641457&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113641457&ft=1&f=2100252 A Mexican duo living in Dublin, Rodrigo y Gabriela just released an album called <em>11:11</em>, which pays tribute to the pair's heroes &mdash; Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Astor Piazzolla and Pantera's Dimebag Darrell among them. It's quite a stretch to travel from the bruising heavy metal of Pantera to the tango of Piazzolla, but it all works. See how in this amazing performance they gave at the desk of <em>All Songs Considered</em> host Bob Boilen. no A Mexican duo living in Dublin, Rodrigo y Gabriela just released an album called 11:11, which pays tribute to the pair's heroes — Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Astor Piazzolla and Pantera's Dimebag Darrell among them. It's quite a stretch to travel from the bruising heavy metal of Pantera to the tango of Piazzolla, but it all works. See how in this amazing performance they gave at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

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]]> Exclusive First Listen: Nellie McKay Her new record is free of cynicism, full of heart and more elegant than a mere nostalgia trip. <em>Normal as Blueberry Pie</em> revisits the past while offering a fresh take on American classics by George and Ira Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, Burt Bacharach and Les Brown. She also sings an original. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:24:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113511663&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113511663&ft=1&f=2100252 Her new record is free of cynicism, full of heart and more elegant than a mere nostalgia trip. <em>Normal as Blueberry Pie</em> revisits the past while offering a fresh take on American classics by George and Ira Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, Burt Bacharach and Les Brown. She also sings an original. no Her new record is free of cynicism, full of heart and more elegant than a mere nostalgia trip. Normal as Blueberry Pie revisits the past while offering a fresh take on American classics by George and Ira Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, Burt Bacharach and Les Brown. She also sings an original.

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]]> Raphael Saadiq: Tiny Desk Concert Looking sharp in his tailored suit, the Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes. He was joined by guitarist Rob Bacon in this intimate performance at Bob Boilen's desk. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113214222&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113214222&ft=1&f=2100252 Looking sharp in his tailored suit, the Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes. He was joined by guitarist Rob Bacon in this intimate performance at Bob Boilen's desk. no Looking sharp in his tailored suit, the Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes. He was joined by guitarist Rob Bacon in this intimate performance at Bob Boilen's desk.

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]]> The Tallest Man On Earth Plays The Tiny Desk The young Swedish folksinger Kristian Matsson, a.k.a. The Tallest Man on Earth, is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet. The melodies are strong, but Matsson's imagery and stories are what make his music stand out. Here, he performs three of his best songs at the desk of <em>All Songs Considered</em> host Bob Boilen. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112764691&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112764691&ft=1&f=2100252 The young Swedish folksinger Kristian Matsson, a.k.a. The Tallest Man on Earth, is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet. The melodies are strong, but Matsson's imagery and stories are what make his music stand out. Here, he performs three of his best songs at the desk of <em>All Songs Considered</em> host Bob Boilen. no The young Swedish folksinger Kristian Matsson, a.k.a. The Tallest Man on Earth, is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet. The melodies are strong, but Matsson's imagery and stories are what make his music stand out. Here, he performs three of his best songs at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

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]]> Mono Or Stereo: Which Beatles Box Is Better? On Sept. 9, Apple and EMI will release all of The Beatles' albums, newly remastered and sounding better than ever. There will be two box sets; a limited-edition mono box set will contain everything from 1963's <em>Please Please Me</em> through <em>The White Album (The Beatles)</em>, the last Beatles record mixed in mono. It'll also include a CD full of mono mixes of the band's singles. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112652937&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112652937&ft=1&f=2100252 On Sept. 9, Apple and EMI will release all of The Beatles' albums, newly remastered and sounding better than ever. There will be two box sets; a limited-edition mono box set will contain everything from 1963's <em>Please Please Me</em> through <em>The White Album (The Beatles)</em>, the last Beatles record mixed in mono. It'll also include a CD full of mono mixes of the band's singles. 0 no On Sept. 9, Apple and EMI will release all of The Beatles' albums, newly remastered and sounding better than ever. There will be two box sets; a limited-edition mono box set will contain everything from 1963's Please Please Me through The White Album (The Beatles), the last Beatles record mixed in mono. It'll also include a CD full of mono mixes of the band's singles.

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]]> Exclusive First Listen: Joe Henry, 'Blood From Stars' On his 11th studio album, Henry sounds raw and stark, both as a singer and as a guitarist. The songs are often blues-based, and <em>Blood From Stars</em> sounds genuinely inspired, which makes it a record with a long shelf life. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111778232&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111778232&ft=1&f=2100252 On his 11th studio album, Henry sounds raw and stark, both as a singer and as a guitarist. The songs are often blues-based, and <em>Blood From Stars</em> sounds genuinely inspired, which makes it a record with a long shelf life. no On his 11th studio album, Henry sounds raw and stark, both as a singer and as a guitarist. The songs are often blues-based, and Blood From Stars sounds genuinely inspired, which makes it a record with a long shelf life.

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]]> Exclusive First Listen: Choir Of Young Believers Choir of Young Believers is led by 26-year-old Danish singer Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, who works with a rotating cast of supporting players. His band fluctuates anywhere from a duo to an octet. Listen to the Beach Boys- and Radiohead-inspired <em>This Is for the White in Your Eyes</em> in its entirety. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111658987&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111658987&ft=1&f=2100252 Choir of Young Believers is led by 26-year-old Danish singer Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, who works with a rotating cast of supporting players. His band fluctuates anywhere from a duo to an octet. Listen to the Beach Boys- and Radiohead-inspired <em>This Is for the White in Your Eyes</em> in its entirety. no Choir of Young Believers is led by 26-year-old Danish singer Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, who works with a rotating cast of supporting players. His band fluctuates anywhere from a duo to an octet. Listen to the Beach Boys- and Radiohead-inspired This Is for the White in Your Eyes in its entirety.

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]]> Julie Doiron: Tiny Desk Concert If you see Canadian singer-songwriter Julie Doiron perform live, you'll hear a good deal of distorted guitars and intense drumming. Well, at least when she's not performing at the NPR Music offices. It took her a few takes, but we wound up with a bare, stark and memorable set at the Tiny Desk. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106261911&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106261911&ft=1&f=2100252 If you see Canadian singer-songwriter Julie Doiron perform live, you'll hear a good deal of distorted guitars and intense drumming. Well, at least when she's not performing at the NPR Music offices. It took her a few takes, but we wound up with a bare, stark and memorable set at the Tiny Desk. no If you see Canadian singer-songwriter Julie Doiron perform live, you'll hear a good deal of distorted guitars and intense drumming. Well, at least when she's not performing at the NPR Music offices. It took her a few takes, but we wound up with a bare, stark and memorable set at the Tiny Desk.

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]]> First Listen: Fanfarlo, 'Reservoir' Fanfarlo's upbeat attitude infuses their contagiously melodic music and passionate, dreamy stories. Their new album, <em>Reservoir</em>, reveals itself with each listen: The melodies are full of emotion and the way the songs hang together is delicate and powerful. Hear the album in its entirety. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106055982&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106055982&ft=1&f=2100252 Fanfarlo's upbeat attitude infuses their contagiously melodic music and passionate, dreamy stories. Their new album, <em>Reservoir</em>, reveals itself with each listen: The melodies are full of emotion and the way the songs hang together is delicate and powerful. Hear the album in its entirety. no Fanfarlo's upbeat attitude infuses their contagiously melodic music and passionate, dreamy stories. Their new album, Reservoir, reveals itself with each listen: The melodies are full of emotion and the way the songs hang together is delicate and powerful. Hear the album in its entirety.

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]]> First Listen: 'Wilco (The Album)' On Wilco's latest album, the group shows its influences, drawing distinct sounds from other artists like Television, the Beatles, or the Velvet Underground. But in the end, the new self-titled record is all about a gifted, well-seasoned band playing original songs . The band's seventh effort, <em>Wilco (The Album)</em> was recorded at the New Zealand studio of Crowded House's Neil Finn. Hear the new album in its entirety. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105858495&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105858495&ft=1&f=2100252 On Wilco's latest album, the group shows its influences, drawing distinct sounds from other artists like Television, the Beatles, or the Velvet Underground. But in the end, the new self-titled record is all about a gifted, well-seasoned band playing original songs . The band's seventh effort, <em>Wilco (The Album)</em> was recorded at the New Zealand studio of Crowded House's Neil Finn. Hear the new album in its entirety. no On Wilco's latest album, the group shows its influences, drawing distinct sounds from other artists like Television, the Beatles, or the Velvet Underground. But in the end, the new self-titled record is all about a gifted, well-seasoned band playing original songs . The band's seventh effort, Wilco (The Album) was recorded at the New Zealand studio of Crowded House's Neil Finn. Hear the new album in its entirety.

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]]> Exclusive First Listen: Bjork, 'Voltaic' Bjork's music is complex, mysterious and full of unpredictable sonic textures. Recorded live to tape at Olympic Studios in London, <em>Voltaic</em> spans a wide spectrum of Bjork's discography, recorded with the touring band behind <em>Volta</em>. Hear a version of <em>Voltaic</em> in its entirety. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105710261&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105710261&ft=1&f=2100252 Bjork's music is complex, mysterious and full of unpredictable sonic textures. Recorded live to tape at Olympic Studios in London, <em>Voltaic</em> spans a wide spectrum of Bjork's discography, recorded with the touring band behind <em>Volta</em>. Hear a version of <em>Voltaic</em> in its entirety. no Bjork's music is complex, mysterious and full of unpredictable sonic textures. Recorded live to tape at Olympic Studios in London, Voltaic spans a wide spectrum of Bjork's discography, recorded with the touring band behind Volta. Hear a version of Voltaic in its entirety.

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]]> First Listen: Regina Spektor, 'Far' Spektor tells stories that are provocative, that hang in your thoughts like a good melody. Her new album, <em>Far</em>, feels simple on its surface, but the secrets and the fun lie just underneath. Even with four different producers, it's a cohesive statement. Hear the album in its entirety. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105518205&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105518205&ft=1&f=2100252 Spektor tells stories that are provocative, that hang in your thoughts like a good melody. Her new album, <em>Far</em>, feels simple on its surface, but the secrets and the fun lie just underneath. Even with four different producers, it's a cohesive statement. Hear the album in its entirety. no Spektor tells stories that are provocative, that hang in your thoughts like a good melody. Her new album, Far, feels simple on its surface, but the secrets and the fun lie just underneath. Even with four different producers, it's a cohesive statement. Hear the album in its entirety.

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]]> Exclusive First Listen: Moby, 'Wait For Me' Moby has access to high-end studios around the world, yet his latest album, <em>Wait for Me</em>, was made in his home studio. Inspired by a speech from director David Lynch, it feels like something to witness &mdash; like the listener is a voyeur peering into Moby's emotions. Hear the album in its entirety, Mon., 11:59 p.m. ET. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105306540&ft=1&f=2100252 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105306540&ft=1&f=2100252 Moby has access to high-end studios around the world, yet his latest album, <em>Wait for Me</em>, was made in his home studio. Inspired by a speech from director David Lynch, it feels like something to witness &mdash; like the listener is a voyeur peering into Moby's emotions. Hear the album in its entirety, Mon., 11:59 p.m. ET. no Moby has access to high-end studios around the world, yet his latest album, Wait for Me, was made in his home studio. Inspired by a speech from director David Lynch, it feels like something to witness — like the listener is a voyeur peering into Moby's emotions. Hear the album in its entirety, Mon., 11:59 p.m. ET.

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