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YACHT, 'Beam Me Up': A Laser Tag Apocalypse

The L.A.-based band performs a song about the apocalypse inside a Portland laser tag arena.

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Arborea: Tiny Desk Concert

While clearly rooted in acoustic traditions, the folk music of Arborea stands out for its calm beauty and rough edges.

Weekly Show Archive

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Clockwise from top left: Best Coast, Patti Smith, Debo Band, fun.

May 8, 2012 On this week's show, hear some of our favorite new tracks, plus a few musical surprises.

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Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Clockwise from upper left: Tu Fawning, The Ting Tings, The Memorials, Yann Tiersen

May 1, 2012 Hear the latest recommended listening from hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton, plus a few surprises.

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Clockwise from upper left: St. Vincent, Laura Burhenn of The Mynabirds, Fiona Apple, Exitmusic.

April 24, 2012 Hear Apple's new single, epic Exitmusic, and Bob and Robin on rock 'n' roll baby names.

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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Clockwise from upper left: Jack White, Spiritualized, Yuck, White Fences' Tim Presley.

April 17, 2012 This week: Yuck gets inspired by My Bloody Valentine and Spiritualized channels his inner Lou Reed.

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About Bob Boilen

Boilen directed All Things Considered from 1989 to 2007. Interest in the music he chose for the air lead him to start All Songs.

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