Jens Lekman, Amanda Palmer, Swans, The Sea And Cake, More : All Songs Considered 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.

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Jens Lekman, Amanda Palmer, Swans, The Sea And Cake, More

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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

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Jens Lekman, Amanda Palmer, Swans, The Sea And Cake, More

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Jens Lekman

  • Song: I Know What Love Isn't
  • from I Know What Love Isn't
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Jens Lekman, Amanda Palmer, Swans, The Sea And Cake, More

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Niki and the Dove

  • Song: Drummer
  • from Instinct
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Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra

  • Song: Smile (Pictures or It Didn't Happen)
  • from Theatre Is Evil
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Jens Lekman, Amanda Palmer, Swans, The Sea And Cake, More

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Omar Rodriguez Lopez

  • Song: People Feeding
  • from Octopus Kool Aid
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Nils Frahm

  • Song: Familiar
  • from Felt
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The Sea and Cake

  • Song: On And On
  • from Runner

This track is available through the artist's SoundCloud page.

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"Mother Of The World"

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Swans

  • Song: Mother Of The World
  • from The Seer