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New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On April 17

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New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On April 17

April 17, 2020 • Fiona Apple's long-awaited Fetch the Bolt Cutters leads our rundown of the best new albums out this week. Hear that, plus the latest from Shabazz Palaces, Lido Pimienta, Rina Sawayama and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 7 Albums Out On April 17

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A Spring Roundup Of Music From New Release Season In Nashville

"In the Mountains" from Sarah Siskind's self-produced upcoming album Modern Appalachia, depicts the pastoral pull in a way that's less wistful than bracing. Brian Boskind/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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A Spring Roundup Of Music From New Release Season In Nashville

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April 2, 2020 • The Nashville music community remains holed up at home, but spring still brings new music from artists like Jessi Alexander, Sarah Siskind and Kandace Springs.

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Sarah Siskind On Mountain Stage

August 23, 2018 • The singer-songwriter says returning to Mountain Stage for the second time is like "coming back to camp."

Sarah Siskind On Mountain Stage

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Song Of The Day

Sarah Siskind: Surveying The Wreckage

June 16, 2009 • In "Say It Louder," Siskind second-guesses a failed relationship, her voice exuding the ache of disappointment. Looking back, she's not really wishing she'd done anything differently, so much as she's wishing she'd done more: "If I had the chance to say it again," she sings, "I'd say it louder."

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Sarah Siskind On Mountain Stage

September 4, 2012 • The Nashville singer-songwriter's hauntingly beautiful voice is in top form in this, her first appearance on the show.

Sarah Siskind On Mountain Stage

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Favorite Sessions

Glen Hansard: New Songs And Old Friends

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March 29, 2012 • The singer, known for The Swell Season and The Frames (as well as the movie Once), offers a glimpse of his forthcoming album during this session on KUT, recorded live during SXSW.

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Bitter Pills For Bitter Pills: Five Essential Breakup Songs

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Bitter Pills For Bitter Pills: Five Essential Breakup Songs

February 10, 2011 • Just in time for the clown-show of the heart that is Valentine's Day, choke down these five weepers as you pick through the charred ruins of your life, deface your cherished mementos, and use the absorbent exterior of a Chipotle burrito to soak up your tears.

All Songs Considered

All Songs Considered Holiday Music Special

December 21, 2010 • Hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share some of the tunes that get them in the mood for warm cookies, hot cocoa, and Santa Claus. Grab a blanket and curl up in front of the computer.

All Songs Considered Holiday Music Special 2010

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World Cafe

Sarah Siskind: Love, Regret And Hope

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October 13, 2009 • Sarah Siskind has never been constrained by her bluegrass roots. In recent years, the independent-minded country-folk singer has earned the respect of musicians as diverse as Bon Iver and Doc Watson. Hear her in a session on World Cafe.

Sarah Siskind: Love, Regret And Hope

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Sarah Siskind: An Earthy Twang

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August 20, 2009 • The Nashville-based singer-songwriter pens powerful, country-tinged tunes — which both Alison Krauss and Bon Iver know well from having covered her music. Hear music from Siskind's latest album, Say It Louder.

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Tiny Desk

Sarah Siskind: Tiny Desk Concert

July 27, 2009 • In this charming performance at the NPR Music offices, Siskind performs two of the highlights from Say It Louder before closing with a requested "Lovin's for Fools."