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Hear a mini-concert from Northern Ireland-based singer-songwriter SOAK

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Hear a mini-concert from Northern Ireland-based singer-songwriter SOAK

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Northern Ireland-based singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson's third and latest album, If I never know you like this again, draws inspiration from indie bands like Broken Social Scene and Pavement.

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New Mix: Tiny Desk Contest winner Alisa Amador, SOAK, Jens Lekman, more

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Tiny Desk Contest winner Alisa Amador, SOAK, Jens Lekman, more

All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen introduces this year's Tiny Desk Contest winner, Alisa Amador, plus new music from SOAK, the identical twins duo Companion, Swedish singer-songwriter Jens Lekman and more.

New Mix: Tiny Desk Contest winner Alisa Amador, SOAK, Jens Lekman, more

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New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums For April 26

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All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums For April 26

Our shortlist of must-hear albums this week includes the acoustic, instrumental rock of Rodrigo y Gabriela, a byzantine concept album from The Mountain Goats, new Josh Ritter and more.

New Music Friday: Our Top 6 Albums For April 26

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New Mix: Sharon Van Etten, SOAK, Miya Folick & More

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Sharon Van Etten, SOAK, Miya Folick & More

On this week's show, we reflect on life and death over popcorn, catch a blissful confession from SOAK, a plaintive apology sung by Miya Folick, and Sharon Van Etten's mid-career pivot to driving pop.

New Mix: Sharon Van Etten, SOAK, Miya Folick & More

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SOAK: Tiny Desk Concert

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SOAK: Tiny Desk Concert

Performing three songs from Before We Forgot How To Dream, Irish singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson makes the most of a single voice and an acoustic guitar.

SOAK: Tiny Desk Concert

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All Songs +1: What's The First Song A Newborn Should Hear?

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All Songs +1: What's The First Song A Newborn Should Hear?

Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton discuss the best way to introduce your young one to the world of music.

All Songs +1: What's The First Song A Newborn Should Hear?

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SOAK, Bob Boilen's Current Obsession, Plays DJ

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All Songs Considered

SOAK, Bob Boilen's Current Obsession, Plays DJ

SOAK, one of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen's favorite new artists for 2015, spins some of the songs that have influenced her own work, and talks about her new album.

SOAK, Bob Boilen's Current Obsession, Plays DJ

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From Kate Tempest To Torres, Female Artists Shone At SXSW

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From Kate Tempest To Torres, Female Artists Shone At SXSW

A throat singer, a hip-hop preacher, an Irish introvert: NPR Music's Bob Boilen says it was the Year of the Woman at the South By Southwest music festival. He shares some of his favorite performances.

From Kate Tempest To Torres, Female Artists Shone At SXSW

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