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Hear Fleet Foxes Perform 4 Songs From 'Shore'

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World Cafe

Hear Fleet Foxes Perform 4 Songs From 'Shore'

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Robin Pecknold, frontperson for Fleet Foxes, talks about his decision to put out an album in the middle of the pandemic when "putting out an album" comes with a lot of new challenges.

Fleet Foxes on World Cafe

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New Mix: Fleet Foxes, Kurt Vile With John Prine, Shamir, Beabadoobee, More

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Fleet Foxes, Kurt Vile With John Prine, Shamir, Beabadoobee, More

All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen shares his favorite new tracks, including a collaboration between Kurt Vile and John Prine, queer country from Shamir, the gorgeous harmonies of Fleet Foxes and more.

New Mix: Fleet Foxes, Kurt Vile With John Prine, Shamir, Beabadoobee, More

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How Time Off — And Surfing — Influenced Fleet Foxes' 'Crack-Up'

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How Time Off — And Surfing — Influenced Fleet Foxes' 'Crack-Up'

In 2011, the band put its career on hold at the height of its success. Singer and songwriter Robin Pecknold says he needed to turn his attention back to other parts of his life to grow as an artist.

How Time Off — And Surfing — Influenced Fleet Foxes' 'Crack-Up'

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Hear Fleet Foxes Play Songs From 'Crack-Up' Live

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World Cafe

Hear Fleet Foxes Play Songs From 'Crack-Up' Live

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Lead singer Robin Pecknold says the band's new album, Crack-Up, is the kind of record he's always wanted to make. Hear a live performance and conversation with Pecknold in this session.

Fleet Foxes On World Cafe

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New Mix: Harry Styles, The National, Fleet Foxes And More

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Harry Styles, The National, Fleet Foxes And More

It's true: Harry Styles of One Direction has released a fantastic, solo rock album inspired by The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd. That, the return of Fleet Foxes and more in this week's show.

New Mix: Harry Styles, The National, Fleet Foxes And More

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KCRW Presents: Fleet Foxes

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KCRW Presents: Fleet Foxes

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They may not be morning people, but the men of Fleet Foxes can sure turn out solid harmonies, even at 9 in the morning. Hear their session from KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.

KCRW Presents: Fleet Foxes

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New Mix: Peter Bjorn And John, Fleet Foxes And More

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New Mix: Peter Bjorn And John, Fleet Foxes And More

This week on All Songs Considered, the Seattle indie-folk outfit Fleet Foxes breaks its silence with the group's first new material in three years. Plus, Son Lux's album-in-a-month project continues.

New Mix: Peter Bjorn And John, Fleet Foxes And More

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An Interview With Newport Folk Producer Jay Sweet
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An Interview With Newport Folk Producer Jay Sweet

All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen recently spoke with festival producer Jay Sweet about what's in store for the Newport Folk Festival.

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Best Music Of 2008

NPR Listeners Pick The Best Music Of 2008

NPR listeners cast tens of thousands of ballots, but in the end, only a handful of votes separated some of the bands. See and hear what NPR listeners picked as the best albums of 2008.

NPR Listeners Pick The Best Music Of 2008

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'Fleet Foxes' Tops Listeners' Music Poll

For the past few weeks, listeners have been voting for the best albums of 2008 in the All Songs Considered online poll. Bob Boilen talks about the year in music and the poll's final results, singling out music from Bob Dylan, She & Him, Girl Talk and this year's top album from Fleet Foxes.

'Fleet Foxes' Tops Listeners' Music Poll

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