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Tuesday April 16, 2019

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Cate Le Bon Comes 'Home To You'

April 16, 2019 • The Welsh singer uses a luminous wash of avant-pop to explore one community's search for belonging and a sense of place.

Thursday April 11, 2019

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Mega Bog Shares Gorgeous New Single 'Diary Of A Rose'

April 11, 2019 • The multi-instrumentalist Erin Birgy announces her new album Dolphine, out June 28.

Tuesday April 9, 2019

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Enter The Spooky, Psychedelic World Of Crumb

April 9, 2019 • The Brooklyn psych-pop band announces its debut album Jinx and shares "Nina," a chills inducing track and video staring David Patrick Kelly.

Thursday April 4, 2019

Emily Reo's 'Only You Can See It' Shimmers Like A Superpower

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Emily Reo's 'Only You Can See It' Shimmers Like A Superpower

April 4, 2019 • The Brooklyn-based pop artist shines her light on some of the least sparkling realities of the human experience.

Tuesday April 2, 2019

New Mix: Cautious Clay, Third Coast Percussion, Jake Xerxes Fussell, More

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New Mix: Cautious Clay, Third Coast Percussion, Jake Xerxes Fussell, More

April 2, 2019 • This week's essential playlist includes Chastity Belt singer Julia Shapiro on her first solo album, Portishead's Beth Gibbons singing with the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra and more.

New Mix: Cautious Clay, Third Coast Percussion, Jake Xerxes Fussell, More

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Thursday March 28, 2019

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Folk Duo Olden Yolk Embrace Change In 'Cotton & Cane'

March 28, 2019 • The psychedelic duo evoke waves of warm pop nostalgia in the new track and its colorful video.

Wednesday March 27, 2019

Kevin Morby Explores The Contours Of Youth, Finds 'Nothing Sacred/All Things Wild'

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Kevin Morby Explores The Contours Of Youth, Finds 'Nothing Sacred/All Things Wild'

March 27, 2019 • In a lush new track and video, songwriter Kevin Morby explores themes of innocence, imagination and the ephemeral reality of nature.

Tuesday March 26, 2019

New Mix: The Comet Is Coming, Radiator Hospital, Lee Perry, More

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New Mix: The Comet Is Coming, Radiator Hospital, Lee Perry, More

March 26, 2019 • At 83, reggae king Lee "Scratch" Perry has just made a brilliant record. Hear that, plus the daydreamy music of Radiator Hospital, the astonishing sounds of The Comet Is Coming and more.

New Mix: The Comet Is Coming, Radiator Hospital, Lee Perry, More

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Thursday March 21, 2019

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Ryan Pollie Searches For The Spiritual On 'Aim Slow'

March 21, 2019 • In a new song and video, songwriter Ryan Pollie explores memory and searches for meaning following a cancer diagnosis.

Tuesday March 5, 2019

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Take A Trip With Barrie's Whimsical Video For 'Darjeeling'

March 5, 2019 • The carefree single from the Brooklyn-based band Barrie is a playful blend of electronica, shoegaze and disco — with a side of Wes Anderson-style twee.

Friday March 1, 2019

River Whyless Want You To Share Your Experiences Of Healing Love

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River Whyless Want You To Share Your Experiences Of Healing Love

March 1, 2019 • For a new music video, the North Carolina folk outfit have asked fans to share videos and photos capturing tender moments of compassion and community.

Tuesday February 26, 2019

Hatchie's 'Without A Blush' Is Distilled And Delicious Dream-Pop

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Hatchie's 'Without A Blush' Is Distilled And Delicious Dream-Pop

February 26, 2019 • The new single from Australian songwriter Hatchie — the first from her debut album Keepsake — sounds like '90s nostalgia with an edge.

In 'No Difference,' Jess Cornelius' Sudsy Self-Reckoning Is On Full Display

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In 'No Difference,' Jess Cornelius' Sudsy Self-Reckoning Is On Full Display

February 26, 2019 • After a recent move to LA, Australian songwriter Jess Cornelius reflects on aging, relationships and womanhood with her latest track.

Thursday February 21, 2019

Hand Habits Makes Its Most Fully-Realized Statement on 'Placeholder'

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Hand Habits Makes Its Most Fully-Realized Statement on 'Placeholder'

February 21, 2019 • Singer-songwriter Meg Duffy pays scrupulous attention to detail in transfixing songs that function like intricate dioramas.

Tuesday February 19, 2019

New Music: Palehound, Aldous Harding, Sego, More

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New Music: Palehound, Aldous Harding, Sego, More

February 19, 2019 • This week's must-hear songs include the spooky-suave sounds of Palehound, angular, stuttering rock from Sego, the deeply affecting voice of Aldous Harding and more.

New Music: Palehound, Aldous Harding, Sego, More

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Thursday February 14, 2019

Seattle Punks Tacocat Throw A Party To Celebrate Self-Love

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Seattle Punks Tacocat Throw A Party To Celebrate Self-Love

February 14, 2019 • In Tacocat's vibrant new video for "Grains of Salt," (self-) love is in the air, with some help from the best drag performers in their hometown.

Between Love And Hate: A Valentine's Day Playlist

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Between Love And Hate: A Valentine's Day Playlist

February 14, 2019 • This Valentine's Day, we wanted to know: Can the same song be both a great love song and a breakup song?

Tuesday February 12, 2019

New Mix: Amanda Palmer, Pkew Pkew Pkew, The Budos Band, More

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New Mix: Amanda Palmer, Pkew Pkew Pkew, The Budos Band, More

February 12, 2019 • This week's show is made possible by a generous amount of existential anxiety, from the ego-destroying rock anthem "I Don't Matter At All" to an epic life manifesto from Amanda Palmer.

New Mix: Amanda Palmer, Pkew Pkew Pkew, The Budos Band, More

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Wednesday February 6, 2019

Watch: Andrew Bird Faces Futility As 'Sisyphus'

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Watch: Andrew Bird Faces Futility As 'Sisyphus'

February 6, 2019 • In a new video, the beloved songwriter navigates the underworld with optimistic tenacity.

Tuesday February 5, 2019

New Mix: Billie Eilish, Lucy Dacus, John Vanderslice, More

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New Mix: Billie Eilish, Lucy Dacus, John Vanderslice, More

February 5, 2019 • This week on All Songs Considered: A kind of demented nursery rhyme from singer Billie Eilish, a surprising cover tune from Lucy Dacus, the return of producer and musician John Vanderslice and more.

New Mix: Billie Eilish, Lucy Dacus, John Vanderslice, More

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Tuesday January 29, 2019

New Mix: Better Oblivion Community Center, Bellows, Duster & More

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New Mix: Better Oblivion Community Center, Bellows, Duster & More

January 29, 2019 • On this week's show: new music from Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers who collaborate on a new project they're calling Better Oblivion Community Center, trance guitar from the Saharan region and more.

New Mix: Better Oblivion Community Center, Bellows, Duster & More

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Thursday January 24, 2019

Hear 2 New Vampire Weekend Songs And A Conversation With Ezra Koenig

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Hear 2 New Vampire Weekend Songs And A Conversation With Ezra Koenig

January 24, 2019 • The Vampire Weekend frontman shares "2021" and "Harmony Hall" from Father of the Bride, the band's highly anticipated new album.

Hear 2 New Vampire Weekend Songs And A Conversation With Ezra Koenig

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Wednesday January 23, 2019

Nakhane and ANOHNI Break Barriers on Transcendent 'New Brighton'

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Nakhane and ANOHNI Break Barriers on Transcendent 'New Brighton'

January 23, 2019 • 'New Brighton,' the striking new single from rising South African pop artist Nakhane, is a spectacular entrance to the world stage.

Tuesday January 22, 2019

Nilüfer Yanya's New Song Gets 'In Your Head,' And That's Just The Beginning

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Nilüfer Yanya's New Song Gets 'In Your Head,' And That's Just The Beginning

January 22, 2019 • "In Your Head," the new single from Yanya's debut album Miss Universe, is a shimmering and soulful pop-rock confection.