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New Music: Superchunk, John Vanderslice, Lily & Madeleine, More

June 4, 20134:08 PM ET

New Music: Superchunk, John Vanderslice, Lily & Madeleine, More

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We're about to get deep into our "Best Of The Year (So Far)" coverage - and our annual summer music preview. But before we do, we've still got a lot of great music from the first half of 2013 to share. On this week's All Songs Considered, hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton play new releases from some beloved artists who made some amazing records in the '90s, then went on extended breaks. Hear return singles from the power pop band Superchunk, Stephin Merritt's lyrical pop group Future Bible Heroes and Sean Nelson, former frontman for the Seattle rock band Harvey Danger.

Also on the program: Great new psych-rock from the band Crocodiles; Pete Yorn's new Brit Pop-inspired band The Olms; glossy electronica from the Australian group Alpine; pipe organ pop from Anna Von Hausswolff; the strange new sounds of John Vanderslice and experimental rock artist Dirty Beaches; the ridiculously charming and sweet harmonies of the sister duo Lily & Madeleine; and an epic jam from the Lawrence, KS rock group Hospital Ships.

Plus, hear the absurd (but so very true) story of how Bob injured his leg, and how he's getting around the new NPR offices without crutches.

Songs Featured On This Episode

FOH

3:23

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Superchunk

Song: FOH
from I Hate Music

Drink Is Just the Thing

1:26

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Future Bible Heroes

Song: Drink Is Just the Thing
from Partygoing

Kicking Me Out Of The Band

3:55

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Sean Nelson

Song: Kicking Me Out Of The Band
from Make Good Choices

Teardrop Guitar

3:18

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Crocodiles

Song: Teardrop Guitar
from Crimes Of Passion

On the Line

2:57

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The Olms

Song: On the Line
from Olms

Hands

3:15

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Alpine

Song: Hands
from A Is for Alpine

Funeral For My Future Children

4:42

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Anna von Hausswolff

Song: Funeral For My Future Children
from Ceremony

North Coast Rep

4:04

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John Vanderslice

Song: North Coast Rep
from Dagger Beach

Casino Lisboa

3:46

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Dirty Beaches

Song: Casino Lisboa
from Drifters/Love Is the Devil

Hear an interview and profile with Dirty Beaches.

These Great Things

2:52

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Lily & Madeleine

Song: These Great Things
from Weight of the Globe

Come Back to Life

4:48

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Hospital Ships

Song: Come Back to Life
from Destruction in Yr Soul