Left: José González; Top middle: Charlie Hickey; Right: Ethel Cain; Bottom middle: Francis Of Delirium Courtesy of the artists hide caption
All Songs Considered Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton spin new music from emerging bands and musical icons.
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Julien Baker's new album is called Little Oblivions. Alysse Gafkjen/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
SG Lewis. His latest album, times, made our shortlist of the best new releases out on Feb. 19. Jack Bridgland/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Clockwise from upper left: Moontype, Buzzy Lee, Johanna Samuels, Tōth, Tune-Yards Courtesy of the artists hide caption
Pink Sweat$. His debut full-length, Pink Planet, is on our shortlist of the best new albums out on Feb. 12. Jimmy Fontaine/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Clockwise from upper left: The Sea The Sea, Julien Baker, Eve Adams, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, BONZIE Courtesy of the artists hide caption
Hayley Williams. Her surprise new solo album, Flowers for Vases – descanos, is on our list of the best new albums out on Feb. 5. Lindsey Byrnes/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Clockwise from upper left: Cassandra Jenkins, FKA twigs, Jazmine Sullivan, Ian Sweet, William Parker. Courtesy of the artists hide caption
Celeste. Her new album, Not Your Muse, is on our shortlist for the best albums out on Jan. 29. Elizabeth Porodina/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Clockwise from upper left: Margo Price, Anna Fox Rochinski, Miss Grit, Anna B Savage, Daníel Bjarnason, Hand Habits Courtesy of the artists hide caption
Arlo Parks. Alex Kurunis/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Willie Jones. His latest full-length, Right Now, is on our shortlist of the best new albums out on Jan. 22. Gordon Clark/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Clockwise from upper left: Nana Yamato, Bernice, Steve Wilson, Steady Holiday, Darkside and Nora Brown Courtesy of the artists hide caption
Zayn. His latest solo release, Nobody's Listening, is on our shortlist for the best new albums out on Jan. 15. Nabil/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Clockwise from upper left: awakebutstillinbed, Another Sky, Gia Margaret, Vagabon and Courtney Barnett Courtesy of the artists hide caption
Clockwise from top row: Duma, Стереополина, Moor Mother, Meurtrieres, Maral, Backxwash. Courtesy of the artists hide caption
We danced in kitchens, took long drives, caught up in backyards or on video chat, watched weddings from our living rooms. We found ways to thrive. Lars Gotrich/NPR hide caption
Bob Boilen's top 10 albums of 2020. Photo illustration: Courtesy of the artists / Renee Klahr / NPR hide caption
All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton rented a cabin in the woods for a special holiday party, with Kishi Bashi, Dan Deacon, Carrie Brownstein, and more as guests. Mike Brinson/Getty Images hide caption
All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton set out on a road trip to find the true spirit of the holiday season. Along the way they stop at the Silent Night Motel, where they meet Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips, St. Vincent (Annie Clark), Josh Ritter and more. Michael Huey/Mastery Of Maps hide caption