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Friday October 29, 2010

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Tunes That Terrify

October 29, 2010 • In the spirit of Halloween, we've thrown together a list of songs that scare the bejeebies out of us. Hear a mix of terrifying tunes by Black Sabbath, Throbbing Gristle, Nine Inch Nails and, oh yeah, Sufjan Stevens.

Thursday October 28, 2010

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Video: The Making Of 'Band On The Run'

by Bob Boilen

October 28, 2010 • Paul McCartney was looking for adventure when he made this record. So he recorded it in Nigeria, without a lot of his usual bandmates, in a shoddy studio. Bob Boilen gives a remastered version of the album a spin.

Wednesday October 27, 2010

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More Photos From The Tiny Desk

by Abby Verbosky

October 27, 2010 • Each week at NPR Music we bring in a couple of bands to perform at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. Photographer Abby Verbosky offers a behind-the-scenes view of the shows (and the NPR Music offices) in this special photo gallery.

Tuesday October 26, 2010

CMJ: Looking Back At A Whirlwind Of Music

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CMJ: Looking Back At A Whirlwind Of Music

October 26, 2010 • This week, host Bob Boilen, NPR Music editor Stephen Thompson and WFUV's Alisa Ali discuss some of the best bands they discovered at this year's CMJ.

CMJ: Looking Back At A Whirlwind Of Music

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CMJ Moments: Bob Boilen Shoots Videos Of 27 Bands

by Bob Boilen

October 26, 2010 • Minutes from CMJ: All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares his New York music festival experience in a burst of 27 one-minute videos.

Monday October 25, 2010

Carrie Brownstein's Challenge Spawns New Band: Apex Manor

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Carrie Brownstein's Challenge Spawns New Band: Apex Manor

by Robin Hilton

October 25, 2010 • Last year, Monitor Mix blogger Carrie Brownstein challenged her readers to write and record a song in a single weekend. It led Ross Flournoy to write "Under The Gun" and form the band, Apex Manor. The group has signed with Merge Records.

Listen to 'Under The Gun' by Apex Manor

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Saturday October 23, 2010

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Discovering New Bands at CMJ

by Sarah Ventre

October 23, 2010 • One of the most challenging things about being at a large scale music festival is the sheer number of bands and venues. Bob Boilen told All Songs Considered intern Sarah Ventre that her job was to find one band to fall in love with. She found them.

Friday October 22, 2010

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Music That Drove Your Parents Crazy

by Erik Myers

October 22, 2010 • A lot of parents forbid their children from buying or listening to certain music, even if the artists they themselves loved while growing up drove their parents crazy. Erik Myers reflects on the banned songs of his childhood and how he won the war.

Thursday October 21, 2010

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Remembering Ari Up Of The Slits

by Carrie Brownstein

October 21, 2010 • Carrie Brownstein remembers Ari Up, singer for the seminal punk group The Slits, who died last night after a long illness. Brownstein reflects on the impact of The Slits, which she calls a life-changing band that made life-changing music.

Tuesday October 19, 2010

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Tunes That Got You Through Your Teens

October 19, 2010 • We recently asked listeners to tell us about a time when music came to their rescue. On this edition of All Songs Considered, we share some of those stories and the music behind them.

Tunes That Got You Through Your Teens

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NPR Music Faces The Man, With An Assist From Lost In The Trees

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NPR Music Faces The Man, With An Assist From Lost In The Trees

by Stephen Thompson

October 19, 2010 • When NPR Music staffers were called upon to speak on Capitol Hill, we brought in a ringer: the Tiny Desk Concert veterans in Lost in the Trees, a.k.a. the band Bob wishes to adopt as his chamber-folk foster children. Hear the complete session.

Lost in the Trees: Recorded Live on Capitol Hill

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Second Stage: Little-Known Bands You Should Hear

Second Stage: Gem Club

by Sarah Ventre

October 19, 2010 • Gem Club's thoughtful, airy songs are the kind that would make a great soundtrack to that feel-good indie summer flick. But while their sounds seem to float through space, they're not hard to digest.

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Friday October 15, 2010

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How Far Would You Go To See A Show?

by Sarah Ventre

October 15, 2010 • You've undoubtedly said at least once, "I'd do anything to see _______ in concert." But would you really? All Songs Considered intern Sarah Ventre describes the drastic measures she took to attend the closing of iconic New York punk club CBGB.

Tuesday October 12, 2010

The New All Songs Considered 24/7 Music Channel

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The New All Songs Considered 24/7 Music Channel

by Bob Boilen

October 12, 2010 • All Songs Considered celebrates its tenth anniversary with a new 24-7 music channel featuring every song ever played on the show. Listen to the program anytime and just about anywhere with the iPhone Music App.

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You've Never Heard?...

You've Never Heard 'Pet Sounds'?!

by Sarah Ventre

October 12, 2010 • It took All Songs Considered intern Sarah Ventre about everything she had to admit she hadn't listened to The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds in its entirety. In this recurring series, she finally gives it a spin and tells us what she thinks.