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Tuesday June 30, 2015

Our Favorite New Artists Of 2015 (So Far)

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Our Favorite New Artists Of 2015 (So Far)

by Bob Boilen , Katie Presley

June 30, 2015 • This week's All Songs Considered features our favorite music from debut albums released in the first half of 2015.

Our Favorite New Artists Of 2015 (So Far)

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Monday June 29, 2015

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Bad Bad Hats, 'Fight Song'

by Katie Presley

June 29, 2015 • Friendly as they sound, don't get too close to the upbeat vocals of this Minneapolis trio's latest single. The lyrics will bite.

Friday June 26, 2015

What's Your Favorite Musical Discovery Of 2015 (So Far)?

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What's Your Favorite Musical Discovery Of 2015 (So Far)?

by Bob Boilen , Julian Ring

June 26, 2015 • It's halftime, so let's check in. Tell us about your favorite new songs or bands from the first six months of 2015.

Thursday June 25, 2015

All Songs At 15: Looking Back At 2008's Best CDs (So Far)

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All Songs At 15: Looking Back At 2008's Best CDs (So Far)

by Bob Boilen

June 25, 2015 • At the midpoint of 2008, we asked our listeners to tell us their favorite CDs of that year. Looking back on the list they made reveals some fundamental truths about the way music changes.

All Songs At 15: Looking Back At 2008's Best CDs (So Far)

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Wednesday June 24, 2015

Songs We Love: Donnie Fritts, 'Errol Flynn'

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Songs We Love: Donnie Fritts, 'Errol Flynn'

by Ann Powers

June 24, 2015 • With a reflective vocal and a veteran's touch on the keys, Fritts frames the tale of a wingman in a way only he can.

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Tuesday June 23, 2015

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Viking's Choice: Nervosas, 'Parallels'

by Lars Gotrich

June 23, 2015 • Driven by a furious surf-punk riff, "Parallels" exemplifies Nervosas' sonic balancing act. It's a thrilling and turbulent two-minute punk song, held together by patches and duct tape.

Thursday June 18, 2015

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Song Premiere: Adult Mom, 'Told Ya So'

by Katie Presley

June 18, 2015 • Upbeat, electronic-laced folk pop deals deeply and thoughtfully with queer identity.

Wednesday June 17, 2015

Song Premiere: Fairground Saints, 'Turn This Car Around'

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Song Premiere: Fairground Saints, 'Turn This Car Around'

by Katie Presley

June 17, 2015 • A newly formed trio pairs sweet folk-pop harmony with fightin' words.

Song Premiere: Craig Finn, 'Newmyer's Roof'

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Song Premiere: Craig Finn, 'Newmyer's Roof'

by Bob Boilen

June 17, 2015 • The lead singer of The Hold Steady has a new solo album, Faith In The Future, out this September. Like many of the songs on the album, "Newmyer's Roof" is a small slice of life filled with meaning.

Tuesday June 16, 2015

Song Premiere: Superhumanoids, 'Anxious In Venice'

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Song Premiere: Superhumanoids, 'Anxious In Venice'

by Katie Presley

June 16, 2015 • The band's new single has the perfect title, as it pairs glamorous electronics with creeping discontent.

Guest DJ: Kate Tempest On The Power Of Words

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Guest DJ: Kate Tempest On The Power Of Words

by Bob Boilen

June 16, 2015 • Our guest DJ of the week, poet and rapper Kate Tempest, picked music that breaks through circumstance to reach audiences directly.

Guest DJ: Kate Tempest On The Power Of Words

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Monday June 15, 2015

New Music: A Surprise Summer Jam from Beck

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New Music: A Surprise Summer Jam from Beck

by Katie Presley

June 15, 2015 • Beck's latest stand-alone single is an anthemic summer cut — as urgent and bouncy as he's ever sounded.

Saturday June 13, 2015

Will We Remember Today's Pop Stars In 50 Years?

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Will We Remember Today's Pop Stars In 50 Years?

by Stephen Thompson

June 13, 2015 • It's one thing to achieve popularity; it's another thing to last.

Thursday June 11, 2015

All Songs At 15: Beirut's Long, Dusty Road To The Tiny Desk

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All Songs At 15: Beirut's Long, Dusty Road To The Tiny Desk

by Katie Presley

June 11, 2015 • For this week's Throwback Thursday, we revisit when Beirut played an exhausted but joyful Tiny Desk concert in 2011.

Tuesday June 9, 2015

New Music from Dan Auerbach, Joan Shelley, Beauty Pill, More

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New Music from Dan Auerbach, Joan Shelley, Beauty Pill, More

by Katie Presley , Bob Boilen

June 9, 2015 • This week's show features new bands (The Arcs, featuring Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys), new music (from Widowspeak and Joan Shelley) and amazing stories (from — and about — Beauty Pill).

New Music from Dan Auerbach, Joan Shelley, Beauty Pill, More

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