Recommended Dose: The Best Dance Tracks Of September
The final weeks of summer brought us new music from two of the biggest names in dance music, the return of post-rock, and a remix of Black Box’s “Everybody Everybody.”
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The Good Listener: Saying No To ‘Songstress’ And Other Forbidden Words
A certain someone hates the word “songstress.” What else should be abolished from music writing?
Recommended Dose: The Best Dance Tracks Of May
No “may” about it — these definitely were the best electronic jams we heard last month.
The Good Listener: When Should I Keep Criticism To Myself?
Say your favorite musician puts out a bad album: How loudly should you express your disappointment?
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The Good Listener: Is It Fair To Call A Band A Sellout?
What does it mean to “sell out” in 2014? Is it possible? Does it even matter at this point?
Recommended Dose: The Best Dance Tracks Of The Month
All Songs Considered’s favorite electronic jams from February include a legit underground anthem, African field recordings, and yet another promising producer from Detroit.
The Good Listener: What’s The Perfect Soundtrack To Teenage Flirtation?
You’re putting together a dance for teenagers. What kind of music best reflects their adolescence?
Playing SXSW 2014? Send Us Your Songs
If you’re in Austin come mid-March, we’re asking for one song (via MP3) to represent your sound.
Recommended Dose: The Best Dance Tracks Of The Month
Recommended Dose is a round-up of some of the best new electronic dance songs, presented in a monthly mix. Our inaugural installment includes music from Disclosure, Detroit legends Theo Parrish and Moodymann and more.
The Good Listener: How Can I Conquer A Musical Blind Spot?
A reader discovers Devendra Banhart eight albums into his career. Where’s a new fan supposed to begin?
Bob Boilen’s 116 Favorite Concerts Of 2013
A year of live concerts, by the numbers: 662 total shows featuring 549 bands playing in 139 venues in 21 cities. For the All Songs Considered host, it was a perfect year.
Bob Boilen’s Favorite Lyrics Of 2013
Often, great words are the secret ingredient in great songs: the emotion, the insight, the connection hidden beneath the surface. All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares the lyrics that caught his ear this year.