Bob and Robin kick off the show in raucous fashion before settling into a zen-like state. The mix includes song premieres by the former lead singer of The Walkmen and Syracuse upstarts Perfect Pussy.
All Songs Considered’s favorite electronic jams from February include a legit underground anthem, African field recordings, and yet another promising producer from Detroit.
Cluck’s songs unfurl in curlicues, not straight lines, as her voice contorts to mystical effect. On Boneset, she frequently channels the deified California songwriter Judee Sill.
The Philadelphia noise-rock band’s debut full-length hits like a profoundly thoughtful, beautifully crushing wave of droning distortion.
There are big bands and then there are really big bands, like The Family Crest, which features around 300 players. NPR’s Rachel Martin speaks with lead vocalist Liam McCormick about the band.
From the Bronx to the French Quarter, here’s a singer that represents the outsiders and underdogs.
Alt.Latino sits down with rapper Bocafloja and blogger Juan Data to discuss the many ways hip-hop has trickled into Latin America and its music scene.
This week’s mix from All Songs Considered includes a genre-bending project from Sufjan Stevens, Son Lux and Serengeti they’re calling Sisyphus. Plus psychedelic solo music from Animal Collective’s Avey Tare, one-of-a-kind folk from Diane Cluck and more.
The German band’s collage-based sound brims over with buzzing, springy, playful urgency. Bathed in electronics, Markus Acher’s softly accented vocals land like late-night affirmations from a trusted friend.
Joel Thibodeau’s eerily high voice sounds equally suited to basement-bound laments and celestial explorations. Island Intervals finds him splitting the difference and exploring the tension between those extremes.
Download a Valentine’s Day edition of Heavy Rotation, featuring world premieres from R&B star Jeremih and dance duo The Juan Maclean, as well as music from Mary Lambert, Vampire Weekend and more.
The Beatles may have opened the gates for British acts to find success on the American charts — but Lenny Kaye, guitarist of the Patti Smith Group and curator of the legendary ’60s rock compilation Nuggets, says plenty of worthy groups simply never made the trip.
Cibo Matto has always been skilled at Trojan-horsing weird art within glossy, goofy songs (often about food), but the new Hotel Valentine isn’t so concerned with disguising its intentions. For their first album together in 14 years, Miho Hatori and Yuka C. Honda showcase their evolution.
Dumpstaphunk has thrived in the New Orleans funk scene alongside some of the best in the business.
The musician and farmer discusses the controversy behind his song’s appearance in a fast-food ad.
Potty Mouth formed in Northampton, Mass., in 2011. The band released a vinyl EP in 2012, and last year put out a full-length record called Hell Bent. With a name inspired by the title of a Bratmobile album, Potty Mouth revels in the sheer volume and eager, youthful enthusiasm of punk.
The American folk icon sang many inspirational songs during his 94 years. Kim Ruehl of FolkAlley.com looks at the career of Pete Seeger through five songs that characterize his most lasting legacy.
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.
While we anxiously wait for Foxygen’s upcoming double album release, here are four songs from the band’s album, We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic.
The Sweetheart compilations adhere to a simple concept in which well-liked contemporary artists cover well-liked classic love songs just in time for Valentine’s Day. This year’s participants include Fiona Apple, Vampire Weekend, Sharon Jones, Ben Harper, Jim James, Beck, Valerie June and more.