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Brennan Wedl. Jorja Smith. Brandon Flowers. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, August 21. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(01:23) Album No. 1- Brennan Wedl, 'Brennan Wedl'(08:34) Album No. 2- Squirrel Flower, 'Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going'(16:07) Album No. 3- Westside Cowboy, 'It Goes On'(22:45) Album No. 4- Brandon Flowers, 'THRASHER'(28:50) Album No. 5- Jorja Smith, 'What Are The Odds'(34:27) The Lightning Round- Rapsody, 'God Gotta Afro & Gold Hoops'- OK Cowgirl, 'Rhinestone Cowgirl'- Elanor Moss, 'The Knife, The Needle'- Julia Holter, 'Materia'- The Cramps, 'Gravest Gravy'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Celia Gregory, WNXPAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Elle Mannion, Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Ann Powers, Sheldon Pearce and Lars GotrichSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

In episode #96, we will continue our celebration of albums released 50 years ago. It was another great year for Brazilian music, with important albums such as Cartola's second album, Jorge Ben's Africa Brasil, Elis Regina's Falso Brilhante, and Tom Zé's Estudando o Samba, and more. In this episode, we will discuss some of the underrated albums of 1976. Among the records are:José Mauro - A Viagem das Horas; Taiguara - Imyra Tayra Ipy; Fagner - Raimundo Fagner; Luiz Henrique - Mestiço; Burnier e Cartier - Fotos p/ Capa do LP; Eduardo Araújo & Silvinha - Filhos desse Chão; Joelho de Porco - São Paulo 1554/Hoje; and the debut and only album released by the groups Mandala and Pão com Manteiga.For an exclusive playlist featuring all the albums released in 1976, subscribe for free on Patreon.All other songs are available in our Spotify playlist "⁠Soundtrack: Brazuca Sounds".You may also like these other episodes:#84 - Debut Samba Albums of 1975#73 - The Underrated Albums of 1974#58 - The Underrated Album of 1973#42 - The Best Albums of 1972#23 - The Best Albums of 1971

Phoebe Bridgers. Jungle. Hovvdy. It's a surprisingly stacked Summer Friday this week, and you can hear all about it with New Music Friday host Stephen Thompson and guest Samantha Hval from WMNF in Tampa, Fla. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Phoebe Bridgers'Lost Weekend' (Dead Oceans)(10:25) Jungle'Sunshine' (AWAL)(19:38) Hovvdy'Big World' (Arts & Crafts)(27:08) Sweeping Promises'You Say I Romanticize' (Sub Pop)(32:59) L'Rain'fata morgana' (Mexican Summer)(37:54) The Lightning Round• The Womack Sisters, s/t• Channel Tres 'Enigma POV'• Ayra Starr, 'Starr Girl'• Nina Winder-Lind, 'Wild Love'• Open Mike Eagle & Kenny Segal, 'DOOMED!'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Samantha Hval, WMNFAudio Producer: Suraya MohamedDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Elle Mannion, Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Sheldon Pearce, Ann Powers and Rodney Carmichael Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Text us about this show.It's rare these days that an artist or band releases a full album that is a great listen all the way through. In 2025 Los Straitjackets did it with Somos Los Straitjackets and now The Tourmaliners are set to drop their new album El Gato and it's one of the best complete surf albums I've ever heard. The entire album takes you back to the golden age of early 1960s surf guitar with all the great subgenres and associated themes that made—and still make—surf music unique and yet accessible to just about everyone. We debut a number of songs from El Gato and we dig into how it was recorded with Deven, Joe, John, and Matt. Enjoy!All songs featured on this show used with permission of The Tourmaliners and Pacific Records, Inc."El Gato," "Creeky Door," "Phantom Break," "The Surfliner," "Monaco '66," "Waltz Noir," and "Blonde & Blue" written and performed by The Tourmaliners.℗ 2026 Pacific Records.Melody Audiology LLCAudiology services for all. Specializing in music industry professionals and hearing conservation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showVisit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com!Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.comYouTubeFacebookInstagramINTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.Host/producer: Rob MarnochaVoiceovers: Brad BordiniRecording, engineering, and post production: Rob MarnochaOpening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los StraitjacketsThis podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved....

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Ravyn Lenae. Margaret Glaspy. Overmono. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Liz Warner from WDET in Detroit about their favorite albums out Friday, August 7. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(00:54) Album No. 1- Ravyn Lenae, 'Blue Island'(08:03) Album No. 2- Overmono, 'Pure Devotion'(15:26) Album No. 3- Margaret Glaspy, 'I Am Both'(21:42) Album No. 4- Man/Woman/Chainsaw, 'Cannonball'(27:36) Album No. 5- Arun Sood & Angeline Morrison, 'Donn/Dubh'(32:43) The Lightning Round- The Mountain Goats, 'Days'- Ceremony, 'Tell Me You're Dream'- Cletus Strap, 'rappers suck.'- Various Artists, 'Sittin' With Blaze: A Tribute To Blaze Foley'- Roy Montgomery & Martha Skye Murphy, 'Nebular'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Liz Warner, WDETAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionSpecial thanks to Lars Gotrich, Sheldon Pearce and Ann PowersSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

We are covering the best album releases of 2006. In 2006 our Podcast did not exist, so once a year we select a year to do a "Best Of" episode the same as we do every year at the end of the year, but we select a year in the 2000's before our Podcast was around. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It's quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: ⁠Apple Podcast⁠ ⁠Podchaser⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ Connect with us  Email us ⁠growinuprock@gmail.com⁠ ⁠Contact Form ⁠ ⁠Like and Follow Us on FaceBook⁠ ⁠Follow Us on Twitter⁠ ⁠Leave Us A Review On Podchaser⁠ ⁠Join The Growin' Up Rock Loud Minority Facebook Group⁠ Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll ⁠Spotify Playlist⁠ Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode ⁠Growin' Up Rock Amazon Store⁠ ⁠Pantheon Podcast Network⁠ Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: Talisman, Black Stone Cherry, Warrant, Europe, Richie Kotzen, Sunstorm, My Chemical Romance, Ace Frehley, The Answer, Butch Walker, Paul Stanley, Daughtry, And Winger Crank It Up New Music Spotlight Robin Beck - “Living Proof” If you dig what you are hearing, go pick up the album or some merch., and support these artists. A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! ⁠Restrayned Website⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Durutti Column. Arca. MOLIY. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Olive Kimoto of member station KCRW in Los Angeles about their favorite albums out Friday, July 31. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(01:34) Album No. 1- The Durutti Column, 'Renascent' (08:49) Album No. 2- Arca, 'XXXXX'(17:20) Album No. 3- DOMi & JD Beck, 'WHO ASKED?'(22:17) Album No. 4- Shearwater, 'The New World'(29:13) Album No. 5- MOLIY, 'BADDIES

Podcast host Chase Tremaine is joined by a panel of staff writers from jesusfreakhideout.com - John Underdown, Matt Baldwin, and Noah Schmidt - to recap the first six months of 2026, sharing their favorite albums thus far as well as highlighting a few of their most anticipated releases for the second half of the year. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. BEWARE OF SPOILERS, but for reference, you can find the list of all albums recommended during this episode, alphabetical by artist: Amy Grant, The Me That Remains Bella Taylor Smith, for the home EP Brian Sauve, Long Days, Short Years Broadway Showdown, Presents: Let The Showdown Begin! CHANGETHEWXRLD, diary of peripheral wounds Colony House, 77 Drown the Planet, the blessed // the cursed EP Exile & Eden, New Horizon Floodlit, MiDaSu Fury & Solace, By Endurance Grand Motel, Tooth of the Lion: A Spring Perennial Haste the Day, Dissenter idle threat, you'll forget the sun indie tribe, WHO DO YOU SAY I AM Les Carlsen, Free Will John Joseph James, God of the Second Chance Jonathan Ogden, DAYMichael Sweet, The Master Plan Narnia, X Petra, Hope Pipe Bomb, Holy Hell So Much Hope, Buried., Wither | Grow Switchfoot, Forever Now The 77s, 7 The Figs, How Did We Get Here? The Lost Dogs, Trick of the Light The Tarnished, DEATH FOR DEATH EP Unbroken Reign, The Sins We Keep Alive You Are a Soul, Apocrypha 5

Charli xcx. Tyla. Shania Twain. Guest host Ann Powers chats with Nastia Voynovskaya of member station KQED in San Francisco about their favorite albums out Friday, July 24. Plus, some NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(02:06) Album No. 1- Charli xcx, 'Music, Fashion, Film'(08:16) Album No. 2- Willow, 'The Thread'(14:59) Album No. 3- Tyla, 'A*Pop'(20:39) Album No. 4- Shania Twain, 'Little Miss Twain'(27:50) Album No. 5- Portraits Of Tracy: 'Q: From Where Do Our Primal Instincts Originate? A: MTV!'(33:23) The Lightning Round- Creekbed Carter Hogan, 'PEASANTS REVOLT!'- Rico Nasty, 'RX'- Amy Shark, 'soft pop'- Josaleigh Pollett, 'If I Let It Quiet'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.CreditsHost: Ann PowersGuest: Nastia Voynovskaya, KQEDAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle Mannion, Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Stephen Thompson and Lars GotrichSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Gracie Abrams. Nia Archives. Steve Lacy. On a release day full of catchy earworms, host Stephen Thompson chats with Tshego Letsoalo of KALW in San Francisco about their favorite albums out Friday, July 17. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(00:58) Album No. 1- Gracie Abrams, 'Daughter from Hell'(08:13) Album No. 2- Steve Lacy, 'Oh Yeah?'(16:38) Album No. 3- Nia Archives, 'Emotional Junglist'(22:27) Album No. 4- Lido Pimienta, 'Caribenya'(28:04) Album No. 5- Swapmeet, 'Mount Zero'(33:13) The Lightning Round- Catherine Moan, 'CM Ultra'- Helado Tropical, 'Helado Tropical'- Orquesta Akokán, 'América!'- Nao Yoshioka, 'Self'- Quicksand, 'Bring On The Psychics'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Tshego Letsoalo, KALWAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Elle Mannion, Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Felix Contreras, Lars Gotrich and Ann PowersSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Jack White. Baby Rose. Suki Waterhouse. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Maggie Brennan of WCBE in Ohio about their favorite albums out Friday, July 10. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(02:00) Album No. 1- Jack White, 'Frozen Charlotte'(07:28) Album No. 2- Baby Rose, 'YEARNALISM'(15:23) Album No. 3- Suki Waterhouse, 'Loveland'(22:17) Album No. 4- Allison Russell, 'In the Hour of Chaos'(28:22) Album No. 5- Houndmouth, 'Lordy'(32:46) The Lightning Round- Bella Kay, 'My Reckless Abandon'- Luluc, 'Sweet Thief'- The Temper Trap, 'Sungazer'- Kelela, 'new avatar'- Tracey Nelson, 'Hercules'- Ultra Lights, 'Pleasure's All Yours'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Maggie Brennan, WCBEAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Daoud Tyler-Ameen, Elle Mannion, Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Sheldon Pearce and Lars GotrichSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

This is one of the best bits from Take 5.In 2024 Emily Wurramara released her second album NARA and cemented herself as a powerful indigenous storyteller. The Warnindhilyagwa woman joined Zan Rowe to Take 5 on the same day her second album was released and the energy in the studio was pumping. It's very much a record of renewal, and one of Double J's 50 Best Albums of that year.Listen back to Emily talking about her love of John Fogerty and Cat Power, during her Take 5 on songs of renewal.Listen to the full episode here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/emily-wurramara-take-5-songs-of-renewal/104257048SONGSJohn Fogerty – ‘I Will Walk With You'Cat Power – ‘Sea of Love'

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Season 15 wraps up this week, with yet another of our Best Breakout Albums--the 1970 release by Cat Stevens--"Tea for the Tillerman." This LP features the great tunes "Wild World," "Father & Son," and "Hard Headed Woman." Also, a wonderful song that you may hear these days, "Where do the Children Play?"...Next week, Frank & I begin Season 16 with the first of our "Top 14 Best Albums of All-Time," as voted by YOU!!

On a special mid-year episode of New Music Friday, host Stephen Thompson and a lineup of NPR Music writers and critics reflect on their favorite albums of the year so far. Albums featured in this episode:(01:14) Album No. 1- Noah Kahan, 'The Great Divide'(07:16) Album No. 2- underscores, 'U'(14:00) Album No. 3- Cécile McLorin Salvant, 'With Every Breath I Take'(20:13) Album No. 4- Neurosis, 'An Undying Love For A Burning World'(27:18) Album No. 5- Tiffany Day, 'HALO'(33:46) Album No. 6- Metropolis Ensemble, Erik Hall & Sandbox Percussion, 'Canto Ostinato'Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuests: Hazel Cills, Ann Powers, Lars Gotrich, Sheldon Pearce, Tom HuizengaAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

I listened to every album by Laughing Hyenas. Formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan by John Brannon (of hardcore punk band Negative Approach) and Larissa Strickland (of L-Seven) in 1984, Laughing Hyenas were a noise rock band who fused elements of garage rock, punk, blues, and Birthday Party insanity. Their struggles with heroin led to chaos as the years went on, including Brannon vomiting on Drew Barrymore right before a show.  Intro 00:00 Laughing Hyenas Origins 1:23 Merry Go Round EP 7:32 You Can't Pray a Lie 11:53 Life of Crime 18:04 Crawl EP 23:00 Hard Times 26:05 Breakup/Puking on Drew Barrymore 31:33 Aftermath 34:26 Outro 36:25 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations: https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0   Join the Patreon, it rules: https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Mike's music: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   Tom Osman's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple, Website Podcast on Spotify, YouTube     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mike's Picks: You Can't Pray a Lie (1989) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Hard Times (1995) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Albums discussed this episode... Merry Go Round EP (1987)  You Can't Pray a Lie (1989) Life of Crime (1990) Crawl EP 1992) Hard Times (1995)

With tonight’s show the final episode of June, it’s time to look back at the new music released over the past quarter year. These three months have been simply fantastic. There’s been followups to records that were at the top or near the top of previous year end lists (The Sleeveens, Memo PST, The Bevis Frond, etc.) There’s surprise albums by veteran bands (Eddy Current Suppression System, Natural Child). There’s the returns of longtime fave bands (Social Distortion, Oddfellows, High On Stress, etc.)  And there’s plenty of brand new bands, including a kickass Chicago group, Trash Kickers, that I just discovered a few days ago. What’s especially great is that these 40 albums are just a fraction of the fine tunes that have been released in recent weeks. What’s your favorite album of the last quarter?  For more info, including setlists, head to http://scotthudson.blogspot.com

Beth Orton. Chanel Beads. Cécile McLorin Salvant. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Ayana Contreras from KUVO in Denver about their favorite new albums out Friday, June 26. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Introduction- Roberta Flack, 'The Montreux Years'(02:01) Album No. 1- Cécile McLorin Salvant, 'With Every Breath I Take'(09:11) Album No. 2- Ibeyi, 'Offering'(15:57) Album No. 3- Chanel Beads, 'Your Day Will Come'(21:52) Album No. 4- Beth Orton, 'The Ground Above'(28:34) Album No.5- ALIA, 'Where the Echoes Bloom'(33:59) The Lightning Round- Andrew Sa, 'American Rough'- Tasha, 'You Are Spring!'- Madeon, 'Victory'- Rodney Crowell, 'Then Again'- Downtown Boys, 'Public Luxury'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Ayana Contreras, KUVOAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Lars Gotrich and Ann PowersSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Tierra Whack. The War and Treaty. A plethora of new jazz releases. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Nate Chinen from WRTI in Philadelphia about their favorite new albums out Friday, June 19. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(01:17) Album No. 1- Tierra Whack, 'Whack's Museum'(06:43) Album No. 2- The War and Treaty, 'The Story of Michael and Tanya'(15:39) Album No. 3- Micah Thomas, 'Lucid'(20:40) Album No. 4- Your Brother's Keeper & Gary Bartz, 'Where Rivers Meet'(26:21) Album No. 5- Sam Barsh, Keyon Harrold & Mark Guiliana, 'Straight08'(32:30) The Lightning Round- Tucker Zimmerman, 'Dream Me A Dream'- The Phoenix Trio, 'Tomorrow is Today'- Janus Rasmussen, 'Inert'- Daniel Lanois, 'Belladonna Nocturne'- Wild Up, 'Gay Guerilla Vol. 5'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Nate Chinen, WRTIAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Robin Hilton and Tom HuizengaSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

The year is almost halfway over, and there have already been so many incredible new releases. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their personal best albums of 2026 so far. Plus, they'll hear picks from the production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Twisted Teens, "Circus Clown," Blame the Clown, Jazz Life/ Chain Smoking, 2026The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Courtney Barnett, "Sugar Plum," Creature of Habit, Mom + Pop, 2026Ora Cogan, "Bury Me," Hard Hearted Woman, Sacred Bones, 2026Lucinda Williams, "The World's Gone Wrong (feat. Brittney Spencer)," World's Gone Wrong, Highway 20 and Thirty Tigers, 2026Ye Vagabonds, "Mayfly V3," All Tied Together, River Lea, 2026Robyn, "Blow My Mind," Sexistential, Konichiwa and Young, 2026The Twilight Sad, "GET AWAY FROM IT ALL," It's the Long Goodbye, Rock Action, 2026Kacey Musgraves, "Everybody Wants To Be A Cowboy," Middle of Nowhere, Lost Highway, 2026Ratboys, "The World, So Madly," Singin' to an Empty Chair, New West, 2026Blood Sucking Maniacs, "Red Leg Boy," Blood Sucking Maniacs, Paradise of Bachelors, 2026Ora Cogan, "The Smoke," Hard Hearted Woman, Sacred Bones, 2026Squarepusher, "K7 Museum," Kammerkonzert, Warp, 2026Dry Cleaning, "Cruise Ship Designer," Secret Love, 4AD, 2026Genesis Owusu, "STAMPEDE," Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge, Ourness, 2026Peaches, "Panna Cotta Delight," No Lube So Rude, Kill Rock Stars, 2026Jill Scott, "Right Here Right Now," To Whom This May Concern, Blues Babe, Human Re Sources, and The Orchard, 2026Golems of the Red Planet, "Hadrial," Surf Masala, Heyday Again, 2026See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hi friends, This week is a shorter episode as we have a bonus ep coming later this week! Keep your eyes peeled for our seasonal winter recommendations. You can watch this episode on YouTube. Olivia Rodrigo is coming for the Queen of Pop title with her new album 'You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love'. We debrief and share our top picks (upon first listen). One of the most famous celebrity weddings of the year took place in both London and Palermo after Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner tied the knot. Maggie has a take on the first pictures and we share why locals aren't happy. The first trailer for The Social Network's sequel, The Social Reckoning, has dropped. We debrief the plot of the Aaron Sorkin film and debate if it's the story they should be focusing on. Finally, Gwenyth Paltrow has come under fire after starring in ads for luxury apartments in Israel. Will this make even the tiniest dent in her career?There are no Bookmarked recs this week, as we have a whole episode's worth coming soon. Thank you for listening and if you enjoyed this episode (or any others), please share with a friend or give it a rate and review! Jas & Mags xo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olivia Rodrigo. Pussy Riot. Hayley Kiyoko. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Nastia Voynovskaya from KQED in San Francisco about their favorite albums out Friday, June 12. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Songs of the Summer(01:59) Album No. 1• Olivia Rodrigo, 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love'(10:01) Album No. 2• Pussy Riot, 'CYKA'(17:31) Album No. 3• YHWH Nailgun, 'Magazine'(22:01) Album No. 4• Hayley Kiyoko, 'girls like girls (the album)'(28:31) Album No. 5• Six Sex, 'ULTRA'(34:10) The Lightning Round• Kelsey Lu, 'So Help Me God'• Ambrose Akimusire & Mary Halvorson, 'Slo-Mo Neon Luminate Hoverings'• Diles Que No Me Maten, 'Escrito en Agua'• Horse Lords, 'Demand To Be Taken Alive!'• Mon Laferte, 'Femme Fatale Vol. 2'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Nastia Voynovskaya, KQEDAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Robin Hilton, Lars Gotrich and Isabella Gomez SarmientoSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

I listened to every album by mathcore band Botch. Made up of musicians who would go on to form Minus the Bear, Russian Circles, and Sumac, Botch was a brutal and excitingly technical band. A must listen for fans of Dillinger Escape Plan, Coalesce, or just rad heavy music in general.   Intro 00:00 How They Formed 3:26 Unifying Themes Redux 5:25 Matt Bayles 12:39 American Nervoso 14:43 We Are the Romans 22:56 An Anthology of Dead Ends EP 28:36 The Reunion 34:15 Outro 35:30   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Top 77 Album Recommendations: https://every-album-ever.kit.com/0ee90183d0   Join the Patreon, it rules: https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Mike's music: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   Tom Osman's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple, Website Podcast on Spotify, YouTube   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mike's Picks: We Are the Romans (1999) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Unifying Themes Redux (2002) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

In the Season 8 finale, I name some of the bests of the Season 8 albums, as well as naming the Best Song and Best Album of the season.

Dive into Nevermind by Nirvana as we revisit the album's songs, production, cultural impact, and lasting influence on rock music. We talk about the rise of grunge in the early '90s, the success of “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” and why Nevermind remains one of the defining albums of its era.Then it's draft time as we pick the greatest album covers of all time. From iconic classics with instantly recognizable artwork to personal favorites, we build our ultimate album cover lineups featuring legendary picks from the past 60+ years.Support our show and join our Patreon!If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram

This week, our "Best Breakout Album" series continues with the 1976 hit album by Boz Scaggs, "Silk Degrees." Like our other artists so far in this topic, it took quite a while for Boz to break out; but he finally did with this smooth-sounding album. With hits like "It's Over," "What Can I Say?," "Lido Shuffle," and "Lowdown," "Silk Degrees" received a Grammy nomination for Best Album of 1976 and is still a best-selling LP/CD/Downloads, etc. to this day. Next week, Frank and I look at the 1977 Breakout Album, "The Grand Illusion" by Styx. Enjoy!

Dive into Nevermind by Nirvana as we revisit the album's songs, production, cultural impact, and lasting influence on rock music. We talk about the rise of grunge in the early '90s, the success of “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” and why Nevermind remains one of the defining albums of its era.Then it's draft time as we pick the greatest album covers of all time. From iconic classics with instantly recognizable artwork to personal favorites, we build our ultimate album cover lineups featuring legendary picks from the past 60+ years.Support our show and join our Patreon!If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram

Vince Staples. Zoh Amba. Death Cab for Cutie. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Laura Grant from WEXT in New York about their favorite albums out Friday, June 5. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Album No.1Death Cab for Cutie, 'I Built You a Tower' (ANTI-Records)(08:18) Album No. 2Vince Staples, 'Cry Baby' (Loma Vista Recordings)(15:43) Album No. 3Jalen Ngonda, 'Doctrine of Love' (Daptone Records)(20:41) Album No. 4Zoh Amba, 'Eyes Full' (Matador Records)(27:19) Album No. 5Laura Misch, 'Lithic' (One Little Independent Records)(32:39) Lightning Round Recommendations• Fightmaster, 'Tolerance' (Many Hats)• Red Clay Strays, 'Grateful' (RCA)• Slippers, 'Slippers 08' (Perennial)• Suzanne Ciani, Metropole Orkest, Simon Dobson, 'CIANI/ORKEST' (AKP Recordings)• Tara Clerkin Trio, 'Somewhere Good' (World of Echo)Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Laura Grant, WEXTAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Robin Hilton, Hazel Cills and Lars GotrichSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Boards of Canada. Kurt Vile. Iceage. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Andrew Brown of KUTX in Austin about their favorite albums out Friday, May 29. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Paul McCartney(02:00) Boards of Canada(09:22) Kurt Vile(17:01) Iceage(22:18) feeble little horse(27:45) Greg Mendez(33:46) Lightning Round Recommendations- The Greenberry Woods- obli- RaiNao- ear- Brian JacksonSample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Andrew Brown, KUTXAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Ann Powers, Robin Hilton and Anamaria SayreSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

The Record Shop Ep. 95, May 26, 2026: On this episode we discuss Drake's Worst To Best Albums, Albums That Almost Happened, Spotify AI Deal & More 

Griefeater is a “blackened alternative-emo” band from Chicago. The Chicago Reader named their debut album ‘Worn‘ as one of the Best Albums of 2025. With guitar heavy riffs and picturesque lyrics, Griefeater paints an image of Chicago that lives in your imagination. Ethan Rader and Lukas Skucas share with host Peter Kreten how the band wrote their critically acclaimed album ‘Worn', how Zines and other physical media are a great way to experience art, and how a liquor store clerk inspired their song 'Evelyn'. Photo Credit: Eric Tan. Used with Permission

Aja Monet. Jack Antonoff's Bleachers. Radiohead's Ed O'Brien. Guest host Ann Powers chats with Aurora McGuckin of MVY Radio in Massachusetts about their favorite albums out Friday, May 22. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Bleachers, 'everyone for ten minutes'(06:55) JPEGMAFIA, 'EXPERIMENTAL RAP'(12:49) Ed O'Brien, 'Blue Morpho'(19:01) aja monet, 'the color of rain'(25:19) Lowertown, 'Ugly Duckling Union'(30:35) The Lightning Round- Alela Diane, 'Who's Keeping Time?'- Mexican Institute of Sound & Meridian Brothers, 'Ruido Tovar'- Balming Tiger, 'Gongbu'- Bill Orcutt & Mabe Fratti, 'Almost Waking'- Traumprinz, 'Life'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Ann PowersGuest: Aurora McGuckin, MVY RadioAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Lars Gotrich and Robin HiltonSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

While on a visit to Italy this week, Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, the first meeting between a pontiff and a Taoiseach since 2018.Meanwhile, CMAT made headlines as she won the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for Best Album for her album 'Euro-Country'. The Irish popstar used the opportunity to urge artists to stop "sitting on the fence".And a new survey has indicated a growing interest in the Irish language on both sides of the border.Cathal O'Sullivan and Elaine Burke join The Last Word to discuss all of these and more of the week's trending stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

In Episode 266 of Break Room Talk, Khairie, Jay, Ced and Chyna kick off talking this hot weather, barbers using fibers/spray, and fresh cuts. The conversation goes left into dating standards, attraction, and a wild sidebar about unsolicited pics. They recap a quick LA trip with brutal traffic, heat, melted shoe glue, dehydration and throwing up, plus a stop at Nipsey Hussle's Marathon Burger, gang culture and hats and of course they close by reviewing Drake's “Iceman,” beat switches, hooks, authenticity, and lingering Kendrick-related shots.00:00 Break Room Roll Call00:58 Hot Week Check In01:45 Haircuts And Beijing Talk05:02 Makeup Preferences Debate09:11 Attraction Standards Argument17:38 Micro Penis Rabbit Hole23:01 Dick Pics And Nudes Etiquette26:07 Wild Flirting Banter26:28 LA Trip Reality Check27:57 Heat Sickness Road Story30:49 LA Traffic vs New York32:42 LA Vibes and Tourist Hustles33:39 Marathon Burger Stop35:36 Gang Culture and Hat Colors37:59 Drake Iceman Album Ratings39:17 Greatest Drake Debate48:24 Songwriting Hooks and Beat Switches55:24 Drake Album Expectations56:30 Contrarian Takes Debate58:22 Numbers Versus Quality01:01:23 Grammy Worthy Standards01:04:16 Comeback Album Critique01:05:48 Old Drake Versus Growth01:07:07 Beefs And Victim Talk01:09:56 Authenticity And Flex Rap01:14:30 Ratings And Wrap Up01:19:12 Khaled And Cole Fallout

whether u planned it or not.. on episode of CD Burners the guys are joined by The Academy Is... vocalist William Beckett to dive into Death Cab for Cutie's 6th album, Plans. The guys unpack why this record still feels like a seasonal memory you can step back into, from the quiet heartbreak and restraint baked into every track to the way it shaped an entire generation of lyric-first songwriting. William also gets into his own early influences, covering these songs live, and what it means to grow up on music that makes sadness feel strangely comforting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jobi Riccio. Dua Saleh. Tank and the Bangas. Plus, others not named Drake! NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Joe Kendrick of WNCW in North Carolina about their favorite albums out Friday, May 15. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Introduction & Jobi Riccio, 'Face The Feeling'(07:49) Dua Saleh, 'Of Earth & Wires'(15:38) Tank and the Bangas, 'The Last Balloon'(21:41) Cocanha, 'Flame Folclòre'(26:50) Tamikrest, 'Assikel'(33:01) The Lightning Round- Eluvium, 'Virga III'- Kevin Morby, 'Little Wide Open- Martyn, 'Music for Existing'- Julieta Venegas, 'Norteña'- Jeff Parker ETA IVtet, 'Happy Today'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Joe Kendrick, WNCWAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Lars Gotrich and Anamaria SayreSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

MUNA. Stephen Sanchez. Lykke Li. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, May 8. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round. The Starting 5(00:00) MUNA, 'Dancing On The Wall'(08:17) Aldous Harding, 'Train on the Island'(16:00) Deb Never, 'Arcade'(22:15) Lykke Li, 'The Afterparty'(28:12) Stephen Sanchez, 'LOVE, LOVE, LOVE'(34:46) The Lightning Round- Ashley McBryde, 'Wild'- Broken Social Scene, 'Remember The Humans'- Ray Bull, 'Please Stop Laughing'- Anastasia Kristensen, 'Bestiarium Sombre'- Amy Grant, 'The Me That Remains'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Celia Gregory, WNXPAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Robin Hilton, Ann Powers and Lars GotrichSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Kacey Musgraves. American Football. Tori Amos. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Jewly Hight from WPLN in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, May 1. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Kacey Musgraves, 'Middle of Nowhere'(08:41) American Football, 'American Football (LP4)'(16:25) Isaiah Rashad, 'IT'S BEEN AWFUL'(21:42) Tori Amos, 'In Times of Dragons'(28:09) Ana Roxanne, 'Poem 1'(33:38) The Lightning Round- Jesca Hoop, 'Long Wave Home'- Casper Sage, 'PATINA'- duendita, 'existential thottie'- Maisy Owen, 'Dark on a Sunny Day'- Octo Octa, 'Sigils For Survival'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Jewly Hight, WPLNAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Ann Powers and Hazel CillsSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Noah Kahan. Kehlani. The return of Metric. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with DJ Llu from Vermont Public about their favorite albums out Friday, April 24. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Noah Kahan, 'The Great Divide'(09:28) Kehlani, 'Kehlani'(16:14) Metric, 'Romanticize The Dive'(21:33) Gia Margaret, 'Singing'(28:27) Season 2, 'Power of Now'(34:12) The Lightning Round- Quiet Light, 'Blue Angel Sparkling Silver 2'- Kiki Cavazos, 'Goodbye Blues'- Carla dal Forno, 'Confession'- The Milk Carton Kids, 'Lost Cause Lover Fool'- Trueno, 'TURR4ZO'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: DJ Llu, Vermont PublicAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Hazel Cills, Ann Powers and Anamaria SayreSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Honey Dijon. Yaya Bey. Shadowy pop from Sofia Isella. Guest host Hazel Cills chats with Nastia Voynovskaya from KQED in San Francisco about their favorite albums out Friday, April 17. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Introduction & Nine Inch Nails & Boys Noize, 'Nine Inch Noize'(02:47) Honey Dijon, 'The Nightlife'(09:05) Jessie Ware, 'Superbloom'(16:22) Sofia Isella, 'Something is a shell' EP(22:43) Eaves Wilder, 'Little Miss Sunshine'(28:56) Yaya Bey, 'Fidelity'(34:33) The Lightning Round- Kathryn Mohr, 'Carve'- Protoje, 'The Art of Acceptance'- PPJ, 'Joker' EP- Iceland Symphony Orchestra, 'Arvo Pärt: Complete Symphonies'- Adrian Younge, 'Younge'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits:Host: Hazel CillsGuest: Nastia Voynovskaya, KQEDAudio Producers: Noah Caldwell, Alina EdwardsDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Tom Huizenga and Rodney CarmichaelSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

THANK YOU COMMUNITEA!!! Can you believe it? The Minoritea Report is turning 7!

Ella Langley. Wesley Joseph. The spellbinding Juni Habel. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Chloe Kimes from WMOT in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, April 10. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Ella Langley, 'Dandelion'(08:24) Tenille Townes, 'The Acrobat'(15:53) Wesley Joseph, 'Forever Ends Someday'(21:22) Brown Horse, 'Total Dive'(27:03) Juni Habel, 'Evergreen In Your Mind'(32:31) The Lightning Round- Gracie and Rachel, 'If We Could, Would We'- Melanie Baker, 'Somebody Help Me, I'm Being Spontaneous!'- upsammy & Valentina Magaletti, 'Seismo'- Spirit Adrift, 'Infinite Illumination'- Drivin N Cryin, 'Crushing Flowers'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Chloe Kimes, WMOTAudio Producers: Noah Caldwell, Alina EdwardsDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Lars Gotrich, Ann Powers and Hazel CillsTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Thundercat. Arlo Parks. Devotional belters from Dermot Kennedy. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Erin Wolf from Radio Milwaukee about their favorite albums out Friday, April 3. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Introduction & Bon Iver, 'VOLUMES: ONE"(01:57) Arlo Parks, 'Ambiguous Desire'(07:29) Dermot Kennedy, 'The Weight of the Woods'(14:15) Thundercat, 'Distracted'(19:53) Joe Pernice, 'Sunny, I Was Wrong'(26:44) Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE & Surf Gang, 'POMPEII // UTILITY'(31:30) The Lightning Round- Maria Taylor, 'Story's End'- Wendy Eisenberg, 'Wendy Eisenberg'- Sunn O))), 'Sunn O)))'- Roomful of Teeth & Gabriel Kahane, 'Elevator Songs'- Sofia Rei, 'Antónima'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits: Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Erin Wolf, Radio MilwaukeeAudio Producers: Noah Caldwell, Alina EdwardsDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Felix Contreras, Lars Gotrich and Tom HuizengaTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Robyn. RAYE. A jazzy left turn from Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Alisa Ali from WFUV in the Bronx about their favorite albums out Friday, March 27. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round. The Starting 5(01:42) Robyn, 'Sexistential'(07:15) RAYE, 'This Music May Contain Hope'(14:21) Courtney Barnett, 'Creature of Habit'(20:20) The New Pornographers, 'The Former Site Of'(25:32) Flea, 'Honora'(32:08) The Lightning Round- Connie Converse, 'How Sad, How Lovely' (Reissue)- Snail Mail, 'Ricochet'- The Philharmonik, 'Transcendentalism I' EP- Irreversible Entanglements, 'Future Present Past'- Sluice, 'Companion'- Charlotte Cornfield, 'Hurts Like Hell'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Alisa Ali, WFUVAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Bobby Carter, Sheldon Pearce and Ann PowersTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

BTS. Alex Isley. Dubstep-infused hyperpop from underscores. NPR Music's Hazel Cills chats with Francesca Harding of member station KCRW in Los Angeles about their favorite albums out Friday, March 20. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Introduction & BTS, 'ARIRANG'(02:28) Alex Isley, 'When The City Sleeps'(07:52) underscores, 'U'(15:38) ZENA, 'TEMESGEN'(20:39) Grace Ives, 'Girlfriend'(26:16) Suitor, 'Saw You Out With The Weeds'(32:23) The Lightning Round- Ali & Charif Megarbane, 'Tirakat'- Naomi Scott, 'F.I.G.'- Samara Cyn, 'Detour' EP- Immanuel Wilkins Quartet, 'Live at the Village Vanguard, Vol.1'- Luke Combs, 'The Way I Am'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.orgCredits:Host: Hazel CillsGuest: Francesca Harding, KCRWAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Rodney Carmichael, Ann Powers and Stephen ThompsonTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

James Blake. Kim Gordon. Sturgill Simpson's country-funk alter ego. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Amelia Mason from WBUR in Boston about their favorite albums out Friday, March 13. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Introduction & Oscars predictions(02:15) Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds, 'Mutiny After Midnight'(08:50) James Blake, 'Trying Times'(17:04) Anjimile, 'You're Free To Go'(22:53) Kim Gordon, 'Play Me'(27:52) Blessing Jolie, '20nothing'(35:15) The Lightning Round- Morgan Nagler, 'I've Got Nothing To Lose, and I'm Losing It'- Tinariwen, 'Hoggar'- Jorge Drexler, 'Taracá'- The Tallis Scholars, 'Nico Muhly: No Resting Place'- Fugazi, 'Albini Sessions'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.Credits: Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Amelia Mason, WBURAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Felix Contreras, Tom Huizenga and Lars GotrichTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Flying Lotus. waterbaby. The groovy affirmations of Joshua Idehen. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Nate Chinen from WRTI in Philadelphia about their favorite albums out Friday, March 6. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Introduction & Harry Styles, 'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.'(03:18) Flying Lotus, 'BIG MAMA' EP(08:34) waterbaby, 'Memory Be a Blade'(15:20) Shabaka, 'Of The Earth'(20:51) Joshua Idehen, 'I know you're hurting, everyone is hurting, everyone is trying, you have got to try'(27:09) The Scythe, 'Strictly 4 The Scythe'(31:37) The Lightning Round- Cece Coakley, 'Pleasant Attack' EP- Terrace Martin, 'Purpose'- Various Artists, 'HELP(2)' - Alice Sara Ott, 'Jóhann Jóhannsson: Piano Works'- Macha & Bedhead, 'Macha Loved Bedhead'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Nate Chinen, WRTIAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Ann Powers, Tom Huizenga and Lars GotrichTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Bruno Mars. Mitski. Grief and celebration from Gorillaz. Robin Hilton welcomes Raina Douris from WXPN in Philadelphia to chat about their favorite albums out Friday, Feb. 27. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(00:00) Introduction & Bruno Mars, 'The Romantic'(03:54) Mitski, 'Nothing's About to Happen to Me'(09:44) Gorillaz, 'The Mountain'(15:04) Heavenly, 'Highway To Heavenly'(20:34) Voxtrot, 'Dreamers in Exile'(27:12) Nothing, 'a short history of decay'(32:52) The Lightning Round- Buck Meek, 'The Mirror'- Maria BC, 'Marathon'- Bill Callahan, 'My Days of 58'- GENA, The Pleasure is Yours'- Sarah Kirkland Snider, 'Forward Into Light'Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Robin HiltonGuest: Raina Douris, WXPNAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Dora LeviteEditors: Otis Hart, Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedSpecial thanks to Hazel Cills, Ann Powers, Sheldon Pearce and Tom HuizengaTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy