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An eclectic mix of fresh music by emerging artists and breakout bands -- from NPR.org's Web-only music show. With host Bob Boilen.


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Seun Kuti, Bonnie Prince Billy, Eef Barzelay
Hear music from Seun Kuti, son of Nigerian artist Fela Kuti, that rivals his father's, plus insanely fun songs from the Baltimore band, Ponytail. Also on the show: English folk group The Watersons see their 1975 album For Pence and Spicy Ale reissued, new music from the influential art-folk singer Bonnie Prince Billy, a.k.a. Will Oldham, and Eef Barzelay steps away from his band Clem Snide to put out a solo album called Lose Big....

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[ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:44:47 -0400 ]


Summer Music Preview
All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with several reviewers about the CDs they're most looking forward to coming this Summer. Hear sneak previews of new music from Beck, Randy Newman, solo work from Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, Kimya Dawson (the singer behind the Juno soundtrack), the Hold Steady, Missy Elliott and more. Guests for the program are: Stephen Thompson (editor for NPR's Song of the Day), Amy Phillips (Senior Editor for Pitchforkmedia.com), and Bruce Warren (Assistant General M...

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[ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:07:39 -0400 ]


Sigur Ros, Wolf Parade, Dandy Warhols, Sparks, More
On this edition of All Songs Considered we get a preview of new music from the elvish band from Iceland, Sigur Ros; We look back at the strange and comical music of Sparks, plus new music from Portland's Dandy Warhols, Wolf Parade, the gorgeous rock of Eric Chenaux, and the Sardinian, one of the world's largest guitars, performed by Paolo Angeli....

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[ Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:25:47 -0400 ]


The Sound of a Generation
Every generation has its own soundtrack. The Silent Generation (people born in the '20s and '30s) had big band and swing. Baby Boomers (born in the '40s and '50s) had rock and soul. Generation X (born in the '60s and '70s) had grunge and hip-hop. On this edition of All Songs Considered, we look back at the defining music of those generations and ask what the soundtrack is for the current generation, Generation Y (or Millennials). Featured music: Beck: "Where It's At" from Odelay Nirvana: "L...

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[ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:43:27 -0400 ]


Dr. Dog, Adem, Ratatat
The new album from Philadelphia's psych-rock group Dr. Dog won't be out until the end of July, but we've got an exclusive preview. Hear the song "The Old Days" from their new CD, Fate. Plus, gentle new folk from Adem, San Francisco singer-songwriter Thao Ngueyn, Deerhunter frontman Bradfor Cox's Atlas Sound project, electro-rock duo Ratatat and songs of accidents and emergencies from Spiritualized....

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[ Fri, 30 May 2008 17:51:01 -0400 ]


Mates of State, Sam Phillips, Jethro Tull, More
Singer-songwriter Sam Phillips makes gorgeously textured, spare acoustic music. Hear a cut from her mesmerizing new CD ' Don't Do Anything.' The keyboard-and-drums duo Mates of State are back with their best album yet, the stunning 'Re-Arrange Us'. Also on the show: the whimsical world of Rupa and the April Fishes, a classic reissued from Jethro Tull, New Orleans pianist Henry Butler, and Rachel Taylor Brown, another great unknown from our Second Stage series....

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[ Thu, 22 May 2008 16:24:33 -0400 ]


Guest DJ T-Bone Burnett
T-Bone Burnett is a remarkable producer. He's been the creative force behind some of the most memorable recordings by artists like Roy Orbison, Elvis Costello and Sam Phillips. Many know Burnett for his work on the O Brother, Where Art Thou soundtrack in 2000. Most recently he produced Raising Sand, a stunning collaboration between Alison Krauss and Robert Plant. On this edition of All Songs Considered T-Bone Burnett shares some of his favorite songs and talks about his new solo release, Tooth o...

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[ Thu, 15 May 2008 17:06:34 -0400 ]


Great Unknowns Showcase
This week's edition of All Songs Considered is full of surprises: great music from bands we'd never heard of before. They're not the easiest names to search for online: AU, Bell, Okay are a few of them. But they're all making inspired, richly diverse and beautifully produced albums. Hear the art-folk group Bowerbirds, Russian-born singer Olga Bell, the pop trio Try Me Bicycle (from our 'Second Stage' series) and more....

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[ Thu, 08 May 2008 16:40:11 -0400 ]


Guest DJ Portishead
Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley of the trip-hop group Portishead talk with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen about their new album, Third and share some of the songs that have influenced their work over the years. Hear selections from Third, along with music from Jimi Hendrix, Public Enemy, Kraftwerk and British actor and singer Noel Harrison....

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[ Fri, 02 May 2008 14:53:11 -0400 ]


Guest DJ Portishead
Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley of the trip-hop group Portishead talk with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen about their new album, Third and share some of the songs that have influenced their work over the years. Hear selections from Third, along with music from Jimi Hendrix, Public Enemy, Kraftwerk and British actor and singer Noel Harrison....

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[ Fri, 02 May 2008 13:46:31 -0400 ]


Elf Power, Gnarls Barkley, The Black Keys, More
Former members of Olivia Tremor control return as Circulatory System: we've got a preview of new work from their upcoming album; Athens, GA neo-psych group Elf Power releases their best CD of the decade; The Black Keys get in touch with their softer side; folk singer Laura Gibson shares some old blues; Gnarls Barkley return as the 'odd couple'; West African artist Etran Finatawa has a powerful new collection of desert blues; and hip-hop chameleon Tim Fite produces his most ambitious record to da...

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[ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:30:54 -0400 ]


Guest DJ: Colin Meloy
Colin Meloy, frontman for The Decemberists, has earned legions of fans for his affecting story songs steeped in history and romance. Now on tour for his latest solo album, Colin Meloy Sings Live!, he stopped by the NPR studios to chat with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen and share some of his favorite songs. Hear music from The Smiths, Scritti Politti, British folksinger Anne Briggs and selections from Meloy's new CD....

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[ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:53:39 -0400 ]


Spring Music Preview
Hear a sneak preview of CDs due out this spring, including new music from My Morning Jacket, Shearwater, Elbow, Wolf Parade, and more. All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with Stephen Thompson, curator for NPR's Song of the Day, KEXP DJ Cheryl Waters, and The Current DJ Mark Wheat about the releases they're most looking forward to in the coming weeks....

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[ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:43:51 -0400 ]


SXSW: R.E.M. Live (Single Track)
Hear the band perform the title track from their new CD,'Accelerate,'recorded live at the SXSW festival in Austin, TX. The whole concert is available for streaming from the NPR.org Web site....

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[ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:15:38 EDT ]


Video: Nellie McKay, Project Song
Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay takes our challenge to write and record a song with just two days in the studio. We provide the inspiration and instruments, she provides the music. The end result was a song she calls"Cavendish."See how she did it in this video produced by All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen and NPR video producers David Gilkey and John Poole....

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[ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:14:20 EDT ]


The Raconteurs, Devotchka, Colin Meloy, More
Devotchka, the band behind the popular soundtrack to Little Miss Sunshine, is back with a brilliant new album. Hear a cut from A Mad and Faithful Telling. We've also got music from Colin Meloy, frontman for the Decemberists, and his new CD of live, solo performances; music from the wildly unpredictable Man Man; new work from The Raconteurs, featuring Jack White and Brendon Benson; and Peter Fedofsky, one of more than 2,000 artists who wrote and recorded an album in one month as part of the RPM C...

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[ Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:05:59 EDT ]


Problems with the Podcast?
If you're not getting the whole show when you download the all songs considered podcast, first delete the bad file, then unsubscribe from the podcast and re-subscribe. Try downloading the file again and you should get the whole thing....

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[ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:40:15 EDT ]


Guest DJ Ray Davies
Ray Davies, former frontman for The Kinks, shares some of the songs that have inspired him over the years with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. Hear music from Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Chuck Berry and more, as well as selections from Ray Davies' latest solo album, Working Man's Cafe....

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[ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:48:53 EDT ]


SXSW: Summerbirds in the Cellar
Summerbirds in the Cellar shares members with the moody pop-rock band Now It's Overhead, and the two bands do share similar sounds. The group spends half its time in Athens, Ga., so R.E.M. comparisons are inevitable, but there's a bit more polish to R.E.M.'s ragtag jangle. Summerbirds' latest is With the Hands of the Hunter It All Becomes Dead, an album densely layered with pulsing synths, cooed vocals, and jagged guitars. Hear the group recorded live in concert from Austin, TX as part of our S...

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[ Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:50:53 EDT ]


SXSW Wrap Up
All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen, NPR's Song of the Day curator Stephen Thompson and Carrie Brownstein, Monitor Mix blogger and former guitarist for Sleater-Kinney, review their week at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, TX. They discovered and saw a lot of great bands including My Morning Jacket and a dozen other acts webcast Live by NPR Music. On this edition of All Songs Considered they share their most memorable moments....

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[ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:09:32 EDT ]


SXSW Preview
We're pretty excited about this year's South by Southwest music festival. NPR Music and All Songs Considered will be in Austin next week, blogging, broadcasting and webcasting nearly two dozen live concerts. You'll hear R.E.M., My Morning Jacket, Jens Lekman, Vampire Weekend and many more, all webcast live on NPR.org. On this edition of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen chats with NPR Music blogger and Sleater-Kinney guitarist Carrie Brownstein, and music producer Stephen Thompson about th...

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[ Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:14:52 EST ]


The Raveonettes, Toumani Diabate, Punch Brothers, More
On this edition of All Songs Considered: the heavy pop sounds of Dutch duo The Raveonettes; a solo kora recording by Toumani Diabate; chamber-bluegrass from the former Nickel Creek mandolin player; dark and sardonic solo recording from A.A. Bondy; genre-splitting music from 17 Hippies; and a tribute to Robert Altman's funeral by Steven Bernstein....

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[ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:20:09 EST ]


Dengue Fever, Cowboy Junkies, Black Mountain, More
On this edition of All Songs Considered: Cambodian-inspired rock from LA's Dengue Fever; revisiting the legendary Trinity Sessions by the Cowboy Junkies; pscyh-rock revivalists Black Mountain; gifted lyricist John Darnielle, A.K.A. the Mountain Goats; Baltimore's dream pop duo Beach House; and recapturing the banjo with Otis Taylor....

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[ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:53:52 EST ]


Guest DJ Thom Yorke
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke shares some of his favorite music with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. The two talk about Radiohead's latest work, In Rainbows and listen to some of the artists Yorke admires, including German electronica group Modeselektor, rapper Madvillain, techno duo Autechre and more....

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[ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:54:00 EST ]


Music from the British Isles
All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen chats with Myron Bretholz and Gus Vorhees about the evolution of British and Irish folk music. Myron and Gus are both gifted musicians and aficionados of music from the British Isles. They look back at the thriving Irish and British folk music scene of the 1970s and share music from some of the artists reshaping that scene today, including Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, Eliza Carthy and John Doyle....

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[ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:23:53 EST ]


A Band to Call Your Own Part II
We continue our Band to Call Your Own series this week with more music picks from NPR listeners. It all started a couple of weeks ago on the All Songs Considered blog when we asked people to tell us about their favorite band that few people have ever heard. We got so many great suggestions we decided to feature more of the standouts this week....

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[ Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:54:47 EST ]


A Band to Call Your Own
On our All Songs Considered blog we recently asked listeners to tell us about a favorite band that few people have ever heard. Think of it as "a band to call your own" -- an artist or group you love and want to keep all to yourself, even though you know it'd be cool if they got the attention they deserve. We got a lot of suggestions. On this edition of All Songs Considered we share some of the standouts. You can read about more "bands to call your own" on our blog....

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[ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:55:49 EST ]


CDs We Missed: LCD Soundsystem, Amy Winehouse, more 08-09-2007
We don't always get it right when it comes to reviewing the best CDs out there. On this edition of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with NPR reviewers Will Hermes, Tom Moon and Meredith Ochs about some of the gems we've missed this year. Hear music from LCD Soundsystem, Amy Winehouse, Patty Griffin, Roky Erickson and more....

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[ Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:23:13 EST ]


Music from Belize, Patty Larkin, Ray Davies, Lightspeed Champion, More
This week features music from the late Central American artist Andy Palacio, a preview of new music from Patty Larkin, folk-driven rock from Lightspeed Champion, a return from the Kinks' Ray Davies and the British electronic pop group Hot Chip. With host Bob Boilen....

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[ Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:26:01 EST ]


Music from the film 'Juno,' Ringo Starr, Paul Simon's son Harper Simon, More
The remarkable singer-songwriter Kimya Dawson finally gets the attention she deserves with her music appearing in the Juno soundtrack. Paul Simon's son Harper Simon joins Cibo Matto's Yuka Honda, Sean Lennon with guest vocals from Edie Brickell for The Heavy Circles. Also, hear the mystifying sounds found on the Living Bridge, the self-proclaimed "ghettotech" of Ilya E. Monosov, and a new release from Ringo Starr....

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[ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:00:57 EST ]


Billie Holiday, Vampire Weekend, The Magnetic Fields, More
On this edition of All Songs Considered: rare live recordings from Billie Holiday; remembering a classic from post-punk group The Jesus and Mary Chain that inspired new music from the Magnetic Fields; a new single from Peter Gabriel from his upcoming CD Big Blue Ball; the "Upper West Side Soweto" sound of Vampire Weekend; the wintry songs of Bon Iver; handmade music from Fire on Fire....

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[ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:43:51 EST ]


Guest DJ Mark Ronson
Guest DJ Mark Ronson chats with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen and shares some of the songs that have inspired his own music over the years. Ronson is known for his horn-driven production work for artists like Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen. He also makes bold remixes of music by other artists like Cold Play and Bob Dylan. Ronson's most recent album is called Version....

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[ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:24:46 EST ]


NPR Listeners Pick the Year's Best CDs
Tens of thousands of listeners voted in the All Songs Considered poll for the year's best CDs. It was tight for much of the race. Radiohead and Arcade Fire ran neck-and-neck for first place. But in the end, Radiohead's In Rainbows pulled ahead as an overwhelming winner for the most popular album in 2007. There were also some surprises: some of the year's most anticipated CDs (like Rilo Kiley's Under the Blacklight), or most popular albums (like Lily Allen's Alright, Still) barely made the top ...

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[ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:29:53 EST ]


Project Song: Georgie James
The Challenge: write and record a song in two days. Georgie James is a band on the rise. The duo makes smart, infectious pop with tight harmonies and jangling guitars -- an upbeat and innocent sound that's made its debut album (Places) a sleeper success. Georgie James visits NPR's Studio 4A for the Project Song challenge: Write and record a song in two days. The duo of Laura Burhenn and John Davis gathered at NPR's Studio 4A with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen and browsed a set of photo...

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[ Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:20:36 EST ]


Holiday Music Mix
It's time to gather 'round the warm glow of your computer and get cozy with some holiday fare from All Songs Considered. On this edition we travel over the snow-covered hill and dale with Swedish electronica duo The Knife. We've got a sneak preview of the upcoming Magnetic Fields album 'Distorition,' gorgeous choral harmonies from Trio Mediaeval and more. 01. Amiina: "Hilli" 02. The Knife: "Christmas Reindeer" 03. Sally Shapiro: "Anorak Christmas" 04. The New Pornographers: "The Spirit...

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[ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:29:34 EST ]


2007: The Year in Review
Host Bob Boilen talks with reviewers Carrie Brownstein, Will Hermes, Tom Moon and Meredith Ochs about the year's biggest surprises and letdowns in music. Hear their picks for the year's most innovative album, the best new band of 2007, the year's best song and more. Featured songs and artists are listed below....

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[ Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:37:41 EST ]


Balkan Electronica, Bloc Party, Chris Walla Exclusive
An exclusive preview from the solo debut by Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla; Balkan-flavored electronica from Shantel; J-pop girl group Oreska Band; A new dance pop single from Bloc Party; A curious world of sound from Britain's Tunng; The Pink Floyd-inspired Radar Brothers; Japanese electronic artist Shuta Hasunuma, from our Second Stage....

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[ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:19:00 EST ]


Balkan Electronica, Bloc Party, Chris Walla Exclusive
An exclusive preview from the solo debut by Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla; Balkan-flavored electronica from Shantel; J-pop girl group Oreska Band; A new dance pop single from Bloc Party; A curious world of sound from Britain's Tunng; The Pink Floyd-inspired Radar Brothers; Japanese electronic artist Shuta Hasunuma, from our Second Stage....

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[ Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:04:20 EST ]


Grizzly Bear, Emma Pollock, Shocking Pinks, More
Brooklyn art-rock band Grizzly Bear revisits the creepy 1962 Phil Spector song "He Hit Me"; new music from Brazilian singer Ceu finally makes it to the U.S.; Scottish singer-songwriter Emma Pollock releases her solo debut after leaving the Delgados; New Zealand rockers Shocking Pinks pay homage to My Bloody Valentine; Philadelphia's Valerie Project score a re-imagined soundtrack to an obscure 1970 Czechoslovakian film; indie outsiders Lucinda Blackbear make beautiful, rainy day music, from our S...

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[ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:47:40 EST ]


Guest DJ Ian Parton of The Go! Team
All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen chats with Ian Parton, frontman for the frenetic, hip-hop-cheerleader-rock group The Go! Team. Parton shares some of his favorite songs and talks about the band's new CD Proof of Youth, out now on Sub Pop records....

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[ Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:53:49 EST ]


New Live Concerts Podcast
This is just a brief program note to let you know about our new All Songs Considered live concert podcast. We've just launched it with a performance by Nickel Creek. Subscribe to the concerts podcast for access to all the past live shows, including Spoon, The New Pornographers, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and more....

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[ Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:46:02 EST ]


Project Song: Stephin Merritt
Project Song: Stephin Merritt - The challenge: write, record and mix a song in 2 days. Watch this video podcast with All Songs host Bob Boilen as Stephin Merritt composes and plays all the instruments on his new song The Man of a Million Faces....

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[ Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:33:13 EST ]


FIXED: The New Pornographers Live 10-30-2007
The New Pornographers in concert. With host Bob Boilen. Includes an interview with the band. A full set list for this performance is available at NPR.org. (This version fixes a file error with a previous release of the New Pornographers concert)....

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[ Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:54:21 EDT ]


Guest DJ Jens Lekman 10-26-2007
Swedish pop artist Jens Lekman talks about his latest CD, Night Falls Over Kortedala and shares some of his favorite recordings. Hear selections from his new album, plus songs and musicians he's loving now, like Kim Ki O and the Rapper's Delight Club....

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[ Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:38:11 EDT ]


Spoon in Concert 10-24-2007
Spoon in concert. With host Bob Boilen. Includes an interview with the band at the end of the show....

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[ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:32:10 EDT ]


Stars in Concert 10-22-2007
Stars in concert. With host Bob Boilen. Includes an interview with the band at the end of the show....

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[ Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:59:12 EDT ]


David Byrne, Beirut, Tender Forever, More 10-18-2007
A rare re-issue from David Byrne; Balkan Brass via the New York band Beirut; Wood spoons, laptop tunes: Tender Forever; More surprises from singer Nellie McKay; Black Flag memories from Dirty Projectors; The tainted love and fight songs of Shivaree; With host Bob Boilen....

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[ Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:04:48 EDT ]


Radiohead, Neil Young, Jolie Holland, More 10-12-2007
Host Bob Boilen looks at some of the most anticipated CDs coming out before the end of the year, with NPR reviewers Meredith Ochs, Tom Moon and Robert Christgau. Hear new music from Radiohead, Neil Young, Youssou N'Dour and more....

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[ Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:53:38 EDT ]


FIXED: Josh Ritter in Concert 10-10-2007
Josh Ritter in Concert. With host Bob Boilen. A set list for this performance is available online. npr.org/liveconcerts (a previous version of this podcast contained an error)...

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[ Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:08:44 EDT ]


Animal Collective Live, 10-01-2007
Animal Collective in concert, with host Bob Boilen. Animal Collective makes wildly experimental sound collages its members describe as "sonic, freeform, electronic, horror, gospel, hip-hop, soul, pop madness." To some, it's more noise than music. But to the group's fans, Animal Collective is making the most inventive and playfully refreshing sounds of the year. A set list for this show is available at NPR.org....

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[ Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:56:26 EDT ]


Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Small Sins, More, 09-28-2007
A duet from Robert Plant and Alison Krauss; Bob Dylan remixed by DJ Mark Ronson; British folk guitarist Martin Simpson; The trippy morning face of Small Sins; Artful harmonic pop from Georgie James; The beautifully depressing Doveman. With host Bob Boilen....

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[ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:23:34 EDT ]


Rilo Kiley in Concert, 09-27-2007
Rilo Kiley in concert. With host Bob Boilen. The hauntingly soulful voice of singer Jenny Lewis has drawn legions of fans to the L.A. band Rilo Kiley. Since releasing its first CD in 2001, the band has gradually abandoned its weepy pop-country sound for '80s-inspired college rock and new wave, but the incandescent passion in Lewis' voice has remained, drawing comparisons to Loretta Lynn and Neko Case. Now on tour in support of 'Under the Blacklight,' Rilo Kiley visits Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Cl...

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[ Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:52:14 EDT ]


Bishop Allen in Concert, 09-25-2007
Bishop Allen in Concert. With host Bob Boilen. Bishop Allen is an upbeat, playful pop group based in Brooklyn, N.Y. Though not officially a duo, Bishop Allen features the songwriting of Justin Rice and Christian Rudder. The long-time friends formed the group in 2003 with a rotating cast of supporting members....

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[ Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:04:46 EDT ]


John Vanderslice in Concert, 09-25-2007
John Vanderslice in concert. With host Bob Boilen. Vanderslice is one of the most imaginative, prolific and consistently rewarding artists making music today. He's released six mostly conceptual solo albums in about as many years, all of them widely praised for the way they reflect Vanderslice's curious world of sonic and musical experimentation....

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[ Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:53:37 EDT ]


Louis Prima, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Joe Henry 09-21-2007
Jazz singer and trumpeter Louis Prima; Miles Davis live from 1963; Legendary saxophonist John Coltrane; Moody, ethereal singer Pieta Brown; A rich world of sound from Joe Henry. With host Bob Boilen....

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[ Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:22:13 EDT ]


The Apples in Stereo in Concert 09-20-2007
The Apples in Stereo in concert. With host Robin Hilton. The Apples in Stereo first emerged in the early '90s as part of the Elephant 6 collective, a group of musicians with a shared love of lo-fi, neo-psychedelic rock. Fifteen years later, the collective has disbanded, and flagship bands like Olivia Tremor Control and Neutral Milk Hotel have stopped releasing new work. But The Apples in Stereo's members play on, returning with one of 2007's most inspired and ambitious recordings. The band sho...

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[ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:01:47 EDT ]


Nick Lowe in Concert 09-18-2007
British country-pop crooner Nick Lowe in a full concert. With host Bob Boilen....

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[ Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:46:50 EDT ]


Jose Gonzalez, Vic Chesnutt, More 09-12-2007
Swedish art-pop singer Jens Lekman; Distinguished country crooner Nick Lowe; Broken Social Scene presents Kevin Drew; The gentle voiced, poignant Jose Gonzalez; The political and passionate Steve Earle; Southern flavored story artist Vic Chesnutt; Brilliant psychedelic pop from Rotary Downs. With host Bob Boilen....

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[ Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:45:18 EDT ]


The New Pornographers, The Go! Team, Bishop Allen, More 09-06-2007
The best yet from The New Pornographers; Brilliant new art-pop by Bishop Allen; Surprises from new-folk singer Josh Ritter; Punk-inspired worldbeat artist Manu Chao; The proof of youth from The Go! Team; Kenyan dance music by Extra Golden. With host Bob Boilen....

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[ Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:14:55 EDT ]


Jose Gonzalez in Concert 10-06-2007
Jose Gonzalez in concert. With host Bob Boilen. A set list for this performance is available online. npr.org/liveconcerts...

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[ Sat, 06 Oct 2007 12:15:57 EDT ]


PJ Harvey, Caribou, Cass McCombs, More 10-05-2007
Mathematician turned musician Dan Snaith, a.k.a. Caribou; the sound of '70s Southern California from Cass McCombs; A delightful Sunset Rubdown; Britpop singer, guitarist Richard Hawley; The quiet side of guitar rocker PJ Harvey; A tribute to Automatic for the People. With host Bob Boilen....

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[ Fri, 05 Oct 2007 18:29:31 EDT ]


Okkervil River Live, 10-03-2007
Okkervil River in concert. Propelled by the cryptic songwriting of frontman Will Sheff, the Austin band Okkervil River makes dark, literate rock that's as explosive as it is thoughtful and intimate. Now on tour in support of one of the year's best albums, 'The Stage Names,' Okkervil River visits Washington, D.C. for a full concert. The performance from the Rock and Roll Hotel was originally webcast live on NPR.org Sept. 30. A set list for this show is available at NPR.org....

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[ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:24:51 EDT ]


Iron and Wine Live, 10-02-2007
Iron and Wine in concert. When soft became the new loud in indie circles a few years ago, Iron and Wine quickly stepped ahead of the pack as the most arresting of the whispery new-folk artists. Led by the gentle-voiced Sam Beam, the group makes morose and mysterious music, with impressively layered harmonies and the barest instrumentation. Hear the band in a full concert, recorded live from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club, on Sept. 29. A set list for this show is available at NPR.org....

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[ Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:04:23 EDT ]


Anoushka Shankar DJs 08-30-2007
Sitar master Anoushka Shankar spins some of her favorite songs and chats with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen about her latest CD, Breathing Under Water. Hear selections from her new album, co-produced with Karsh Kale, along with music from Anoushka's sister, Norah Jones, her father Ravi Shankar, Bjork and Massive Attack....

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[ Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:24:47 EDT ]


Rilo Kiley, Stars, Maps, more 08-23-2007
80s-inspired pop from Canada's Stars; Master sitar player Anoushka Shankar with Karsh Kale; Psychedelic folk-pop from Iron and Wine; Guitarist Bill Frisell and Floratone; Jenny Lewis returns with Rilo Kiley; A feast of frenzy from Animal Collective; My Bloody Valentine-inspired rock by Maps....

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[ Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:04:44 EDT ]


Dan Deacon, Queens of the Stone Age, St. Vincent, more 08-16-2007
Upper Westside Soweto from Vampire Weekend; Metal pop from Queens of the Stone Age; Absurdist electronic artist Dan Deacon; West coast power pop by Jason Falkner; "Real" power pop from The Flamin' Groovies; Sufjan Stevens singer goes solo as St. Vincent; Soulful rock from Joan as Policewoman; Australian jazz bassist Tal Wilkenfeld....

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[ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 22:28:51 EDT ]


Flight of the Conchords, Charles Mingus, More, 08-03-2007
Flight of the Conchords, Swedish pop group Sambassadeur, The Real Tuesday Weld, Fats Domino, Charles Mingus, Stephen Stills, Thurston Moore. With host Bob Boilen....

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[ Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:04:34 EDT ]


The Swell Season live, 07-27-2007
The Swell Season in concert. Playing under the name The Swell Season, Irish singer Glen Hansard and Czech new-comer Marketa Irglova sing affecting folk-rock songs with blissful harmonies. Hear the stars of the sleeper hit musical Once recorded live in concert from Washington, D.C....

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[ Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:20:44 EDT ]


Okkervil River, John Vanderslice, Architecture in Helsinki 07-26-2007
Okkervil River, John Vanderslice, Peel, choral music from Stile Antico, Architecture in Helsinki, David Dondero and guitarist Bob Brozman. With host Robin Hilton....

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