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All Songs Considered

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 48

All Songs Considered is NPR's flagship podcast for new music, artist interviews and friendly banter about the albums and musicians you love. Plus, special episodes on topics we can all relate to, like the best roadtrip anthems or songs to calm the nerves.

Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.

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21/08/2026
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21/08/2026
#19
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21/08/2026
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21/08/2026
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21/08/2026
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21/08/2026
#41
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21/08/2026
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20/08/2026
#5
🇨🇦 Canada - music
20/08/2026
#24

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 • Duration 52:49

We celebrate spring and new beginnings with a perfect mix of songs for starting over. This can take many forms: songs that spark a good, cleansing cry; songs that offer wisdom, or just a sure-fire jolt of adrenaline. But in the end, all of the tracks can help reconfigure your mood, your day or even your life.

Host Robin Hilton is joined by NPR Music’s Noah Caldwell and Dora Levite.

Featured artists and songs:

(00:00) Intro

(02:05) Nina Simone: “Feelin’ Good” from I Put a Spell on You

(06:02) Cassandra Jenkins: “Hard Drive” from An Overview of Phenomenal Nature

(10:29) Cajmere: “Brighter Days” from Brighter Days

(15:42) Beastie Boys: “Sabotage” from Ill Communication

(18:54) Wednesday: “Reality TV Argument Bleeds” from Bleeds

(22:43) Gregory Alan Isakov: “Second Chances” from The Weatherman

(27:09) Bob Marley: “Three Little Birds” from Exodus

(30:56) LCD Soundsystem: “Oh Baby” from American Dream

(35:18) Ryuichi Sakamoto: “Zure” from async

(41:02) Amy Shark: “Amy Shark” from Cry Forever

(45:26) Sluice: “Beadie” from Companion

(50:05) The Allman Brothers Band: “Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More” from Eat a Peach

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Interview: Beck returns, rides lonesome on new song

Monday, April 20, 2026 • Duration 22:09

We talk with Beck about his gauzy new song, "Ride Lonesome," what he’s been up to since releasing his last album seven years ago, and what he (maybe?) has planned for the coming year.

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Charli xcx, Beastie Boys' Mike D, Boards of Canada and the week's best new songs

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • Duration 39:02

Our latest mix of the best new tracks this week includes a massive eye-roll from Charli xcx, the first-ever solo music from Mike D of the Beastie Boys, another surprise drop from electronic music icons Boards of Canada, and more.

NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich joins host Robin Hilton.

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Featured artists and songs:

(00:00) Intro

(01:18) Charli xcx: “Rock Music” (Single)

(07:30) Starflyer 59: “I’m Disappointed” from Disappointed EP

(12:22) Mike D: “Switch Up” (Single)

(19:53) Black Swan Network: “The Shell” from The Early Music, Vol. 1

(25:30) Hannah Cohen: “Golden Chain” (Single)

(31:55) Boards of Canada: “Introit/Prophecy At 1420 MHz” from Inferno

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Call your mom

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • Duration 36:11

With Mother’s Day nearing, listeners share the songs that remind them of their moms and the deeply moving stories behind them.

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Note: A version of this episode originally ran in 2024

Featured artists and songs:

(00:00) Intro / “Stardust Memories” by Hoagey Carmichael

(01:52) Christina Aguilera: “Beautiful”

(06:06) Jeannie C. Riley: “Harper Valley P.T.A.”

(10:09) Kermit the Frog: “Rainbow Connection”

(13:50) Phyllis Hyman: “You Know How To Love Me”

(17:16) MILCK: “Oh, Mother”

(21:58) Christina Perri: “You Are My Sunshine”

(25:33) The Tokens: “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”

(29:16) Four Tops: “Reach Out I’ll Be There”

(33:43) Sweet Honey In The Rock: “Wanting Memories”

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Peter Gabriel goes pop, Olivia Rodrigo might drop dead, more

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 • Duration 51:22

Our latest picks for the week’s best new songs include Olivia Rodrigo’s head-over-heels earworm “Drop Dead,” a stunning bonus cut from Rosalía’s LUX album, a surprising pop turn from Peter Gabriel, twisted dance beats from Nine Inch Nails, Rostam and more.

NPR Music’s Hazel Cills joins host Robin Hiton.

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Featured artists and songs:

(00:00) Intro

(01:49) Olivia Rodrigo: “drop dead” from you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love

(09:50) Peter Gabriel: “Till Your Mind Is Shining (Bright-Side Mix)” from o\i

(20:23) Nine Inch Nails, Boys Noize: “Heresy” from Nine Inch Noize

(28:47) Rosalía: “Focu ‘Ranni” from LUX (Complete Works)

(36:21) Rostam: “Like a Spark” from American Stories

(42:51) Gregory Uhlmann: “Days” from Extra Stars

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Jack White shreds, Boards of Canada split the universe, more

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 • Duration 45:02

Our latest mix of the best new songs out now includes a scorching new cut from Jack White, a surprise (and breathtaking) return of electronic legends Boards of Canada, outlaw country from Charley Crockett and more.

NPR Music’s Sheldon Pearce joins host Robin Hilton.

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Featured artists and songs:

(00:00) Intro

(01:22) Jack White: “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs” (Single)

(08:38) Kelela: “idea 1” (Single)

(16:13) mary in the junkyard: “Crash Landing” from Role Model Hermit

(24:59) Charley Crockett: “Kentucky Too Long” from Age of the Ram

(32:33) Boards of Canada: “Tape 05” (Single)

(40:09) Purity Ring: “lemonlime” (Single)

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Gracie Abrams hits a wall, and more of the week's best new songs

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 • Duration 39:23

Our latest mix of the week’s best new songs includes a moody reflection on burnout from Gracie Abrams, rising L.A. duo Evening Elephants, the elusive electronic collagists Ear and more.

NPR Music’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton.

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Featured artists and songs:

(00:00) Intro
(01:45) Gracie Abrams: “Hit the Wall”
(08:10) Zoh Amba: “Eyes Full"
(14:18) Jazmin Bean: “Darling”
(21:57) Ear: “Ne Plus Ultra”
(27:46) Evening Elephants: “A Digital Touch”
(33:07) Knats: “Carpet Doctor (feat. Geordie Greep)”

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What’s the defining Millennial song?

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 • Duration 01:04:18

We weigh the options and attempt to pick the one song that best captures the Millennial generation's experience, from the dizzying highs of the dot-com boom, when anything seemed possible, to the post-9-11 bust, the hope of the Obama years, and prolonged period of generational disillusionment.

NPR Music millennials Hazel Cills and Sheldon Pearce join host Robin Hilton.

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Songs for any road trip

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Duration 41:00

It’s the season of road trips -- and nothing goes better with those long and winding roads than music. This week we share our picks for the perfect playlist, breakdown what works best when, and consider some ground rules -- does the driver always have the final say?

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Featured artists and songs:

(00:00) Eric Burdon and War: “Spill the Wine”
(03:09) Stromae: “Santé”
(04:57) Broadway Cast: “Alexander Hamilton”
(07:53) Joe Iconis / Broadway Cast: “Michael in the Bathroom”
(10:14) Abiotic: “Vermosapien”
(12:02) Wipers: “Mystery”
(13:36) Steely Dan: “My Old School”
(17:28) Tunde Olaniran: “Namesake”
(19:54) Shania Twain: “Man, I Feel Like a Woman!”
(22:37) Pat Travers: “Amgwanna Kick Booty”
(26:27) Anthrax & Public Enemy: “Bring The Noise”
(27:49) Unwed Sailor: “Monster Collecting”
(29:46) The Allman Brothers Band: “Midnight Rider” and “Southbound”
(33:12) Lakestreet Dive: “You Go Down Smooth”
(35:41) Black Sabbath: “Turn Up The Night”
(37:19) Simple Minds: “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”

Note: A version of this episode originally posted in August 2025.

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11 more songs to reset your mood

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • Duration 36:55

NPR listeners share the songs they reach for when they need to reset the mood, their day or even their life.

This is a followup to our April episode on songs for starting over. NPR’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton.

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Featured artists and songs:

(00:00) Intro

(01:13) Quincy Jones: “Dead End”

(02:12) Bill Withers: “Lovely Day”

(04:51) Florence + the Machine: “Shake It Out”

(08:06) Jacob Collier: “Something Heavy”

(11:24) Des’ree: “You Gotta Be”

(16:32) Peter Gabriel: “Washing Of The Water”

(19:57) Cat Power: “Nothin But Time”

(23:02) John Denver: “Sweet Surrender”

(27:46) Isley Brothers: “Summer Breeze”

(31:22) Green Day: “Still Breathing”

(34:10) Vienna Teng: “Level Up”

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