All Songs Considered The Contenders, Vol. 5: The songs we can't stop playing this week
Feb 25, 2025
Tom Heisinger, a classical music curator, joins to explore this week's best songs. They discuss Oklou's poignant "family and friends" and delve into the expansive soundscapes of Anna Thorvaldsdottir. The conversation shifts to Clipping's powerful "Keep Pushing," examining its themes of resilience amid dystopia. They also highlight the whimsical art of cartoon scoring, and Lucrecia Dalt's unique blend of geology and music with her cinematic sounds. The insights provide a rich tapestry of contemporary music's diverse influences.
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Damp January
- Robin Hilton welcomes Tom Huizenga to All Songs Considered.
- Huizenga jokes about his need for wine after a "damp" January.
Reconnecting with Loved Ones
- Robin Hilton discusses spending more time with family and friends.
- He finds it recentering despite his preference for solitude.
OK Lou's Orchestral Sounds
- OK Lou's song "Family and Friends" from her debut album, Choke Enough, features contemporary orchestral sounds.
- Hilton suggests Huizenga, the classical music curator, might appreciate these.