All Songs Considered New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 17
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Oct 17, 2025 Travis Holcombe, a KCRW DJ and music programmer from Los Angeles, joins Anamaria Sayre to dive into new music releases. They discuss Tame Impala's shift to house vibes in 'Deadbeat,' revealing self-critique in his songwriting. Silvana Estrada's emotionally rich 'Vendrán Suaves Lluvias' and Soulwax's accessible electronic pop in 'All Systems Are Lying' capture their interest. They also spotlight Meme del Real's genre-blending debut and Clarice Jensen's minimalist cello work, rounding off with quick picks like Nathy Peluso’s salsa EP.
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Treinta Minutos Tiny Desk Phenomenon
- Ana Maria and Travis highlight a Tiny Desk session from Chile's Treinta Minutos that set a views record for its puppets and bubble machines.
- They recommend it as fun, smart, and essential viewing especially for families and Latin American audiences.
Tame Impala's New Direction
- Tame Impala is Kevin Parker's solo project where he writes and records nearly everything himself.
- Deadbeat marks a deliberate move from psychedelic rock toward looser, house-influenced pop with frank lyrics about self-criticism.
Perfectionism Becomes Vulnerability
- Deadbeat shows Kevin Parker externalizing harsh self-criticism as lyrical themes about feeling behind in life.
- The record trades precision for looseness, embracing dance-floor textures and emo-house influences.