All Songs Considered The Contenders, Vol. 14: The songs we can't stop playing this week
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Jul 23, 2024 
Moses Sumney, Alisa Amador, and Orville Peck discuss their latest songs in this episode. Topics include Moses Sumney's sensuality and intuition in music, Alisa Amador's hopeful track 'Woke Up Today', and Orville Peck collaborating with Beck on 'Death Valley High'. The hosts also explore emotional impacts of various songs and artist collaborations.
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Beck's Comeback
- Robin Hilton wondered about Beck's recent activities and lack of albums in five years.
- Beck collaborated on Orville Peck's new song, "Death Valley High," from the upcoming album Stampede.
Shared Whimsy
- Orville Peck and Beck share a playful subversiveness and love of country music.
- They reimagine country music and use nonsensical, stream-of-consciousness lyrics.
Nilüfer Yanya's Rise
- Nilüfer Yanya, a British alt-rock musician, rose to prominence in 2019.
- She rejected a pop-girl group offer from a One Direction member.