All Songs Considered New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 21
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Nov 21, 2025 Justus Sanchez, a music presenter from KNKX in Seattle, joins Stephen Thompson to explore the latest tunes. They dive into Tobias Jesso Jr.'s emotional comeback, the folk revival with Haley Heynderickx's new album, and Sholto's cinematic jazz inspired by Greek myths. The duo also highlights Snarky Puppy’s orchestral collaboration and Odeal's sultry R&B vibes. In the lightning round, they recommend Keaton Henson‘s dynamic sound and the playful psychedelic rhythms of Magic Fig. Wrap it all up with tracks that truly resonate!
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Raw Demos With Pop Potential
- Tobias Jesso Jr.'s Shine reads like intimate demos with sturdy pop melodies built around piano.
- Stephen Thompson notes the songs suggest full pop arrangements despite their raw, demo-like production.
Recorded On His Mother's Piano
- Tobias recorded much of Shine on his mother's piano after returning to Vancouver, adding intimacy to the songs.
- Stephen highlights that Tobias hasn't performed live much since his 2015 album but still won major songwriting Grammys recently.
Folk Roots Meet Modern Identity
- Hayley Heynderickx and Max Garcia Conover fuse classic folk influences with contemporary racial and labor themes.
- Their songs evoke Woody Guthrie and 60s folk while addressing modern identity and activism.