All Songs Considered New Music Friday: The best albums out Jan. 9
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Jan 9, 2026 Celia Gregory, a Nashville music curator and radio host at WNXP, joins to discuss fresh new albums. They delve into Dry Cleaning's 'Secret Love,' highlighting its dark tracks and Florence Shaw's unique vocals. Jenny on Holiday's nostalgic pop debut, 'Quicksand Heart,' gets attention for its catchy sound. The heartfelt storytelling in Mon Rovîa's 'Bloodline' sheds light on his Liberian roots, while Home Star's energetic pop-punk project offers a DIY vibe. The episode wraps up with mentions of other notable releases, keeping the music discussion lively.
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Minimal Sound, Maximum Variation
- Dry Cleaning uses a narrow sonic palette to generate wide emotional and tonal variety across Secret Love.
- Florence Shaw's near-spoken delivery and darkly funny lyrics are the band's defining emotional engine.
Anthemic Pop With A Quicksand Heart
- Jenny on Holiday's Quicksand Heart channels 80s/90s Britpop with big, anthemic synth-pop arrangements.
- The album frames wholehearted emotional openness as its central motif and recurring image.
Enter The Tiny Desk Contest
- Submit a Tiny Desk Contest video if you're an unsigned artist wanting exposure and performance opportunities.
- Celia Gregory joins the 2026 judging panel and encourages entrants to try.