Marissa Lorusso

NPR Music's Hazel Cills and critic Marissa Lorusso join All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen to share their favorite new tracks of the week.Featured Artists And Songs:1. Mary Jane Dunphe: "Stage of Love," from Stage of Love2. Squirrel Flower: "When A Plant Is Dying," from Tomorrow's Fire3. Saya Gray: "DIZZY PPL BECOME BLURRY," from QWERTY4. SPELLLING: "Under the Sun," from SPELLLING & the Mystery School5. Josaleigh Pollett: "Empty Things," from In the Garden, by the Weeds6. Sivan Levy: "Jacaranda," from side:s EP7. Big Thief: "Vampire Empire" (Single)Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Ann Powers, a notable music critic at NPR Music, joins contributor Marissa Lorusso to explore the groundbreaking contributions of women in music over the past 50 years. They dive into the legacies of trailblazers like Joni Mitchell and Aretha Franklin, while also highlighting the influence of trans and non-binary artists. The discussion covers themes of empowerment in songs like 'Transgender Dysphoria Blues' and addresses the ongoing challenges of sexism in the industry. A must-listen for anyone passionate about music's diverse tapestry!