All Songs Considered

A deep dive into Beyonce's genre-blending album 'Cowboy Carter' with Americana influences, surprising collaborations, and vocal production praised by the hosts. The discussion also explores Beyoncé's influence in country music, her unique approach to blending genres, and shaping industry standards. An in-depth analysis of the album's themes, emotional nuances, vocal performance, and harmonies is presented.

Guests Charlotte Day Wilson, Gustaf, and Adrianne Lenker discuss their songs 'Canopy,' 'Starting and Staring,' and 'No Machine' on this playlist. The podcast explores themes of emotional intimacy, duality, faith, and activism in their music, offering a captivating look into the artists' creative processes.

Music critics Felix Contreras, Anamaria Sayre, and NPR's Isabella Gomez Sarmiento dive into Shakira's latest album, discussing what defines her sound, reinventing pop, and the complexities of loving an artist's work. They analyze key tracks, Shakira's evolution as an artist, and the multigenerational appeal of her music.

NPR Music's Sheldon Pearce and critic Ann Powers discuss Beyoncé's Act II: Cowboy Carter album, along with other new releases like Reyna Tropical and Kelly Moran. They explore the emotional depth of the albums, blending country and modern pop, and reflecting on joy amidst looming threats. Ann also highlights feminist movement history in music releases.

This podcast explores the power of music to reduce anxiety, featuring calming tracks like 'Weightless' by Marconi Union. They discuss emotional connections to songs, recommend listening experiences, and reflect on the impact of soothing music on emotional well-being.

In this podcast, Tierra Whack opens up about her new album 'World Wide Wack', embracing vulnerability through characters, exploring therapeutic journey in music-making, embracing identity through music, and reflecting on album release and fan appreciation.

In this podcast, they discuss the latest albums by Waxahatchee, Tyla, Sierra Ferrell, Jlin, and more. They dive into Katie Crutchfield's musical evolution, unique rhythms in new songs, Sierra Farrell's musical style, and the nostalgic sounds of Jay Lin. They also explore new album releases from artists like Rosie Tucker, Empress Of, and The Jesus and Mary Chain.

Discover the latest Latin jazz and indie pop-rock music picks from Lara Project to Hurray For The Riff Raff. Dive into auto-tune's creative use, Latin jazz fusion, and Elsa Yalmar's rock-infused track 'Entre Las Piermas'. Explore themes of identity and cultural fusion in contemporary music releases.

Discover the year's best songs, from the effervescent Bombay Bicycle Club to Residente's epic '313'. Explore Maya Beiser's take on Terry Riley's 'In C' and Jlin's collab with Kronos Quartet. Join the conversation with Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre and NPR Music's Tom Huizenga.

Discover new music releases including Kacey Musgraves' 'Deeper Well', Teara Whack's innovative career, and Justin Timberlake's evolution. Dive into nostalgic experiences, jazz-heavy music resonances, and album aesthetics. Explore Fortette's 'Three' and The Black Crowes' reunion album on March 15th.