All Songs Considered

NPR Music's hip-hop experts delve into 21 Savage's new album and his ICE arrest, discussing the shifting American Dream, the artist's expectations and challenges, the ambiguity in his immigration case, and his mysterious image in his music. The hosts also provide insights into various new music releases.

Host Robin Hilton and guests share their current musical obsessions, including the solo piano of Philip Glass, garage punk by Sprints, and the super chill Club del Rio from Spain. They discuss the power of repetition in Glass's music and highlight a playful and sonically intriguing song. They also explore a composition with chilling and emotionally depth, and an introspective song about love, memory, and identity.

NPR Music's critics discuss potential music stories of 2024. Could Usher's Super Bowl performance or Dua Lipa's new sound steal the spotlight? They explore the potential of Rihanna's success and speculate on upcoming breakthrough artists, including a London band with a gothic rock aesthetic and jazz singer Samara Joy. The rise of women in hip-hop, particularly underground rapper Rhapsody, is also discussed.

Hosts share new music in the podcast. They explore African heritage in music, discuss remixes and new records, and explore the unique musical style of Ed. They also talk about upcoming albums by Elado Ngo and Anateej.

Get pumped for the highly anticipated albums of 2024! Sleater-Kinney's intense new album after a tragedy and the eclectic sound of Hurray For The Riff Raff. Plus, Lee Scratch Perry's legendary impact on reggae, and the exciting releases from serpentwithfeet and Chelsea Wolfe. Stay tuned for predictions on the future of pop music!

Our resident Viking Lars Gotrich explores epic Japanese storytelling, soul-sampling powerviolence, ambient rap, and beautiful noise. Topics include unexpected sample sources in experimental music, the history of documenting everyday sounds, the relationship between time and memory, the concept of home, and the transformative power of music and collaboration.

Listeners share songs that moved them the most in 2023. Hosts discuss overwhelming amount of art, comforting power of music, themes in 'Dumb Luck' by War and Treaty, personal connections to songs, embracing life's uncertainties, and repetitive musical performance.

Explore the unique sounds of 2023 with lively beats, tubas, and accordions. Highlights include salsa interpretations of Grateful Dead songs, Maria Jose Yargo's blend of flamenco pop, R&B, and hip-hop, DJ Sofia Cortesis's delicate vocals and Latin American textures, Afro Cuban music by O'Con, and the rise of communal and appreciative music with innovative artists like Okan and Vito Pice. Plus, discover Thaini's vision and diverse sounds in Latin music.

Speakers reminisce about previous holiday parties and being sworn enemies on their show. They exchange gifts including a rare Faberge egg and a humorous slanket made from fiberglass insulation. They discuss collaborating with Nora Jones on a holiday record, their favorite Christmas songs, and their quest for a white Christmas. They also highlight unique counterculture Christmas songs and wish everyone happy holidays.

Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras visit Mocorito, Mexico, a magical town deeply connected to the banda sinaloense genre. They explore the efforts to preserve this musical tradition, the influence of drug cartels on Mexican society, and the passion and pride that runs deep in the musical heritage of Sinaloa.