All Songs Considered

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.

Hosts discuss top songs of 2023, including Olivia Rodrigo's 'Bad Idea'. They praise artists embracing the messiness of youth and explore containment and intimacy in Louis Cato's song. Singer's bridge and unique vocal delivery highlighted. Introduction to NPR network and Alana Springsteen song. Lost youth, financial struggles, and transformative power of music explored. 'Rush' from 'Something to Give Each Other' analyzed. Versatile and popular song discussed. Albums, holiday extravaganza, and NPR sponsors mentioned.

Rodney Carmichael, Nate Chinen, and Ann Powers discuss the best albums of 2023. They explore the association between intimacy and rawness in music, dissect an album with jazz influences, and highlight surprising departures by artists. The hosts also delve into Corin Bailey Ray's impactful album and a record with dirty southern sounds. The podcast concludes with reflections on the year and upcoming content.