Latin Roots: Chicano Batman
The Los Angeles quartet's music is funky and flavorful, with shades of psychedelic pop, soulful Latin swagger and Brazilian tropicalia. Hear a conversation and live performance.
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Todd Rundgren On Technology, Creativity And His New Song With Trent Reznor
One through line connects Todd Rundgren's nearly 50-year career: exploration. All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen spoke to the music veteran about his new album, White Knight, and our dark age.
First Listen: Charly Bliss, 'Guppy'
Guppy is one of those ecstatically empowering records you'll return to again and again.
Ho99o9 Gives Fierce Critique Of Racism In The Media With 'City Rejects'
The punk hip-hop duo's new video is a barrage of disturbing images that take aim at what they see as the commodification of black lives.
First Listen: Overcoats, 'Young'
Care and tenderness are integral to this minimal and memorable album, one of Bob Boilen's favorites of 2017.
First Listen: The Black Angels, 'Death Song'
Composed during the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election, the band's fifth album dwells on the toxicity of the current political climate.
First Listen: Mr. Mitch, 'Devout'
The London grime producer's second album is a song-cycle about family.
Four Tet Remixes The xx's Gloomy 'A Violent Noise' Into A Danceable Seduction
Four Tet revisits the music of his longtime collaborators The xx.
All Songs +1: A Conversation With Matt Martians And Syd Of The Internet
Guest host Timmhotep Aku talks with Syd and Matt Martians of The Internet about their new solo projects.
Kristin Hersh On World Cafe
In this session, the Throwing Muses frontwoman and author shares a few of her many compelling stories, including the tale of rescuing her kids from a burning tour bus.