First Listen: Blind Pilot, 'And Then Like Lions'
The band makes wistful late-summer music — songs of reflection and connection, carried out in a subtle swirl of strings, horns, pianos and voices.
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First Listen: Of Montreal, 'Innocence Reaches'
After 14 albums, Kevin Barnes' music still bursts like an overripe peach. He retains his knack for supple, indelible melody, as well as pomp, melodrama and lavish flourishes of texture and verse.
First Listen: Hockey Dad, 'Boronia'
Messy and fun, the Australian duo's pop-punk bursts with chunky guitars and big riffs. It's a perfect sun-streaked soundtrack for skinned-knee skate videos and beach bonfires at dusk.
Songs We Love: Lady Wray, 'Do It Again'
With a production team consisting of two seasoned retro-soul veterans, Nicole Wray's solo act shepherds '60s and '70s R&B styles into the present.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Hot Picks
Some music is a perfect match for the hot days, warm evenings and cool sea breezes of summertime. Enjoy an eclectic hour of summer sounds.
Oliver John-Rodgers On World Cafe
The Virginian's musical style, which he calls "acid cowboy," is influenced by indie and psychedelic rock. Hear a live performance.
Julien Baker, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2016
The 20-year-old Memphian's ragged-edged voice and ringing Telecaster were all it took to win over the Newport audience. Hear her solo set.
Watch Miguel Get Creative In NPR Music's New Documentary Series, 'Noteworthy'
Our new video documentary series on the creative process kicks off with the Grammy-winning soul singer. Watch him break down the origins of "Come Through And Chill" and "Adorn" with host Jason King.
New Mix: Regina Spektor, Lowell, Angelica Garcia, More
On this week's All Songs Considered, Bob Boilen and Stephen Thompson play the first single from Regina Spektor's latest album, new rap from Hamilton's Daveed Diggs and more.
Songs We Love: Muddy Magnolias, 'Brother, What Happened?'
Jessy Wilson and Kallie North bring together gospelized soul and clapboard-church country in a stirring song that calls for action, respect and compassion.