Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Each month, NPR Music asks a panel of public-radio hosts and music curators to share the songs they have on repeat. October's mix doesn't disappoint: It offers a rich variety of genres and moods, hand-picked by folks with impeccable taste.

Listen at the audio link to hear KOSU's Ryan LaCroix, World Cafe's Talia Schlanger and WFUV's Alisa Ali spin their picks. Read on to listen to all 10 songs — and see what our experts have to say about their selections.