Gracie Abrams hits a wall, and more of the week's best new songs

Wet Leg, Vince Staples, Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien

Our latest picks for the best new tracks of the week include a raging, dancefloor remix of Wet Leg’s “Catch These Fists,” a touch of vintage soul from rapper and singer Vince Staples, Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien channels Kentucky poet Wendell Berry who says, “to know the dark, go dark,” and more. NPR Music’s Tom Huizenga joins host Robin Hilton. A good review helps! So, leave us one on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-songs-considered/id79687345], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/10LYbliXlNZe1VStsTkcC0?si=bb536b16024d42d8], or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend to listen! Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org [allsongs@npr.org]   Featured artists and songs: (00:00) Intro (01:03) Wet Leg: “catch these fists (FDC DJs remix)” from moisturizer deluxe (07:05) Katie & Marielle Labèque: “The Somnambulist”  (Phillip Glass) from 55 (15:23) Balming Tiger: “Home” from Gongbu (22:42) Wild Up: “No. 8, Always Making New Inversions” from Julius Eastman Vol. 5: Gay Guerrilla (31:00) Vince Staples: “White Flag” from Cry Baby (36:06) Ed O’Brien: “Blue Morpho” from Blue Morpho See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

What’s the defining Millennial song?

We weigh the options and attempt to pick the one song that best captures the Millennial generation's experience, from the dizzying highs of the dot-com boom, when anything seemed possible, to the post-9-11 bust, the hope of the Obama years, and prolonged period of generational disillusionment. NPR Music millennials Hazel Cills and Sheldon Pearce join host Robin Hilton. A good review helps! So, leave us one on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-songs-considered/id79687345], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/10LYbliXlNZe1VStsTkcC0?si=bb536b16024d42d8], or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend to listen! Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org [allsongs@npr.org]  See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Gracie Abrams hits a wall, and more of the week's best new songs

Our latest mix of the week’s best new songs includes a moody reflection on burnout from Gracie Abrams, rising L.A. duo Evening Elephants, the elusive electronic collagists Ear and more.   NPR Music’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton. Please leave a glowing review on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-songs-considered/id79687345], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/10LYbliXlNZe1VStsTkcC0?si=bb536b16024d42d8], or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend to listen! Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org [allsongs@npr.org] Featured artists and songs: (00:00) Intro (01:45) Gracie Abrams: “Hit the Wall” (08:10) Zoh Amba: “Eyes Full" (14:18) Jazmin Bean: “Darling” (21:57) Ear: “Ne Plus Ultra” (27:46) Evening Elephants: “A Digital Touch” (33:07) Knats: “Carpet Doctor (feat. Geordie Greep)” See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Charli xcx, Beastie Boys' Mike D, Boards of Canada and the week's best new songs

Our latest mix of the best new tracks this week includes a massive eye-roll from Charli xcx, the first-ever solo music from Mike D of the Beastie Boys, another surprise drop from electronic music icons Boards of Canada, and more. NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich joins host Robin Hilton. Leave us a glowing review on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-songs-considered/id79687345], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/10LYbliXlNZe1VStsTkcC0?si=bb536b16024d42d8], or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend to listen! Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org [allsongs@npr.org] Featured artists and songs: (00:00) Intro (01:18) Charli xcx: “Rock Music” (Single) (07:30) Starflyer 59: “I’m Disappointed” from Disappointed EP (12:22) Mike D: “Switch Up” (Single) (19:53) Black Swan Network: “The Shell” from The Early Music, Vol. 1 (25:30) Hannah Cohen: “Golden Chain” (Single) (31:55) Boards of Canada: “Introit/Prophecy At 1420 MHz” from Inferno See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]

Call your mom

With Mother’s Day nearing, listeners share the songs that remind them of their moms and the deeply moving stories behind them. Support the show with a review on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-songs-considered/id79687345], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/10LYbliXlNZe1VStsTkcC0?si=bb536b16024d42d8], or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend! Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org [allsongs@npr.org] Note: A version of this episode originally ran in 2024 Featured artists and songs: (00:00) Intro / “Stardust Memories” by Hoagey Carmichael (01:52) Christina Aguilera: “Beautiful” (06:06) Jeannie C. Riley: “Harper Valley P.T.A.” (10:09) Kermit the Frog: “Rainbow Connection” (13:50) Phyllis Hyman: “You Know How To Love Me” (17:16) MILCK: “Oh, Mother” (21:58) Christina Perri: “You Are My Sunshine” (25:33) The Tokens: “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” (29:16) Four Tops: “Reach Out I’ll Be There” (33:43) Sweet Honey In The Rock: “Wanting Memories” See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy [https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy]