All Songs Considered Since launching in 2000, All Songs Considered has been NPR's flagship program for music discovery, artist interviews and conversations with friends and fellow music lovers about the really big questions, like what was the best decade for music, are there albums everyone can agree on, and what do you put on when you need a good cry? Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.

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Since launching in 2000, All Songs Considered has been NPR's flagship program for music discovery, artist interviews and conversations with friends and fellow music lovers about the really big questions, like what was the best decade for music, are there albums everyone can agree on, and what do you put on when you need a good cry? Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.

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2025 Grammys Recap

We break down the winners, surprise shutouts and more from what's billed as "music's biggest night," courtesy of our friends at Pop Culture Happy Hour.

2025 Grammys Recap

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Alt.Latino's 'El Tiny' takeover is back — and this year it's all about love

'El Tiny' season at the Tiny Desk launches next week and this year it's all about love — familial and romantic, with drama fit for a telenovela. Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras preview this year's line-up, sharing a sneak peek at what 2024's 'El Tiny' has to offer.

Alt.Latino's 'El Tiny' takeover is back — and this year it's all about love

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New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 15

NPR Music's Ann Powers and Daoud Tyler-Ameen are your guides to the most compelling releases out on November 15.

New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 15

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The most anticipated spring albums

We look ahead to the most anticipated albums due out this spring, including Rico Nasty's LETHAL, the return of Car Seat Headrest and Lucius, the existential punk rock group Pup and more.

The most anticipated spring albums

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New Music Friday: The best albums out March 14

Charley Crockett. Twin Shadow. Throwing Muses. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is joined by Matt Reilly of Austin public radio station KUTX to discuss the best new releases we heard this week.

New Music Friday: The best albums out March 14

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Alt.Latino: A Latin Jazz survey, plus Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso

Alt.Latino hosts share six songs that they've had on repeat over the past month.

Alt.Latino: A Latin Jazz survey, plus Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso

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"Skullcrusher," from the artist yeule, is on our shortlist of the tracks we can't stop listening to this week. Vasso Vu hide caption

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The Contenders, Vol. 6: The songs we can't stop playing this week

We've got just what you need for that stubborn case of existential dread in a looming dystopia as we update our running list of the year's best songs, with new ones from yeule, Raveena and more.

The Contenders, Vol. 6: The songs we can't stop playing this week

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New Music Friday: The best albums out March 7

Lady Gaga. Jason Isbell. Newcomer Annie DiRusso. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Celia Gregory from Nashville public radio station WNXP to discuss these records and much more.

New Music Friday: The best albums out March 7

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Alt.Latino: New Music + Violeta Parra

This week Alt.Latino hosts Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre balance their passion for new discoveries with reissued music from an iconic Latin American songwriter.

Alt.Latino: New Music + Violeta Parra

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All Songs Considered At 25

As we celebrate a quarter century of music nerdom and buffoonery, we remember the songs that shaped the show and our lives, with 25 No. 1 tracks from our first 25 years (and whatever else we can manage to recall).

All Songs Considered At 25

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