This week, NPR Music reporter Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento is back on the mic, bringing host Anamaria Sayre new music in the vein of her 2010s Tumblr era. Think emo bangs, bright blue skinny jeans and a Warped Tour T-shirt. Sonically, this week’s picks run through bedroom pop, sultry balladry and Bronx-Dominican rap over post-punk basslines.Featured artists and songs:• Titanic (I. la Católica and Mabe Fratti), “Escarbo dimensiones"• Mon Laferte, “Esto Es Amor"• Planta Industrial, “Teteo in The Bronx”• Santi Muk and Zenon Pereyra, “seu carinho,” “CUÁNTO FALTA PARA CONOCERTE?” and “ANA BAILABA”• Maria Usbeck, “Mar”• LATIN MAFIA and Omar Apollo, “Hecho para ti”This episode was produced by Noah Caldwell and edited by Otis Hart. Suraya Mohamed is the Executive Producer of NPR Music and the madrina of Alt.Latino.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We update our running list of the year’s best songs with a bunch of glitched-out ear candy, raging rock, and tracks that seek real, human connections in an increasingly artificial landscape.Featured artists and songs:1. Disiniblud: “Give-upping (feat. Julianna Barwick),” from ‘Disniblud’2. ear: “Fetish” (single)3. Emily Yacina: “Talk Me Down,” from ‘Veilfall’4. Anamanaguchi: “Rage (Kitchen Sink),” from ‘Anyway’5. james K: “Play,” from ‘Friend’Weekly reset: A day at the county fairEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The songs that take us back to 2006.Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary. A shortened version of this episode ran earlier in the year.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Nourished By Time. Mac Demarco. Earl Sweatshirt. Stephen Thompson and Vermont Public's Tad Cautious discuss the best new albums out this new music Friday.The Starting 5:• Nourished By Time, The Passionate Ones (Stream)• Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, That Wasn't a Dream (Stream)• Greg Freeman, Burnover (Stream)• Kathleen Edwards, Billionaire (Stream)• Mac DeMarco, Guitar (Stream)The Lightning Round:• Laufey, A Matter of Time• Sombr, I Barely Know Her• Ami Taf Ra, The Prophet and the Madman• Deftones, private music• BigXthaPlug, I Hope You're Happy• Teyana Taylor, Escape Room• Night Owls, Versions II• Kid Cudi, Free• Earl Sweatshirt, Live Laugh Love• Ghostface Killah, Supreme Clientele 2See our long list of albums out Aug. 22 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Tad Cautious, Vermont PublicAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartProduction Assistant: Dora LeviteExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

What songs take us back to 2005?Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary. A shortened version of this episode ran earlier in the year.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On Alt.Latino we often discuss the way that traditions are recognized and expanded upon. Usually it’s when we’re talking about new artists. But this week we are spending time honoring two legends: Tex Mex accordion player Flaco Jimenez and Latin jazz pianist/composer Eddie Palmieri each died within the last few weeks. They were foundational to their respective musical cultures, products of two distinct Latino cultural and musical traditions who also expanded the idea of tradition with their musical visions. Tune in this week to see how Felix connects the dots between these two seemingly dissimilar icons — and hear some new music that also blends tradition with modernity.    Music heard in this episode:Orquestra Afro-Brasileira, “Saudação ao Rei Nagô” and “Obaluayê”Doctor Nativo, “Caminantes” feat. Roco PachukoteBikôkô, “The Other” feat. Isaiah Hull and “La Mano” feat Crystal Murrayday2k, “OBSSD” and “más q todoooooo”Flaco Jimenez, “Lucerito”Eddie Palmieri, “Una Rosa Española”  Audio and production for this episode was done by Noah Caldwell.Suraya Mohamed is Executive Producer for NPR Music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

A nostalgic look back at the most memorable songs that defined All Songs Considered in its first five years. Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary. A version of this episode originally ran on March 4, 2025Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

KAYTRANADA. Dijon. Molly Tuttle. We discuss the best new albums of the week with arts critic Amelia Mason from WBUR in Boston.Intro• KAYTRANADA, 'AIN’T NO DAMN WAY!' (Stream)The Starting 5• Dijon, 'Baby' (Stream)• Marissa Nadler, 'New Radiations' (Stream)• Molly Tuttle, 'So Long Little Miss Sunshine' (Stream)• Pile, 'Sunshine and Balance Beams' (Stream)• Joseph Decosimo, 'Fiery Gizzard' (Stream)The Lightning Round• Cassandra Jenkins, 'My Light, My Massage Parlor'• Cass McCombs, 'Interior Live Oak'• Audrey Hobert, 'Who's The Clown' (Read our feature on Audrey Hobert on NPR.org)• Najee Janey, 'Royalty'• Bret McKenzie, 'Freak Out City'See our Long List of albums out Aug. 15 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino host Anamaria Sayre and frequent guest Isabella Gomez Sarmiento share their favorite Latin pop earworms of the moment. Featured artists and songs:• Simon Grossmann, "Copa Del Mundo"• Xavi & Kapo, "Bien Pedos"• Ana Frango Elétrico, "A Sua Diversão"• Piek & Letón Pé, "Prendan Un Fokin Abanico"• Letón Pé, "Madrugá"• Martox, "Si Es Verdad"• Lena Dardelet & Martox, "A mí de ti"• stivijoes, "Solo"• stivijoes, "No he nacido rico"The audio for this episode has been produced by Noah Caldwell. Suraya Mohamed is Executive Producer of NPR Music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Before summer disappears, we share our favorite songs for your long and winding drives, plus a list of ground rules (does the driver always have final say?), and a breakdown of what works best when. Featured artists and songs:1. Eric Burdon and War: “Spill the Wine,” from Eric Burdon Declares “War”2. Stromae: “Santé,” from Multitude3. Broadway Cast: “Alexander Hamilton,” from Hamilton4. Joe Iconis / Broadway Cast: “Michael in the Bathroom,” from Be More Chill 5. Abiotic: “Vermosapien,” from Symbiosis 6. Wipers: “Mystery,” from Is This Real? 7. Steely Dan: “My Old School,” from Countdown to Ecstasy 8. Tunde Olaniran: “Namesake,” from Transgressor 9. Shania Twain: “Man, I Feel Like a Woman!” from Come On Over 10. Pat Travers: “Amgwanna Kick Booty,” from Black Pearl 11. Anthrax & Public Enemy: “Bring The Noise,” from Attack of the Killer B’s 12. Unwed Sailor: “Monster Collecting,” from Cruel Entertainment 13. The Allman Brothers Band: “Midnight Rider,” from Idlewild South and “Southbound,” from Brothers And Sisters 14. Lakestreet Dive: “You Go Down Smooth,” from Bad Self Portraits 15. Black Sabbath: “Turn Up The Night,” from Mob Rules 16. Simple Minds: “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” from The Breakfast Club All Songs Considered 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2024Weekly reset: Summer roadtrip while listening to the radioHear the songs in our Roadtrip Mix on Spotify and Apple.Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy