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All Songs Considered

All Songs Considered

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 All Songs Considered is NPR's flagship podcast for new music, artist interviews and friendly banter about the albums and musicians you love. Plus, special episodes on topics we can all relate to, like the best roadtrip anthems or songs to calm the nerves.

Weekly, with host Robin Hilton and the NPR Music family.Copyright 2015-2026 NPR - For Personal Use Only Music
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  • Call your mom

    Call your mom
    May 5 2026
    With Mother’s Day nearing, listeners share the songs that remind them of their moms and the deeply moving stories behind them.

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    Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: 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”


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    36 mins
  • Peter Gabriel goes pop, Olivia Rodrigo might drop dead, more

    Peter Gabriel goes pop, Olivia Rodrigo might drop dead, more
    Apr 28 2026
    Our latest picks for the week’s best new songs include Olivia Rodrigo’s head-over-heels earworm “Drop Dead,” a stunning bonus cut from Rosalía’s LUX album, a surprising pop turn from Peter Gabriel, twisted dance beats from Nine Inch Nails, Rostam and more.

    NPR Music’s Hazel Cills joins host Robin Hiton.

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    Featured artists and songs:

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:49) Olivia Rodrigo: “drop dead” from you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love

    (09:50) Peter Gabriel: “Till Your Mind Is Shining (Bright-Side Mix)” from o\i

    (20:23) Nine Inch Nails, Boys Noize: “Heresy” from Nine Inch Noize

    (28:47) Rosalía: “Focu ‘Ranni” from LUX (Complete Works)

    (36:21) Rostam: “Like a Spark” from American Stories

    (42:51) Gregory Uhlmann: “Days” from Extra Stars


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    51 mins
  • Jack White shreds, Boards of Canada split the universe, more

    Jack White shreds, Boards of Canada split the universe, more
    Apr 21 2026
    Our latest mix of the best new songs out now includes a scorching new cut from Jack White, a surprise (and breathtaking) return of electronic legends Boards of Canada, outlaw country from Charley Crockett and more.

    NPR Music’s Sheldon Pearce joins host Robin Hilton.

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    Featured artists and songs:

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:22) Jack White: “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs” (Single)

    (08:38) Kelela: “idea 1” (Single)

    (16:13) mary in the junkyard: “Crash Landing” from Role Model Hermit

    (24:59) Charley Crockett: “Kentucky Too Long” from Age of the Ram

    (32:33) Boards of Canada: “Tape 05” (Single)

    (40:09) Purity Ring: “lemonlime” (Single)


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    45 mins
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