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Monday January 31, 2011

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Download A New Fleet Foxes Song

January 31, 2011 • The band that crafted a beautiful world of sweet harmonies and delicate guitars on its 2008 self-titled debut will soon return with a highly anticipated follow-up.Titled Helplessness Blues, it comes out on May 3 from Sub Pop.

Exclusive Premiere: A New Song From Factory Floor

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Exclusive Premiere: A New Song From Factory Floor

by Otis Hart

January 31, 2011 • Hear a track from the British post-punk band that's so new, Factory Floor hasn't even decided what to name it yet.

Listen To 'Real Love (Optimo Remix)'

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Brave And Procrastinating Musicians Wanted

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Brave And Procrastinating Musicians Wanted

by Bob Boilen

January 31, 2011 • February 1 marks the beginning of the RPM Challenge. It's the annual invitation to "record an album in 28 days, just because you can." Your finished album should be at least 35 minutes long and composed of all-new material.

Saturday January 29, 2011

First Watch: Delicate Steve's "Butterfly"

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First Watch: Delicate Steve's "Butterfly"

by Beca Grimm

January 29, 2011 • In the new video for Delicate Steve's "Butterfly," spectacular visions swarm a New Jersey farm while his lush, stringy instrumental fills a sunny day.

Friday January 28, 2011

Mike Shiflet: A Tectonic Shift To Melody

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Mike Shiflet: A Tectonic Shift To Melody

by Lars Gotrich

January 28, 2011 • Though rooted in extreme noise textures, Mike Shiflet's excellent self-released album, Llanos, is a pink haze of layered drone-goo, wrapped in static and led by a melodic return to the guitar.

Thursday January 27, 2011

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Why You Should Listen To Charlie Louvin

by Tom Cole

January 27, 2011 • NPR's Tom Cole remembers the late singer who worked with Elvis, Hank Williams and other legends. Louvin, who died Wednesday at 83, had enjoyed a recent resurgence in the popularity of his music.

Wednesday January 26, 2011

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Video: Apex Manor's 'My My Mind'

by Beca Grimm

January 26, 2011 • Apex Manor's Ross Flournoy dons a bloodied hospital gown and cruises down a barren road in a wheelchair with his nurse for the band's new video.

Tuesday January 25, 2011

New Music: James Blake, Yuck, Cowboy Junkies

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New Music: James Blake, Yuck, Cowboy Junkies

January 25, 2011 • This week's episode o features the Swedish sisters in First Aid Kit covering a blues classic, an ode to Vic Chesnutt from Cowboy Junkies, and more musical discoveries.

New Music: James Blake, Yuck, Cowboy Junkies

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First Watch: Jonsi Live

by Bob Boilen

January 25, 2011 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares a video clip from our live concert webcast of Jonsi last fall. Bob says it's one of the few concert videos he's seen that was actually better than being there. See Jonsi, the frontman for Sigur Ros, and his spectacular, visionary performance.

Monday January 24, 2011

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Review

Second Stage: Little-Known Bands You Should Hear

Second Stage: Girlfriends

by Beca Grimm

January 24, 2011 • Hear "Gov't Seizure," a primal rock 'n' roll song from the innards of Boston's garages. The song plays out as a ferociously thumping audio party.

Listen to "Gov't Seizure" by Girlfriends

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Liberated Lyrics, Yours For The Taking

by Beca Grimm

January 24, 2011 • Karl Blau is giving away his lyrics. He invites fellow musicians and artists to use his work however they'd like.

"Blue As My Name" by Adrian Teacher

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Saturday January 22, 2011

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98 Seconds Of Pure Fun With Peter, Bjorn And John

by Bob Boilen

January 22, 2011 • Hear "Breaker Breaker," a sweetly caffeinated tune from the Swedish band's promising new record. Gimme Some is due out at the end of March.

Friday January 21, 2011

10 Concerts You Should Hear From Shea Stadium's Vault

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10 Concerts You Should Hear From Shea Stadium's Vault

by Lars Gotrich

January 21, 2011 • The DIY concert space and recording studio in Brooklyn just released 50 hours worth of live recordings. Hear mix of black metal, garage-rock, drone and a drum circle gone weird, all recorded live at Shea Stadium.

Wednesday January 19, 2011

Watch The Decemberists Perform 'The King Is Dead,' Live Online

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Watch The Decemberists Perform 'The King Is Dead,' Live Online

by Bob Boilen

January 19, 2011 • Watch The Decemberists perform most of the band's new album, live at Oregon Public Broadcasting. It's a gift to the group's fans before heading out on tour.

Tuesday January 18, 2011

Our Show

globalFEST 2011: An Amazing World Of Sound

January 18, 2011 • On this edition of All Songs Considered, Banning Eyre and Rob Weisberg join host Bob Boilen to look back at the amazing world of sound they encountered at this year's globalFEST.

globalFEST 2011: An Amazing World Of Sound

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