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NPR Music’s New Music Friday features hosts Stephen Thompson and guests Robert Moore and Amelia Mason discussing new albums from Beck, Biba Doobie, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Tuvалу.

Felix Contreras introduces the lineup for NPR Music's "El Tiny" Latin Music Month, featuring artists like Los Tigres del Norte and Tim Berne.

Hosts Rob and Sheldon Pierce discuss new music releases, starting with M83's dream pop track "Blister Sunrise" and Shy Girl's reimagined single "Elise.

New Music Friday features guests Brian Burns, Celia Gregory, and John Morrison discussing Sylvan Ess’s experimental new album "Ow," Ezra Collective’s…

Hosts Felix Contreras and Ana Maria Sayer kick off their "El Tiny" takeover for National Latino Heritage Month, featuring music from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Chile, and the Dominican Republic.

Hosts Dora Levitt, Lars Gotrich, and Robin Young return to All Songs Considered to debate listener feedback on their previous cover song picks,…

NPR Music’s New Music Friday reviews five albums released on September 4, 2026.

Hosts Felix Contreras and Ana Maria Sayer discuss Rosalía’s captivating live performance and the soulful power of blues music.

Robin Hilton and Sheldon Pierce share their favorite new tracks on All Songs Considered.

Host Stephen Thompson and guest Sean Carolyn discuss new releases from Mastodon, Mike D, Alabama Shakes, Interpol, and The Linda Lindas, noting the Grammy eligibility deadline.

NPR Music’s Felix Contreras interviews Cypress Hill about their first all-Spanish album, *Dios Bendiga*.

NPR Music critic Ann Powers curates a tribute to Dolly Parton using archival interviews where the singer shares her own stories.

Hosts Hazel Sills, Lars Gotrich, and Robin Hilton explore the unique vibe of Sunday mornings, sharing personal playlists that set the tone for the day.

Stephen Thompson and Celia Gregory discuss new releases from Brennan Wadell, Squirrel Flower, West Side Cowboy, Brandon Flowers, and Georgia Smith.

Hosts Ana Maria Ser and Felix Contreras highlight new releases, starting with Latin Mafia’s collaborative album featuring Fred again.

Hosts Robin Hilton and Tom Huizinga update their list of the year’s best new songs, featuring Weezer’s meta-rock anthem "CEO" and Colin Stetson’s breathless collaboration "Dirt Dance.

Stephen Thompson and guest Samantha Vahl review new releases, including Phoebe Bridgers’ collaborative album *Lost Weekend* and Jungle’s retro soul record *Sunshine*.

Host Ana Maria Sayer explores the history of mainstream artists crossing over to Latin America, tracing the trend from Nat King Cole to recent tours by Harry Styles and Mitski.

NPR Music hosts Lars Gotrich, Dora Levitt, and Robin Hilton debate cover songs that surpass their originals.

NPR Music hosts Felix Contreras and Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento conclude their series "The Ripple Effect" by sharing listener stories about the Grateful Dead’s enduring legacy.

Stephen Thompson and Liz Warner discuss new releases from Raven Linnae, Over Mono, Margaret Glaspy, Man Woman Chainsaw, and Aaron Sood & Angeline Morrison.

Hosts Felix Contreras and Ana Maria Sayer share their summer music picks, featuring tracks by Quevedo, Aitana, Camilo Landau, and Rahuayana.

Hosts Robin Hilton and Dora Levitt honor the late Glen Hansard, whose music helped define All Songs Considered.

NPR hosts Felix Contreras and Isabella Gomez-Armiento explore the Grateful Dead’s enduring legacy in their series "Dead After Death.

Hosts Felix Contreras and Ana Maria Sayer explore new Latin music, starting with electronic remixes of Brazilian Candomblé rhythms and Itaio’s jazz-infused samba.