Episodes

  • Wet Leg, Vince Staples, Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien

    Wet Leg, Vince Staples, Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien
    Jun 2 2026
    Our latest picks for the best new tracks of the week include a raging, dancefloor remix of Wet Leg’s “Catch These Fists,” a touch of vintage soul from rapper and singer Vince Staples, Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien channels Kentucky poet Wendell Berry who says, “to know the dark, go dark,” and more.

    NPR Music’s Tom Huizenga joins host Robin Hilton.

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    Featured artists and songs:

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:03) Wet Leg: “catch these fists (FDC DJs remix)” from moisturizer deluxe

    (07:05) Katie & Marielle Labèque: “The Somnambulist” (Phillip Glass) from 55

    (15:23) Balming Tiger: “Home” from Gongbu

    (22:42) Wild Up: “No. 8, Always Making New Inversions” from Julius Eastman Vol. 5: Gay Guerrilla

    (31:00) Vince Staples: “White Flag” from Cry Baby

    (36:06) Ed O’Brien: “Blue Morpho” from Blue Morpho


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    44 mins
  • What’s the defining Millennial song?

    What’s the defining Millennial song?
    May 26 2026
    We weigh the options and attempt to pick the one song that best captures the Millennial generation's experience, from the dizzying highs of the dot-com boom, when anything seemed possible, to the post-9-11 bust, the hope of the Obama years, and prolonged period of generational disillusionment.

    NPR Music millennials Hazel Cills and Sheldon Pearce join host Robin Hilton.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Gracie Abrams hits a wall, and more of the week's best new songs

    Gracie Abrams hits a wall, and more of the week's best new songs
    May 19 2026
    Our latest mix of the week’s best new songs includes a moody reflection on burnout from Gracie Abrams, rising L.A. duo Evening Elephants, the elusive electronic collagists Ear and more.

    NPR Music’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton.

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    Featured artists and songs:

    (00:00) Intro
    (01:45) Gracie Abrams: “Hit the Wall”
    (08:10) Zoh Amba: “Eyes Full"
    (14:18) Jazmin Bean: “Darling”
    (21:57) Ear: “Ne Plus Ultra”
    (27:46) Evening Elephants: “A Digital Touch”
    (33:07) Knats: “Carpet Doctor (feat. Geordie Greep)”


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    39 mins
  • Charli xcx, Beastie Boys' Mike D, Boards of Canada and the week's best new songs

    Charli xcx, Beastie Boys' Mike D, Boards of Canada and the week's best new songs
    May 12 2026
    Our latest mix of the best new tracks this week includes a massive eye-roll from Charli xcx, the first-ever solo music from Mike D of the Beastie Boys, another surprise drop from electronic music icons Boards of Canada, and more.


    NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich joins host Robin Hilton.

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    Featured artists and songs:

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:18) Charli xcx: “Rock Music” (Single)

    (07:30) Starflyer 59: “I’m Disappointed” from Disappointed EP

    (12:22) Mike D: “Switch Up” (Single)

    (19:53) Black Swan Network: “The Shell” from The Early Music, Vol. 1

    (25:30) Hannah Cohen: “Golden Chain” (Single)

    (31:55) Boards of Canada: “Introit/Prophecy At 1420 MHz” from Inferno

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    39 mins
  • 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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    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
  • Interview: Beck returns, rides lonesome on new song

    Interview: Beck returns, rides lonesome on new song
    Apr 20 2026
    We talk with Beck about his gauzy new song, "Ride Lonesome," what he’s been up to since releasing his last album seven years ago, and what he (maybe?) has planned for the coming year.

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    22 mins