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Alt.Latino: Flamenco meets Música Mexicana Apr 29, 2026

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Fusion is at the heart of so much of the music we cover - especially on this week's episode. Flamenco producers descend on Hermosillo to experiment with regional Mexican music. Young Argentine artists blend trap with folk and rock en Español. A sunny Rio sound is born in Spain. Plus, a New Mexican string band, an Afro-Brazilian collective and an exploration of Latin roots from Cypress Hill.
Artists and albums featured in this episode:
(02:26) Trueno, 'TURR4ZO'
(09:37) Lone Piñon, 'Hot Carne Seca'
(13:20) Chanela Clicka, 'COBRA'
(18:50) Cypress Hill, 'Dios Bendiga'
(22:30) Leo Middea, 'Notícias de Puglia'
(25:28) Mandinga Beat, 'Afro-Brazil'
This podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell. Suraya Mohamed is the executive producer of NPR Music.
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All Songs Considered: Olivia Rodrigo, Nine Inch Nails, Rosalía Apr 28, 2026

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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 and more.
NPR Music’s Hazel Cills joins host Robin Hiton.
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 and 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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New Music Friday: The best albums out April 24 Apr 24, 2026

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Noah Kahan. Kehlani. The return of Metric. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with DJ Llu from Vermont Public about their favorite albums out Friday, April 24. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round.
The Starting 5
(00:00) Noah Kahan, 'The Great Divide'
(09:28) Kehlani, 'Kehlani'
(16:14) Metric, 'Romanticize The Dive'
(21:33) Gia Margaret, 'Singing'
(28:27) Season 2, 'Power of Now'
(34:12) The Lightning Round
- Quiet Light, 'Blue Angel Sparkling Silver 2'
- Kiki Cavazos, 'Goodbye Blues'
- Carla dal Forno, 'Confession'
- The Milk Carton Kids, 'Lost Cause Lover Fool'
- Trueno, 'TURR4ZO'
Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org.
Credits:
Host: Stephen Thompson
Guest: DJ Llu, Vermont Public
Audio Producer: Noah Caldwell
Digital Producer: Dora Levite
Editors: Otis Hart, Elle Mannion
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Special thanks to Hazel Cills, Ann Powers and Anamaria Sayre
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Alt.Latino: Argentine indie, Venezuelan reggaeton and punk from San Antonio Apr 22, 2026

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This week's new music show spans the breadth of Latin America. Argentine indie artist Paula Prieto goes experimental. Venezuelan reggaeton pioneers Chino y Nacho return to the limelight. Brazilian singer Marina B reminds Felix of The Beatles. Guatemala's Doctor Nativo pays homage to the "caminantes" heading north to find a better life. Plus, Latin punk from San Antonio, and a celebration of Afro-Cuban legend Arsenio Rodriguez.
Artists and albums featured in this episode:
(00:46) Chino y Nacho, 'Radio Venezuela'
(05:30) FEA, 'Careful'
(10:11) Paula Prieto, 'TEMPORAL, LP.'
(16:27) Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band, 'Arsenio And Beyond'
(22:30) Midnight Cafe & Marina B, 'À Flor da Pele (Lonely Man)'
(25:34) Doctor Nativo & Roco Pachukote, 'Caminantes'
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All Songs Considered: Jack White, Boards of Canada Apr 21, 2026

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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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Interview: Beck returns to the spotlight Apr 20, 2026

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We talk with Beck about his gauzy new song, 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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New Music Friday: The best albums out April 17 Apr 17, 2026

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Honey Dijon. Yaya Bey. Shadowy pop from Sofia Isella. Guest host Hazel Cills chats with Nastia Voynovskaya from KQED in San Francisco about their favorite albums out Friday, April 17. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round.
The Starting 5
(00:00) Introduction & Nine Inch Nails & Boys Noize, 'Nine Inch Noize'
(02:47) Honey Dijon, 'The Nightlife'
(09:05) Jessie Ware, 'Superbloom'
(16:22) Sofia Isella, 'Something is a shell' EP
(22:43) Eaves Wilder, 'Little Miss Sunshine'
(28:56) Yaya Bey, 'Fidelity'
(34:33) The Lightning Round
- Kathryn Mohr, 'Carve'
- Protoje, 'The Art of Acceptance'
- PPJ, 'Joker' EP
- Iceland Symphony Orchestra, 'Arvo Pärt: Complete Symphonies'
- Adrian Younge, 'Younge'
Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org
Credits:
Host: Hazel Cills
Guest: Nastia Voynovskaya, KQED
Audio Producers: Noah Caldwell, Alina Edwards
Digital Producer: Dora Levite
Editors: Otis Hart, Elle Mannion
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Special thanks to Tom Huizenga and Rodney Carmichael
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Alt.Latino: Jorge Drexler returns home Apr 15, 2026

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Jorge Drexler is one of the most decorated singer-songwriters in Latin America. His albums are always high profile events, and his latest record merits the attention. It's called Taracá, and to make it he returned home to his native Uruguay - after living in Spain for 30 years - to explore the roots of an Afro-Uruguayan tradition known as candombe. On this week's episode we chat with Drexler about the motivation for returning to his home country, making music after losing his parents, and how the album's title reflects the sound made by a candombe drum.
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All Songs Considered: Need a reset? Apr 14, 2026

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We celebrate spring and new beginnings with a perfect mix of songs for starting over. This can take many forms: songs that spark a good, cleansing cry; songs that offer wisdom, or just a sure-fire jolt of adrenaline. But in the end, all of the tracks herein can help reconfigure your mood, your day, maybe even ... your life.
Host Robin Hilton is joined by NPR Music’s Noah Caldwell and Dora Levite.
Featured artists and songs:
(00:00) Intro
(02:05) Nina Simone: “Feeling Good” from I Put a Spell on You
(06:02) Cassandra Jenkins: “Hard Drive” from An Overview of Phenomenal Nature
(10:29) Cajmere: “Brighter Days” from Brighter Days
(15:42) Beastie Boys: “Sabotage” from Ill Communication
(18:54) Wednesday: “Reality TV Argument Bleeds” from Bleeds
(22:43) Gregory Alan Isakov: “Second Chances” from The Weatherman
(27:09) Bob Marley: “Three Little Birds” from Exodus
(30:56) LCD Soundsystem: “oh baby” from American Dream
(35:18) Ryuichi Sakamoto: “ZURE” from async
(41:02) Amy Shark: “Amy Shark” from Cry Forever
(45:26) Sluice: “Beadie” from Companion
(50:05) The Allman Brothers Band: “Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More” from Eat a Peach
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New Music Friday: The best albums out April 10 Apr 10, 2026

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Ella Langley. Wesley Joseph. The spellbinding Juni Habel. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson chats with Chloe Kimes from WMOT in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, April 10. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer personal picks in our lightning round.
The Starting 5
(00:00) Ella Langley, 'Dandelion'
(08:24) Tenille Townes, 'The Acrobat'
(15:53) Wesley Joseph, 'Forever Ends Someday'
(21:22) Brown Horse, 'Total Dive'
(27:03) Juni Habel, 'Evergreen In Your Mind'
(32:31) The Lightning Round
- Gracie and Rachel, 'If We Could, Would We'
- Melanie Baker, 'Somebody Help Me, I'm Being Spontaneous!'
- upsammy & Valentina Magaletti, 'Seismo'
- Spirit Adrift, 'Infinite Illumination'
- Drivin N Cryin, 'Crushing Flowers'
Sample the albums via our New Music Friday playlist and see our Long List of notable releases on NPR.org
Credits:
Host: Stephen Thompson
Guest: Chloe Kimes, WMOT
Audio Producers: Noah Caldwell, Alina Edwards
Digital Producer: Dora Levite
Editors: Otis Hart, Elle Mannion
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Special thanks to Lars Gotrich, Ann Powers and Hazel Cills
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