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Loren Wohl for NPR Music Front Row Cayetana, Live In Concert October 28, 2014 Led by singer Augusta Koch and her bright blue hair, the Philadelphia punk band performs most of the songs from its melodic debut album, Nervous Like Me, during NPR Music's recent CMJ show.
Grouper's new album, Ruins, comes out Oct. 31 Jason Bokros/Courtesy of the artist. hide caption itoggle caption Jason Bokros/Courtesy of the artist. Songs We Love Grouper, 'Clearing' October 24, 2014 For all the credit given to Harris' gorgeous voice and enveloping beds of sound, the first song on her new album Ruins highlights her talents as a lyricist. Listen Loading… 4:41 Playlist
Grouper's new album, Ruins, comes out Oct. 31. Jason Bokros/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Jason Bokros/Courtesy of the artist First Listen First Listen: Grouper, 'Ruins' October 24, 2014 Recorded with Liz Harris' voice, a piano and not much else, Ruins achieves striking intimacy, its emotional heft commanding attention throughout. Listen Loading… 39:45 Playlist
A portrait from the video to Doug Paisley's song "Until I Find You." Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist All Songs TV Doug Paisley feat. Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, 'Until I Find You' October 21, 2014 Will Oldham may guest in this new song from rustic songwriter Doug Paisley, but the star of "Until I Find You" is visual artist Heather Goodchild.
Elisa Ambrogio's solo album, The Immoralist, comes out Oct. 21. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist All Songs TV Elisa Ambrogio, 'Superstitious' October 15, 2014 The lead singer of Magik Markers will release her first solo record on Oct. 21. Watch a video for the album's arresting opening track, directed by Naomi Yang of Galaxie 500.
The 2 Bears will release a new album, also called The Night Is Young, on Oct. 12. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Songs We Love The 2 Bears, 'The Night Is Young' September 30, 2014 The title track to Raf Rundell and Joe Goddard's upcoming album is a euphoric decree to let it go. Listen Loading… 7:53 Playlist
The electronic musician Richard D. James hasn't released a new album of material under his most famous moniker, Aphex Twin, in nearly 13 years. Courtesy of the artist. hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist. All Songs Considered Aphex Twin, 'minipops 67 [120.2][source field mix]' September 4, 2014 The song is called "minipops 67 [120.2][source field mix]" and it's the first sample off the upcoming album Syro, the first Aphex Twin album since 2001.
The love for Recondite's "Caldera" is strong. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Songs We Love Recondite, 'Caldera' September 2, 2014 The "biggest" song of the month, by which we mean "Caldera" is the first track we've loved recently that's destined for peak-hour big-room action. Listen Loading… 8:53 Playlist
Tessela's "Rough 2" was one of our favorite tracks from July. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Songs We Love Tessela, 'Rough 2' July 31, 2014 British producer Ed Russell rose to fame last year on the success of his breakbeat single "Hackney Parrot." "Rough 2" is his first Tessela single post-hype, and it doesn't disappoint. Listen Loading… 4:46 Playlist
Steve Gunn will release his new album, Way Out Weather, in October. Constance Mensh/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Constance Mensh/Courtesy of the artist All Songs Considered Steve Gunn, 'Milly's Garden' July 9, 2014 The guitarist blends the traditional and the avant-garde, fusing the sounds of John Fahey, The Grateful Dead and Will Oldham into back-porch masterpieces. Hear Gunn's earthy, epic new single. Listen Loading… 5:33 Playlist
Nathan Stephens-Griffin, Naomi Griffin, Daniel Ellis and Jc Cairns of the British punk band Martha. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Songs We Love Martha, 'Dust, Juice, Bones And Hair' June 30, 2014 Humans are mostly bones, liquid and air, as the raucous chorus of this indie-pop song reminds us, but these British kids take care to emphasize the adverb.
André Laos is a graduate of the Red Bull Music Academy. RBMA hide caption itoggle caption RBMA Songs We Love André Laos, 'Yield' June 30, 2014 Conga drums, soaring strings, an ecstatic disco diva and that over-the-top moment when it all comes together: This is our go-to "feel good" dance track of the summer (so far).
The new NPR Music video experience. NPR hide caption itoggle caption NPR This Is NPR NPR Music's Video Redesign Puts You In The Front Row On Every Screen June 18, 2014 NPR Music's live concerts and massive concert archive receive a redesign today, and the changes aim to upgrade your experience everywhere you play our shows.