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Helena Hauff's "Heimal Quietus" is one of our favorite dance tracks of November. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist All Songs Considered The Best Dance Tracks Of November November 28, 2014 Our last monthly roundup of the year includes new music from Theo Parrish, Kim Ann Foxman, Romare, Helena Hauff, Afrikan Sciences, and Frank & Tony. Listen Loading… 40:38 Playlist
Tennyson is a brother-sister duo from Edmonton, Alberta. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Songs We Love Tennyson, 'Lay-by' November 13, 2014 If you're over 16, you'll likely recognize the opening bars to "Lay-by" immediately. The chances are significantly slimmer that you've ever enjoyed them before. Listen Loading… 4:31 Playlist
Paula Temple's "Deathvox" is one of our favorite tracks this month. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist All Songs Considered The Best Dance Tracks Of October November 3, 2014 Maybe it was Halloween, or maybe it was the tidal wave of pumpkin spice advertisements. Either way, this month's Recommended Dose electronic music mix turned out darker and more aggressive than usual. Listen Loading… 32:52 Playlist
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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… Audio is not available.
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 Songs We Love Elisa Ambrogio, 'Superstitious' October 15, 2014 The lead singer of the art-rock heavyweight Magik Markers isn't one to get too sentimental. But her upcoming solo album, The Immoralist, includes some heart-wrenching songs.
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.
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 The Record 'D.I.Y. Is About Rejecting A Top-Down Model Of Culture' October 9, 2014 The lovelorn underdogs that populate the band's debut album combat conformity in every way imaginable.
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