Mar 2023

How Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily conjured Love In Exile

Contributor Nate Chinen interviews the three musicians behind the new improvisational supergroup Love In Exile about their new album, the mysteries of how songs emerge from improvisation and most crucially, how the music they create is an expression of how they listen to each oth ... Show More

39m 10s

Mar 2023

The overlooked legacy of Sha-Rock, hip-hop's first female MC

In our latest episode of Louder Than A Riot we break down legacy: who gets to leave one in hip-hop and who gets left out. Decades before hip-hop's current renaissance of women rappers, there was MC Sha-Rock. Despite her influence on future generations, her contribution to the cra ... Show More

47m 32s

Mar 2023

New Mix: Kara Jackson, Sofia Kourtesis, Ratboys and more

All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen is joined by NPR Music's Hazel Cills and Marissa Lorusso to share their favorite new tracks of the week. Featured Songs And Artists: 1. Kara Jackson: "pawnshop," from Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love? 2. feeble little horse: "Tin Man," f ... Show More

42m 13s

Sep 2023

Our Favorite Rap Songs from the 2020’s

In today’s episode we’re recommending our favorite rap songs from the 2020s decade so far. We spoke about songs such as XSCAPE by Don Toliver, AYE! (Free The Homies) by Vince Staples, Nobody by Nas ft. Lauryn Hill and more. - LIVE ALBUM RE ... Show More

43m 53s

Oct 2019

I'm Coming Out (Remix)

In honor of LGBTQ month and National Coming Out Day, Erica Kelley (Southern Fried True Crime), Tawny Platis (The Dirty Bits), Tommy Estlund (The Curiosity Hour), and I discuss our favorite songs from LGBTQ artists. We laugh, we cry, we discuss puppy love, coming out, and trans an ... Show More

1h 14m

Jun 2024

Best Songs for Summer 2024

In this episode we’re speaking about songs that are perfect to listen to this summer. Some of our recommendations include tracks by Kaytranada, Tems, Redveil and more. - LIVE ALBUM REACTIONS <a href="⁠https://go.nfrpodcast.com/Patreon⁠" ta ... Show More

35m 24s

Nov 2023

Best Music for the Winter

Winter is upon us and we felt like it was the perfect time to discuss the best songs and albums for this season. - List of Songs & Albums Discussed •Up from the Ashes by Kanye West •Lucy Pearl by Lucy Pearl< ... Show More

36m 57s

May 2023

Best Music for the Summer

Summer is upon us and we felt like it was the perfect time to discuss the best songs and albums for this season. Check out our New Playlist on Spotify: <a href="https://go.nfrpodcast.com/SpotifyPlaylist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https ... Show More

42m 23s

Mar 2023

Our Favorite Music from March 2023

In today’s episode we’re recommending the best songs and albums that dropped in March of 2023. We spoke about albums such as 6LACK’s Since I Have A Lover, JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown’s Scaring The Hoes and singles such as Dogtooth by Tyler, The Creator, 100 or Nun by Kenny Mason & mo ... Show More

37m 19s

May 2023

The Music in Our Rotation This Week #2

In today’s episode, we’re recommending music that we’ve been listening to recently. We spoke about Denzel Curry’s new EP, Skepta’s Ignorance is Bliss, Bob Marley’s Exodus and more. Check out our New Playlist on Spotify: <a href="https://go.nfrpodcast. ... Show More

43m 8s

Apr 2022

Chicane Sun:Sets Vol 381

From the originator of Trance, Chicane presents Sunsets, a monthly series of tracks that lead straight from the beach to the dancefloor. Chill to kill. Produced by www.thisisdistorted.com 1. Tony Anderson - Eyes Wide Open 2. Blonde Maze - If I ... Show More

1 h

Dec 2021

Chicane Sun:Sets Vol 364

From the originator of Trance, Chicane presents Sunsets, a monthly series of tracks that lead straight from the beach to the dancefloor. Chill to kill. Produced by www.thisisdistorted.com 1. Chicane - Everything We Had To Leave Behind 2. Tony ... Show More

58m 40s

NPR Music's No. 1 Albums And Songs Of Se...