All Songs Considered

The Contenders, Vol. 21: Tame Impala, Dominic Fike, Amber Mark, more

We update our running list of the year’s best songs with club beats from Tame Impala, the fractured pop of Dominik Fike, good vibes from singer Amber Mark and more.Featured artists and tracks:1. Tame Impala: “Dracula,” from ‘Deadbeat’2. Gabriel Jacoby: “The One” (single)3. Dominic Fike: “Quite The Opposite,” from ‘Rocket’4. NewDad: “Misery,” from ‘Altar’5. Madi Diaz: “Heavy Metal,” from ‘Fatal Optimist’6. Amber Mark: “Too Much,” from ‘Pretty Idea’Weekly reset:  A flamenco performance in Barcelona, circa 1999.Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Our No. 1 songs: 2011

We "wake the hell up" to pop music, Adele plays the Tiny Desk, a certain Australian artist drops the year's most infectious song, and more.Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the show's 25th anniversary. A shorter version of this episode ran earlier in the year.Tell us what you think: allsongs@npr.orgShare this show with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

New Music Friday: The best albums out Sept. 26

Neko Case. Jeff Tweedy. Amanda Shires' divorce album. Evan Miller from member station WYSO in Ohio joins Lars Gotrich to talk about their favorite albums out Sept. 26.The Starting 5:- Neko Case, 'Neon Grey Midnight Green'- Jeff Tweedy, 'Twilight Override'- Robert Plant, 'Saving Grace'- Amanda Shires, 'Nobody's Girl'- Cate Le Bon, 'Michelangelo Dying'The Lightning Round:- Josie, 'A Life of Sweets Alone'- Bitchin Bajas, 'Inland See'- M. Sage, 'Tender / Wading' - Geese, 'Getting Killed'- Lady Wray, 'Cover Girl' Credits:Host: Lars GotrichGuest: Evan Miller, WYSOAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartProduction Assistant: Dora LeviteExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Alt.Latino: New songs from Spain, the D.R. and more

The way new music comes to Alt.Latino World Headquarters says a lot about our slight age difference. I still get CDs in the mail, with an occasional music file sent via email. Ana is constantly playing me audio files she gets vial email or texts from her new music sources, very rarely on CD. So while we were busy putting the finishing touches on our fist annual El Tiny takeover of the Tiny Desk Concert series, our mail piled up. Which means we had lots to choose from for this week's new music episode. There's bound to be something that catches your ear and makes you think: 'How did I live without that in my life?"Featured artists and songs:- Making Movies, “La Marea” ft. Mireya Ramos- Teo Planell, “El Mundo Delante de Ti”, “Como Pensarte Mal”- Ramona and the Holy Smokes, “Esta Herida”, “I Want You To Be My Man”- Lorea, “Se me ve la cabeza”, “Mi alma sobre la mesa”- Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta and Joey Calveiro, “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás”- Martox, “Enganchao de Ti”This podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell. The executive producer of NPR Music is Suraya Mohamed.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Why Wilco's Jeff Tweedy still finds joy in troubled times

The Wilco frontman talks about his triple album, 'Twilight Override,' an enthralling opus on the miracle and wonder of life, and why he can't get enough of it, even when everything seems bad.Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgSign up for the Pod Club newsletter: www.npr.org/podclubLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy