Bob Boilen appears in the following:
'Pet Sounds' At 50: It Never Gets Old
Thursday, June 02, 2016
The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds is regarded as a seminal album now, but when it came out in 1966, not many noticed. Watch a mini-documentary by those who made the record.
First Listen: Moon Hooch, 'Red Sky'
Thursday, June 02, 2016
No one makes music like Moon Hooch, a muscular trio whose setup typically consists of two saxophones and a drummer. Its third album feels new, vibrant and essential.
Andrew Bird: Tiny Desk Concert
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
For this performance of three new songs, Bird comes with a stripped-down acoustic band: just drums, upright bass and acoustic guitar, with Bird himself on violin.
Encore Presentation: The Worst Songs Of All Time?
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Carrie Brownstein returns to All Songs to chat about relentless earworms, annoying novelty songs and other songs our hosts think of as quite possibly the worst of all time.
First Watch: The Wild Reeds, 'Everything Looks Better (In Hindsight)'
Thursday, May 26, 2016
The sound of The Wild Reeds is the sound of three singers propelled by great rhythms and memorable songs. On "Everything Looks Better," they sing of nostalgia and the ways it tricks memories.
Watch A Video For Quilt's 'Padova'
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Quilt's music can in fact be a comforting blanket and this video, for the song "Padova," turns grief into imagery that is filled with melancholy and humor.
New Mix: The Monkees, Esmé Patterson, Adia Victoria, Matt The Electrician, More
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
On this week's episode we've got one of the sunniest bands of all time, mesmerizing music from the Sahara and an elegy to growing old.
The Music That Changed Musicians' Lives
Monday, May 23, 2016
Bob Boilen, host and creator of NPR’s All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concerts, shares reflections from artists and musicians on pivotal moments that inspired their work.
All Songs +1: A Conversation With Paul Simon
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Paul Simon talks about his upcoming album, Stranger To Stranger, and why it may be his last, at least for a while. He also shares the new song, "The Werewolf."
First Listen: Big Thief, 'Masterpiece'
Thursday, May 19, 2016
On its debut album, Big Thief sounds warm and muscular, with moments that comfort and explode nestled closely together.
New Mix: The 1975, SOAK Covers Led Zeppelin, A Home Demo From My Morning Jacket, More
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Host Bob Boilen rejoins co-host Robin Hilton for this week's essential mix of new music, tales from Bob's week on the road and a heart-stopping amount of coffee.
Gregory Alan Isakov Finds A New Voice With A Symphony
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Stunning imagery and a symphony of sound make this Gregory Alan Isakov video a emotionally charged and poignant musical statement.
All Songs +1: The Season Of Surprise Albums, From Beyoncé To James Blake
Friday, May 06, 2016
Are you feeling listener fatigue or musical ecstasy from all the surprise album drops? Guess what: It's not over yet.
Monika: Tiny Desk Concert
Friday, May 06, 2016
When you hear Monika, life feels good: The Greek singer's performances and presence are simply winning. Watch her perform four songs from Secret In The Dark at the NPR Music offices.
New Mix: Suuns, Autolux, Adult Jazz, More
Tuesday, May 03, 2016
On this week's episode of All Songs: A visit from one of our favorite producers and musicians, the one and only John Congleton, plus the week's best new music.
All Songs +1: Electronic Artist Tim Hecker On How He Bends Sound
Friday, April 29, 2016
The electronic musician has been turning traditional song structures inside out for nearly 20 years. On this +1 he explains how he breathes life into an artificial sonic world.
Florist: Tiny Desk Concert
Friday, April 29, 2016
Emily Sprague performs three quiet, delicate songs in the NPR Music offices with help from members of New York's Epoch collective.
Peter Frampton: Tiny Desk Concert
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Forty years after the classic album Frampton Comes Alive!, Peter Frampton brings his songs and his voice (but no talk box) to the Tiny Desk. We couldn't help but sing along.
New Moon Hooch, Summer Cannibals, PUP, More
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
On this week's All Songs: A premiere from Summer Cannibals, the sax trio Moon Hooch and more.
All Songs +1: Remembering Prince, The Utopian
Thursday, April 21, 2016
"I always talk about Prince as a 'Utopian,' as someone who imagines the best possible world." Hear our chat with Ann Powers about the artist forever known as Prince.
