Bob Boilen appears in the following:
Guest DJ: Nilüfer Yanya
Monday, February 25, 2019
The singer shares songs she loves by other artists and talks about her debut full-length release, Miss Universe, an album filled with melodies that won't let go.
Aldous Harding Talks About Her Intriguing New Song And Video
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
The New Zealand singer says her strangely alluring video for the song "The Barrel" has been described as "Amish Sci-fi." But its ultimate meaning depends on what you think you see.
New Music: Palehound, Aldous Harding, Sego, More
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
This week's must-hear songs include the spooky-suave sounds of Palehound, angular, stuttering rock from Sego, the deeply affecting voice of Aldous Harding and more.
Scott Mulvahill: Tiny Desk Concert
Monday, February 18, 2019
Scott Mulvahill has been trying to win the Tiny Desk Contest for each of its four years. And while he's never won, we all loved him so much we had to invite him to play.
Mountain Man: Tiny Desk Concert
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
The voices of Amelia Meath, Molly Erin Sarlé and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig come together behind the Tiny Desk, with songs that conjure a simpler life: dogs, friends, moonlight or skinny dipping.
Daniel Norgren's 'The Flow' Inspired By The Soundscapes Of Sweden
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
The soundscapes of water flowing under the wooden floor of an old flour mill in Sweden inspired Daniel Norgren to record "The Flow."
New Mix: Amanda Palmer, Pkew Pkew Pkew, The Budos Band, More
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
This week's show is made possible by a generous amount of existential anxiety, from the ego-destroying rock anthem "I Don't Matter At All" to an epic life manifesto from Amanda Palmer.
All The 2019 Grammy Winners Who've Stopped By The Tiny Desk
Monday, February 11, 2019
We're approaching 11 years and more than 800 concerts behind the Tiny Desk. Here's a look at the 2019 Grammy winners who've passed through our offices.
Lau Noah: Tiny Desk Concert
Monday, February 11, 2019
There's a magical aura that surrounds Lau Noah as she sits behind the Tiny Desk and unspools thought-provoking story-songs.
Kurt Vile: Tiny Desk Concert
Wednesday, February 06, 2019
Kurt Vile and his musical mate, Rob Laakso casually lose themselves in complex guitar lines that are effortlessly beautiful and lyrical.
New Mix: Billie Eilish, Lucy Dacus, John Vanderslice, More
Tuesday, February 05, 2019
This week on All Songs Considered: A kind of demented nursery rhyme from singer Billie Eilish, a surprising cover tune from Lucy Dacus, the return of producer and musician John Vanderslice and more.
Lucy Dacus Covers An Edith Piaf Classic And Pays Homage To Love
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Hear Dacus' dramatic reinterpretation of Edith Piaf's 70-year old love song, "La Vie En Rose."
Have A Few Minutes Of Serious Fun With Bob Mould
Thursday, January 31, 2019
The Hüsker Dü legend returns with a new album, a new video, a new single and a new, sunnier outlook that's not dimmed by his obsession with the surveillance state.
Remembering The Beatles' Rooftop Gig, 50 Years Later, With Someone Who Was There
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Ken Mansfield was the U.S. Manager for Apple records when the Beatles played their final gig on a rooftop in London — and one of the few people who was actually with the band to witness it.
New Mix: Better Oblivion Community Center, Bellows, Duster & More
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
On this week's show: new music from Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers who collaborate on a new project they're calling Better Oblivion Community Center, trance guitar from the Saharan region and more.
Blood Orange: Tiny Desk Concert
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
This Blood Orange Tiny Desk is a beautifully conceived concert showing off the craft and care that has made Devonté Hynes a groundbreaking producer and songwriter.
Hear 2 New Vampire Weekend Songs And A Conversation With Ezra Koenig
Thursday, January 24, 2019
The Vampire Weekend frontman shares "2021" and "Harmony Hall" from Father of the Bride, the band's highly anticipated new album.
First Watch: Maya De Vitry's Healing Song And Astonishing Video
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
In this astonishing stop animation video, the Stray Birds singer Maya De Vitry collaborates with visual artist Andrew Benincasa, who poses the question: "How have you felt unseen as a person?"
Hozier To Release First Album In Four Years: Hear His Newest Song
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
The new album is due out in March and the first single is "Almost (Sweet Music)."
Aaron Lee Tasjan: Tiny Desk Concert
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Aaron Lee Tasjan arrived in an ascot and mustard-colored shirt, sporting red, round sunglasses and mutton chops. It was a fashionable nod to the psych-pop and rock sound he brought to the Tiny Desk.