Bob Boilen appears in the following:
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Mix: Lana Del Rey, Telekinesis, Stella Donnelly, & More
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Our first mix of new music in 2019 includes a spare heartbreaker from Lana Del Rey, the sharp guitar pop of Telekinesis, a candid takedown from Stella Donnelly and more.
Steve Earle Sings To His Hero, Guy Clark
Wednesday, January 09, 2019
At 21, Steve Earle left San Antonio, hitchhiked to Nashville and met his musical hero, Guy Clark, who was playing pool. That was 1974. Now, Earle pays tribute to Guy Clark on his new album, GUY.
No Translations Needed At globalFEST 2019
Tuesday, January 08, 2019
New York's exuberant and smartly programmed annual showcase of musicians from around the world often yields us some of our favorite artist discoveries. The 2019 edition was no exception.
Jen Cloher, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2018
Saturday, January 05, 2019
Jen Cloher came to Newport with a fervor matched only by her volume.
Glen Hansard, Live In Concert: Newport Folk 2018
Thursday, December 27, 2018
From a Swell Season favorite and traditional Irish tunes to a live collaboration with The War and Treaty, Glen Hansard's performance was enthralling.
Bob Boilen's Top Albums And Songs Of 2018
Thursday, December 20, 2018
All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares the albums and songs that stood out even if some were more peaceful than explosive.
The All Songs Considered Holiday Cruise 2018
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Steve Martin, John Legend, William Shatner, Lucius and more join hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton for this year's All Songs Considered holiday extravaganza, which unfolds like a bad high school play.
Sole Of A Band 2018: A Year In Shoes And Music
Friday, December 14, 2018
Music and fashion have always been closely connected. Whether an artist chooses a tough-looking shoe or a glittery one is often a reflection of the sound that goes with them.
Poll Results: All Songs Considered Listeners' 100 Favorite Albums Of 2018
Thursday, December 13, 2018
See which albums and EPs fellow NPR music fans loved the most this year, from Janelle Monáe's Dirty Computer to Kids See Ghosts, Pusha-T, Father John Misty, Lucy Dacus and more.
Glaring Omissions: The Music We Missed In 2018
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
We all had to kill some darlings to finalize NPR Music's list of the Top 50 Albums and Top 100 Songs. Here are the ones that really should have made the cut.
Dirty Projectors: Tiny Desk Concert
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
The band takes its quirks of production, rhythm and rhyme and brilliantly arranges them to work behind the Tiny Desk.
All Songs Considered: The Year In Music 2018
Monday, December 03, 2018
The All Songs gang looks back at this year's anthems and unmissable milestones, from Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer to Childish Gambino's mind-blowing video for "This Is America," Rosalía, Mitski and more.