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NPR Music

Author: NPR ([email protected])
Feed episode count: 300
Official site: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510019/npr-music
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Summary

Welcome to your all-in-one destination for every NPR Music podcast. We break down the best new albums to hit streaming each week on New Music Friday; we share the latest songs worthy of your playlists on All Songs Considered; there’s off-the-rails conversations (and chisme!) about Latin music on Alt.Latino. The NPR Music channel is your hub for new records, iconic artists and cult heroes, free of algorithms and full of surprises.

Episodes

Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

Summer’s simple pleasures: Roséwave

Duration seconds: 2237
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/07/nx-s1-5883870/summers-simple-pleasures-rosewave

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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

The best albums of 2026 (so far)

Duration seconds: 2443
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/03/nx-s1-5875441/mpr-music-best-albums-of-2026-so-far

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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

NPR Music+: “Such Great Heights” by The Postal Service

Duration seconds: 2161
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/02/nx-s1-5876257/npr-music-such-great-heights-by-the-postal-service

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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

Alt.Latino: Mon Laferte's captivating coda

Duration seconds: 1740
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/01/nx-s1-5876324/alt-latino-mon-lafertes-captivating-coda

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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

The year’s best songs (so far)

Duration seconds: 2793
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/30/nx-s1-5872183/best-songs-2026-so-far

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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out June 26

Duration seconds: 2515
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/26/nx-s1-5871172/new-music-friday-best-albums-june-26-2026

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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

Alt.Latino: They opened for Miles Davis and Sly Stone, then disappeared

Duration seconds: 1469
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/24/nx-s1-5868588/alt-latino-they-opened-for-miles-davis-and-sly-stone-then-disappeared

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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

Beck’s ‘Odelay’ at 30, Mitski covers One Direction, more

Duration seconds: 2815
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/23/nx-s1-5866735/beck-odelay-mitski-one-direction

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Jun 19, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out June 19

Duration seconds: 2410
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/19/nx-s1-5830356/new-music-friday-best-albums-june-19-2026

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

Alt.Latino: The sounds of Cuban resilience

Duration seconds: 1290
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/17/nx-s1-5860737/alt-latino-the-sounds-of-cuban-resilience

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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

Songs for any road trip

Duration seconds: 2460
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/16/nx-s1-5859225/songs-for-any-road-trip

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out June 12

Duration seconds: 2516
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/12/nx-s1-5830354/new-music-friday-best-albums-june-12-2026

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

Alt.Latino: A Tejano masterclass with El Gato Negro, Ruben Ramos

Duration seconds: 1619
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/10/nx-s1-5852156/alt-latino-a-tejano-masterclass-with-ruben-ramos

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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

11 more songs to reset your mood | All Songs Considered

Duration seconds: 2215
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/nx-s1-5850296/songs-to-reset-your-mood-listener-picks

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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out June 5

Duration seconds: 2431
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/05/nx-s1-5830347/new-music-friday-best-albums-june-5-2026

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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

All Songs Considered: Wet Leg, Vince Staples, Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien

Duration seconds: 2642
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/02/nx-s1-5843271/all-songs-considered-wet-leg-vince-staples-radiohead-ed-obrien

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May 29, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out May 29

Duration seconds: 2485
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/29/nx-s1-5830351/new-music-friday-best-albums-may-29-2026

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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

Alt.Latino: The Vaqueros of Hawaii

Duration seconds: 2034
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/27/nx-s1-5835737/alt-latino-new-music-from-japan-and-hawaii-plus-a-tribute-to-toto-la-momposina

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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

What’s the defining Millennial song?

Duration seconds: 3858
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5833796/whats-the-defining-millennial-song

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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out May 22

Duration seconds: 2348
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/22/nx-s1-5830344/new-music-friday-best-albums-may-22-2026

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

Alt.Latino: Gipsy Kings are back, Julieta Venegas' norteña roots and more

Duration seconds: 2165
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/20/nx-s1-5826994/alt-latino-gipsy-kings-are-back-julieta-venegas-nortena-roots-and-more

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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

All Songs Considered: Gracie Abrams hits a wall, more best new songs

Duration seconds: 2363
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/19/nx-s1-5825933/all-songs-considered-gracie-abrams-jazmin-bean

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May 16, 2026 · not_requested

Interview: Isaiah Rashad is ready to bare his soul

Duration seconds: 2846
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/16/nx-s1-5823887/interview-isaiah-rashad-is-ready-to-bare-his-soul

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May 15, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out May 15

Duration seconds: 2577
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/15/nx-s1-5778473/new-music-friday-best-albums-may-15-2026

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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

Alt.Latino: Our favorite Latin Tiny Desk Contest entries

Duration seconds: 1862
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/13/nx-s1-5819862/alt-latino-our-favorite-latin-tiny-desk-contest-entries

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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

All Songs Considered: Charli xcx, Mike D, Boards of Canada

Duration seconds: 2342
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5818597/all-songs-considered-charli-xcx-beastie-boys-mike-d

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May 8, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out May 8

Duration seconds: 2573
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/08/nx-s1-5778471/new-music-friday-best-albums-may-8-2026

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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

All Songs Considered: Call your mom

Duration seconds: 2171
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx-s1-5810492/all-songs-considered-mothers-day-special

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May 1, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out May 1

Duration seconds: 2444
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/01/nx-s1-5778469/new-music-friday-best-albums-may-1-2026

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Apr 29, 2026 · not_requested

Alt.Latino: Flamenco meets Música Mexicana

Duration seconds: 1678
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/29/nx-s1-5802919/alt-latino-flamenco-meets-musica-mexicana

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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

All Songs Considered: Olivia Rodrigo, Nine Inch Nails, Rosalía

Duration seconds: 3082
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/28/nx-s1-5801627/all-songs-considered-peter-gabriel-olivia-rodrigo

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Apr 24, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out April 24

Duration seconds: 2501
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/nx-s1-5778468/new-music-friday-best-albums-april-24

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Apr 22, 2026 · not_requested

Alt.Latino: Argentine indie, Venezuelan reggaeton and punk from San Antonio

Duration seconds: 1761
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/nx-s1-5794612/alt-latino-argentine-indie-venezuelan-reggaeton-and-punk-from-san-antonio

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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

All Songs Considered: Jack White, Boards of Canada

Duration seconds: 2702
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/21/nx-s1-5791786/all-songs-considered-jack-white-boards-of-canada

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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

Interview: Beck returns to the spotlight

Duration seconds: 1329
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/20/nx-s1-5790485/beck-interview-ride-lonesome

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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out April 17

Duration seconds: 2518
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/nx-s1-5778466/new-music-friday-best-albums-april-17-2026

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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

Alt.Latino: Jorge Drexler returns home

Duration seconds: 1879
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/15/nx-s1-5785262/alt-latino-jorge-drexler-returns-home

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Apr 14, 2026 · not_requested

All Songs Considered: Need a reset?

Duration seconds: 3169
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/14/nx-s1-5784015/all-songs-considered-need-a-reset

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Apr 10, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out April 10

Duration seconds: 2448
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/10/nx-s1-5778465/new-music-friday-best-albums-april-10-2026

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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

Alt.Latino: Sonic Bloom: Fresh, funky new tracks from Rio, Granada and more

Duration seconds: 1891
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/08/nx-s1-5776838/alt-latino-sonic-bloom-fresh-funky-new-tracks-from-rio-granada-and-more

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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

All Songs Considered: José González's hope, Jungle's sunshine

Duration seconds: 2729
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/07/nx-s1-5775823/all-songs-considered-jose-gonzalez-jungle

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Apr 3, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out April 3

Duration seconds: 2368
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/03/nx-s1-5766519/new-music-friday-best-albums-april-3-2026

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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

Alt.Latino: Dominican indie, Peruvian cumbia and experimental Argentine pop

Duration seconds: 1932
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/01/nx-s1-5768775/alt-latino-dominican-indie-peruvian-cumbia-and-experimental-argentine-pop

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Mar 31, 2026 · not_requested

All Songs Considered: Our favorite Tiny Desk Contest entries

Duration seconds: 2063
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/31/nx-s1-5763781/all-songs-considered-our-favorite-tiny-desk-contest-entries

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Mar 27, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out March 27

Duration seconds: 2550
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/27/nx-s1-5761257/new-music-friday-best-albums-march-27-2026

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Mar 25, 2026 · not_requested

Alt.Latino: Songs she loves: Sofia Rei and the magic of the human voice

Duration seconds: 1657
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/25/nx-s1-5759756/alt-latino-songs-she-loves-sofia-rei-and-the-magic-of-the-human-voice

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Mar 24, 2026 · not_requested

All Songs Considered: Bon Iver talks to God, plus Tori Amos

Duration seconds: 2531
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/24/nx-s1-5758076/all-songs-considered-bon-iver-tori-amos

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Mar 21, 2026 · not_requested

Interview: Mitski

Duration seconds: 2491
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/21/nx-s1-5754996/interview-mitski

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Mar 20, 2026 · not_requested

New Music Friday: The best albums out March 20

Duration seconds: 2377
Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/20/nx-s1-5752262/new-music-friday-best-albums-march-20-2026

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