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Nothing lasts forever, except maybe the Goo Goo Dolls
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/22/nx-s1-5492107/goo-goo-dolls-summer-anthem-album
Published: August 22, 2025 16:25
The band's frontman, John Rzeznik, talks about their new EP, Summer Anthem, and how, as he approaches 60, he might consider taking guitar lessons.
The best new albums out Aug. 15
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/15/nx-s1-5502448/new-music-friday-kaytranada-chance-the-rapper-dijon
Published: August 15, 2025 04:05
KAYTRANADA. Dijon. Molly Tuttle. We discuss the best new albums of the week with arts critic Amelia Mason from WBUR in Boston.Intro:• KAYTRANADA, 'AIN’T NO DAMN WAY!'The Starting 5• Dijon, 'Baby'• Marissa Nadler, 'New Radiations'• Molly Tuttle, 'So Long…
Latin pop earworms
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/13/nx-s1-5494639/latin-pop-earworms
Published: August 13, 2025 07:00
Felix Contreras is on vacation, so Anamaria Sayre invited her friend and colleague Isabella Gomez Sarmiento on to the show for an exchange of songs at the vanguard of Latin pop. Featured artists and songs:• Simon Grossmann, "Copa Del Mundo"• Xavi & Kapo,…
How a bike ride in India helped inspire Born Ruffians' latest album
https://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/2025/08/11/nx-s1-5487698/born-ruffians-album-beautys-pride
Published: August 11, 2025 18:05
The Toronto indie rock band's frontman, Luke Lalonde, talks about Beauty's Pride, fatherhood and the band's new sonic direction.
After a stormy album cycle, The Black Keys bounce right back with a new LP
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/06/nx-s1-5494322/the-black-keys-album-no-rain-no-flowers
Published: August 6, 2025 17:11
The Black Keys made headlines in 2024 when they cancelled their tour. Then they split with their management. But instead of taking a break, the duo recorded their latest album, No Rain, No Flowers.
The decline of corridos tumbados? Plus, more jazz from Felix
Published: August 6, 2025 07:00
Some might call it whiplash, the way we sometimes zip from one genre of Latin music to another in our New Music shows. But I like to think of it as an expression of the richness and vitality of all music made under what is known as Latin music. This…
The Contenders, Vol. 17: Keaton Henson, Arvo Pärt, Julia Hamos, more
Published: August 5, 2025 07:00
We update our list of the year’s best songs with new obsessions from The Antlers, polymath Keaton Henson, pianist Julia Hamos, Estonian composer Arvo Pärt and more.Featured artists and songs:1. Julia Hamos: “Ellis Island,” from Ellis Island 2. The Antlers:…
Should you call it quits? HAIM says yes.
https://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/2025/08/01/nx-s1-5471529/haim-album-i-quit
Published: August 1, 2025 11:07
The Haim sisters released I Quit earlier this year. They join us to talk about the virtue in walking away, plus why getting the drums just right is paramount.
The best new albums out Aug. 1
Published: August 1, 2025 04:01
Emily Hines introduces herself. The Armed rage against the machine. Mal Devisa makes a triumphant return. Read our list of the best albums out this week.
New Music Friday: The best albums out July 25
https://www.npr.org/2025/07/25/1256217309/new-music-friday-july-25-2025
Published: July 25, 2025 07:00
Tyler Childers. Patty Griffin. Indigo De Souza. Joe Kendrick of WNCW in North Carolina joins us to discuss the best albums out on July 25.Intro:• Tyler, The Creator, 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS'The Starting 5:• Tyler Childers, 'Snipe Hunter'• Patty Griffin,…