Jack White shreds, Boards of Canada split the universe, more
4/21/202645 min
Our latest mix of the best new songs out now includes a scorching new cut from Jack White, a surprise (and breathtaking) return of electronic legends Boards of Canada, outlaw country from Charley Crockett and more.
NPR Music’s Sheldon Pearce joins host Robin Hilton.
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Featured artists and songs:
(00:00) Intro
(01:22) Jack White: “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs” (Single)
(08:38) Kelela: “idea 1” (Single)
(16:13) mary in the junkyard: “Crash Landing” from Role Model Hermit
(24:59) Charley Crockett: “Kentucky Too Long” from Age of the Ram
(32:33) Boards of Canada: “Tape 05” (Single)
(40:09) Purity Ring: “lemonlime” (Single)
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Robin Hilton· Host0:32
This episode of All Songs Considered comes to you from the NPR Music podcast, which is your home for all things good and great in the music verse, including Alt Latino. That's a show we drop in this feed every Wednesday, and New Music Friday, we close every week with New Music Friday. We've got new episodes of this show, new episodes of All Songs Considered every Tuesday. We did just have this special bonus episode yesterday where we talked with Beck all about his new song, "Ride Lonesome." He's back with new music. Be sure to check that out if you haven't already. Uh, but I'm kinda burying the lead here because, I mean, Beck is back, but Sheldon Pierce, you're back.
Sheldon Pearce· Guest1:10
I, I am back. It's been a, it's been a little while.
Robin Hilton· Host1:12
It's been a minute. So I, I don't know how this happens, but, uh, you know, I do have a couple other people on, do a couple theme shows. Next thing I know, last time you were on was end of February- Yeah, yeah ... which feels like a lifetime ago. Um, on that show, we were talking about our favorite new tracks of