Nilüfer Yanya

The best albums from the first half of the year include sprawling offerings from Big Thief and Bad Bunny, works of fiery introspection from Kendrick Lamar and S.G. Goodman and an abundance in between.

Nilüfer Yanya ponders on the perspective she's gained this year and how it's inspired her new EP, Feeling Lucky?

This October, NPR member stations bring you a mix of the most popular songs on their airwaves, including music from Nilüfer Yanya, Sierra Ferrell, Sharon Van Etten, Ani DiFranco and more.

Beau Brady of Excuse Me shares his 10 favorite songs of 2019.10. White Reaper - “Might Be Right”I was skeptical of the new and improved version of White…

The All Songs Considered host shares his favorite albums of the year, from Big Thief and FKA Twigs to Billie Eilish and Mdou Moctar.

Beau Brady of Excuse Me shares his 10 favorite albums of 2019:10. Clams Casino - Moon Trip RadioSurprise announced at the end of October and released…

We asked our panel of public radio writers one question: What is your favorite album of 2019 so far? There were so many ways to answer.

On this week's All Songs Considered we share NPR Music listeners' picks for the top new artists from the first half of the year.

Behold, your weekend soundtrack.

Hear rock guitar heroics from Ex Hex, Andrew Bird's "finest work yet," mind-blowing sonics from Lafawndah, Emily Wells and much more on our sprint through the week's best new albums.