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· 3mo ago

Alt.Latino: Mon Laferte's captivating coda https://www.npr.org/2026/07/01/nx-s1-5876324/alt-latino-mon-lafertes-captivating-coda #Music #NewMusic #LatinMusic

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Alt.Latino: Mon Laferte's captivating coda : NPR Music

On this week’s Alt.Latino, Anamaria and I both gush about 'Femme Fatale Vol. 2,' the new album from Chilean-Mexican singer Mon Laferte, who is on one of the more amazing creative streaks I've witnessed in a while. Also, Ana and I sometimes unintentionally align when picking new music for the show, and that took place this week with a couple of Brazilian highlights: I chose an artist who records as MOMO., while Ana brought in music from São Paulo-based artist Tijolo. Also this week, Chicago-based

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· 2mo ago

New Music Friday: The best albums out July 10 https://www.npr.org/2026/07/10/nx-s1-5886155/new-music-friday-best-albums-july-10-2026 #Music #NewMusic #Albums

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· 2mo ago

Alt.Latino: Country twang, Brazilian flow https://www.npr.org/2026/07/15/nx-s1-5893773/alt-latino-country-twang-brazilian-flow #Music #NewMusic #WorldMusic

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Alt.Latino: Country twang, Brazilian flow : NPR Music

With last week's best-of show behind us, we've got a clean slate to dive into our favorite new music kicking off the second half of the year. Felix brings a batch of country tracks, while Ana -- to absolutely no one's surprise -- continues her exploration of Brazil's endless supply of captivating music. Catch a mesmerizing indie-ambient album from João Carvalho, some posthumous crooning from Raul Malo, the twangy return of Oklahoma's rising star Wyatt Flores, and much more.Artists and albums fea

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· 2mo ago

New Music Friday: The best albums out July 17 https://www.npr.org/2026/07/17/nx-s1-5894856/new-music-friday-best-albums-july-17 #Music #NewMusic #Album

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· 2mo ago

Alt.Latino: Spain wins (at music, too) https://www.npr.org/2026/07/22/nx-s1-5902282/alt-latino-spain-wins-at-music-too #Music #NewMusic #LatinMusic

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Alt.Latino: Spain wins (at music, too) : NPR Music

We'll take any excuse to talk about the insane quality of music coming out of Spain these days. This week, we got one: Spain defeated Argentina on Sunday to win the 2026 World Cup Final. So, this episode is a celebration of the multitude of music scenes across Spain that we can't get enough of. Catch boundary-pushing electronic and hip hop producers in Madrid, indie rockers and songwriters in Barcelona, and some old favorites whose voices never stop (looking at you, Buika!). Artists featured in

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· 2mo ago

How to love the Grateful Dead https://www.npr.org/2026/07/28/nx-s1-5909527/how-to-love-the-grateful-dead #Music #Rock #Discovery

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How to love the Grateful Dead : NPR Music

Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest places, if you look at it right. And if you get confused, just listen to the music play. This week, resident Deadheads Isabella Gomez Sarmiento and Felix Contreras help host Robin Hilton hear what he’s been missing in the music of the Grateful Dead.Are you a Deadhead? Share your memories about the Grateful Dead and we may include them in a big series about the band we're launching Aug. 1.Support the show with a review on Apple or Spotify w

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· 2mo ago

Alt.Latino: Is Bill Evans techno? https://www.npr.org/2026/07/29/nx-s1-5910873/alt-latino-is-bill-evans-techno #Music #Techno #Discovery

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Alt.Latino: Is Bill Evans techno? : NPR Music

Bill Evans might not be techno. But in this week's episode, the slow-building angst and tension of electronic producer Debit's new music reminded Ana of the beloved jazz piano master. And that kind of genre cross-pollination is everywhere in this week's showcase of new music: Brazilian field recordings remixed for the club, multiple reinterpretations of the Cuban guaguancó, and Spanish producers channeling -- as Ana puts it -- "experimental Boricua stuff."Featured artists and albums:(00:45) Vari

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· 2mo ago

New Music Friday: The best albums out July 31 https://www.npr.org/2026/07/31/nx-s1-5913359/new-music-friday-best-albums-july-31-2026 #Music #NewMusic #Album

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New Music Friday: The best albums out July 31 : NPR Music

The Durutti Column. Arca. MOLIY. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Olive Kimoto of member station KCRW in Los Angeles about their favorite albums out Friday, July 31. Plus, a handful of NPR Music writers and critics offer their personal picks in the lightning round.The Starting 5(01:34) Album No. 1- The Durutti Column, 'Renascent' (08:49) Album No. 2- Arca, 'XXXXX'(17:20) Album No. 3- DOMi & JD Beck, 'WHO ASKED?'(22:17) Album No. 4- Shearwater, 'The New World'(29:13) Album No. 5- MOLIY, 'BADDIES

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· 1mo ago

Cover songs that are better than the originals https://www.npr.org/2026/08/11/nx-s1-5927422/cover-songs-that-are-better-than-the-originals #Music #Covers #Discovery

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Cover songs that are better than the originals : NPR Music

Sometimes a cover song is so good, so singular that it completely eclipses the original version. Think Sinéad O'Connor doing Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” Jimmy Hendrix lighting up Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower” or, of course, Whitney Houston’s defining take on Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.” On this week’s show, we share some of our picks for cover songs that are better than the originals, talk about why, and what, exactly, a cover song needs to become a classic.NPR Music’

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· 1w ago

New Music Friday: The best albums out Sept. 25 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/25/nx-s1-5978958/new-music-friday-the-best-albums-out-sept-25-2026 #Music #NewMusic #Album

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