All Songs Considered
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A new canon of Halloween music
Oct 13, 2026
51m 06s
How The Beatles made 'Rubber Soul' and broke up with their past
Oct 6, 2026
41m 27s
Phoebe Bridgers, Gilla Band, Wednesday, and more of the week’s best songs
Sep 29, 2026
39m 39s
Lizzy McAlpine, Víkingur Ólafsson plays Bach, and more of the week's best songs
Sep 22, 2026
44m 10s
M83, Shygirl, FKJ, Asher White, more
Sep 15, 2026
42m 06s
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- new music discoveries
- artist interviews
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- NPR's flagship music podcast
- friendly music commentary
Publishing Consistency
- 20 episodes total
- active for 1 year
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- available on NPR platforms
- potentially on major podcast apps
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- 🇺🇸United States · Music CommentaryHOME#14355K to 1.9M
- 🇵🇹Portugal · Music Commentary#126K to 138K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Music Commentary#1220K to 105K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Music Commentary#2015K to 81K
- 🇨🇭CH · Music Commentary#315K to 78K
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471K to 2.5M🎙 Weekly cadence·20 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
943K to 5.0M🇺🇸75%🇵🇹6%🇨🇦4%+8 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
519K to 2.7M
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/13/26 |  A new canon of Halloween music | Who’s the Mariah Carey of Halloween? Labels and artists are trying to capitalize on spooky season, but these are the songs that belong in the creepy canon, from the truly terrifying to simply seasonal and nostalgic.Note: An earlier version of this episode appeared on All Songs Considered in 2025.Tell us what you think with a review on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts.Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] artists and songs:Phoebe Bridgers: “Killer” from ‘Stranger in the Alps’Fever Ray: “If I Had A Heart,” from ‘Fever Ray’Sufjan Stevens: “John Wayne Gacy, Jr” from ‘Illinois’Jack Lenz: “Goosebumps” (theme from the TV show)Disneyland Records: “Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House”Alice Cooper: “Welcome to My Nightmare,” from ‘Welcome to My Nightmare’Oksana Linde: “Horizontes lejanos,” from ‘Travesias’Florence + the Machine: “Everybody Scream,” from ‘Everybody Scream’Ethel Cain: “Housofpsychoticwomn,” from ‘Perverts’girl in red: “We Fell In Love In October” (single)Mimicking Birds: “Bloodlines,” from ‘EONS’Van Morrison: “Moondance,” from ‘Moondance’The Cramps: “I Was A Teenage Werewolf,” from ‘Songs the Lord Taught Us’Dead Man’s Bones: “My Bodies a Zombie for You,” from ‘Dead Man’s Bones’Vince Guaraldi: “The Great Pumpkin Waltz,” from ‘The Great Pumpkin’Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 51m 06s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 |  How The Beatles made 'Rubber Soul' and broke up with their past | A super deluxe box set of The Beatles' legendary 1965 album Rubber Soul has just been released with brand new mixes, demos and outtakes that show The Beatles breaking up with the past, their fans and everything people knew and loved about the band. In this conversation with All Songs Considered host Robin Hilton, Giles Martin, the producer behind the new mixes and son of late Beatles producer George Martin, talks about why Rubber Soul was such a pivotal album for the band, how the music was changing, and why it sounds “reasonably bleak.” Martin also explains how the AI tools he used to update the mixes work, how he preserved the original spirit of Rubber Soul and more.Tell us what you think with a review on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts.Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 41m 27s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 |  Phoebe Bridgers, Gilla Band, Wednesday, and more of the week’s best songs | We get big and loud this week with a surprise drop from Phoebe Bridgers and her song “On Video,” from the Primetime soundtrack; the monstrously disjointed “Placeholder” from Gilla Band; widescreened shoegaze from the Danish artist Trentemøller and more. NPR Music’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton as they share their picks for the best new songs out now.Tell us what you think with a review on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] artists and songs:(00:00) Intro(03:22) Phoebe Bridgers: “On Video”(10:26) Gilla Band: “Placeholder”(17:25) Trentemøller: “Swerve”(23:31) Wednesday: “Carolina Murder Suicide (Avey Tare Remix)”(30:29) serpentwithfeet: “sentinel”(36:37) Lily Konigsberg: “Free Byrd”Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 39m 39s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 |  Lizzy McAlpine, Víkingur Ólafsson plays Bach, and more of the week's best songs | Our latest mix of the week’s best new songs swings from the shoegaze rock of rising LA band untitled (halo) to Bach’s “Air on the G String” performed by pianist Víkingur Ólafsson. We’ve also got singer Lizzy McAlpine’s breathtaking ode to her late father, the laid-back grooves of polymath Sen Morimoto, the extraordinary voice of Scottish singer Beth Taylor and more.NPR Music’s Tom Huizenga joins host Robin Hilton.Tell us what you think with a review on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] artists and songs:(00:00) Intro(02:05) Sen Morimoto: “Chewing Gum”(09:27) Víkingur Ólafsson: “Air on the G String” (Johann Sebastian Bach)(16:56) Lizzy McAlpine: “The Crowd”(25:51) Beth Taylor: “My Lagan Love”(33:49) untitled (halo): “easy rider”(41:58) inti figgis-vizueta: “Samara (Maple Seed) Mvmt. III - Find Roots”See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 44m 10s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 |  M83, Shygirl, FKJ, Asher White, more | We’re back with another round of the best new songs out now, including the universe-splitting “Blister Sunrise” from M83, Shygirl’s bone-rattling and euphoric “Alyse,” subversive funk from Asher White and more.NRP Music writer and editor Sheldon Pearce joins host Robin Hilton.Leave us a review on Apple or Spotify wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] artists and songs:(00:00) Intro(02:02) M83: “Blister Sunrise”(07:51) Shygirl: “Alyse”(15:13) FKJ & Labrinth: “Little Little Voice”(22:21) Renny Conti: “Leaving the Zoo”(30:57) Asher White: “My Day at the Casino”(38:36) Rachel Chinouriri: “Make Believe”See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 42m 06s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | cover songsmusic reinterpretation+3 | Dora LeviteLars Gotrich | — | — | cover songsmusic+3 | — | 47m 36s | ||
| 9/1/26 | music productionnew music+3 | DahiSheldon Pearce | NPRHow to Pray+4 | — | DahiKendrick Lamar+5 | — | 45m 03s | ||
| 8/25/26 | Sunday morning musicalbum recommendations+3 | Hazel CillsLars Gotrich | NPRSo What+12 | — | Sunday morningmusic albums+4 | — | 49m 48s | ||
| 8/18/26 | new musicsong recommendations+3 | Tom Huizenga | NPRWeezer+9 | — | WeezerColin Stetson+3 | — | 44m 47s | ||
| 8/11/26 | cover songsmusic commentary+3 | Dora LeviteLars Gotrich | Nothing Compares 2 UAll Along the Watchtower+14 | — | cover songsmusic+3 | — | 51m 41s | ||
| 8/4/26 | musicartist tribute+4 | Dora Levite | HelplessColdplay+4 | — | Glen HansardKing Princess+3 | — | 41m 16s | ||
| 7/28/26 | Grateful Deadmusic appreciation+3 | Isabella Gomez SarmientoFelix Contreras | NPRGrateful Dead+12 | — | Grateful Deadmusic+3 | — | 45m 34s | ||
| 7/21/26 | new musictrack reviews+3 | Dora Levite | NPRConcrete Glen+5 | — | Sylvan EssoPhoebe Bridgers+3 | — | 41m 53s | ||
| 7/14/26 | new musicsong recommendations+3 | Sheldon Pearce | NPRSwitchblade+4 | — | beabadoobeeThe Rolling Stones+3 | — | 45m 55s | ||
| 7/7/26 | summermusic+4 | Lars GotrichMarissa Lorusso | How Do I Make YouAin't That Peculiar+11 | — | roséwavesummer music+3 | — | 37m 17s | ||
| 6/30/26 | best songsmusic commentary+3 | Sheldon Pearce | NPRtry saying+9 | — | best songs 2026music review+3 | — | 46m 33s | ||
| 6/23/26 | music commentarynew music+3 | Lars Gotrich | NPRApple+7 | — | BeckOdelay+5 | — | 46m 55s | ||
| 6/16/26 | road tripsmusic playlists+3 | — | NPRBroadway Cast+19 | — | road trip musicplaylist+3 | — | 41m 00s | ||
| 6/9/26 | mood resetmusic recommendations+3 | Dora Levite | NPRDead End+10 | — | moodmusic+3 | — | 36m 55s | ||
| 6/2/26 | new musicremix+3 | Tom Huizenga | NPRCatch These Fists+5 | — | Wet LegVince Staples+3 | — | 44m 02s | ||
| 5/26/26 | Millennial generationmusic+3 | Hazel CillsSheldon Pearce | NPR | — | Millennial songNPR Music+3 | — | 1h 04m 18s | ||
| 5/19/26 | new musicsong recommendations+3 | Dora Levite | NPREvening Elephants+4 | — | Gracie Abramsnew songs+3 | — | 39m 23s | ||
| 5/12/26 | new musicartist features+3 | Mike DLars Gotrich | Beastie BoysBoards of Canada+6 | — | Charli xcxMike D+3 | — | 39m 02s | ||
| 5/5/26 | Mother's Daysongs about moms+3 | — | NPR | — | Mother's Daysongs+3 | — | 36m 11s | ||
| 4/28/26 | new musicsong recommendations+3 | Hazel Cills | NPRyou seem pretty sad for a girl so in love+5 | — | Olivia RodrigoPeter Gabriel+3 | — | 51m 22s | ||
| 4/21/26 | new musicartist highlights+3 | Sheldon Pearce | G.O.D. and the Broken Ribsidea 1+6 | — | Jack WhiteBoards of Canada+3 | — | 45m 02s | ||
| 4/20/26 | musicinterview+3 | Beck | NPR | — | BeckRide Lonesome+3 | — | 22m 09s | ||
| 4/14/26 | springnew beginnings+3 | Noah CaldwellDora Levite | NPRI Put a Spell on You+11 | — | resetspring+4 | — | 52m 49s | ||
| 4/7/26 | musicoptimism+3 | Tom Huizenga | NPRJungle+12 | — | JungleJosé González+3 | — | 45m 29s | ||
| 3/31/26 | Tiny Desk Contestmusic performances+3 | Bobby Carter | NPRTiny Desk Contest | — | Tiny Desk Contestmusic+3 | — | 34m 23s | ||
| 3/24/26 | new musicartist interviews+3 | Robin Hilton | Heavenly FatherIn Times of Dragons+5 | — | Bon IverTori Amos+3 | — | 42m 11s | ||
| 3/17/26 | musicsong reviews+3 | Dora Levite | NPRThe Book of Love+10 | — | Olivia RodrigoNoah Kahan+3 | — | 43m 19s | ||
| 3/10/26 | Oscar nomineesmusic ranking+4 | Stephen Thompson | GoldenI Lied to You+5 | — | Oscarnominees+6 | — | 41m 18s | ||
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What the show covers
- NPR's flagship music podcast
- friendly music commentary
- exploration of popular albums
- relatable music topics
Audience interests
- new music discoveries
- artist interviews
- album discussions
- thematic music episodes
Platform reach
- available on NPR platforms
- potentially on major podcast apps
- growing audience engagement
- unknown total followers
Publishing consistency
- 20 episodes total
- active for 1 year
- weekly episode cadence
- reliable publishing schedule
Chart history for All Songs Considered
Peaked at #1 in PT, top 10 in 4 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in PT.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| CH | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| South Africa | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| PT | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Canada | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| South Korea | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| United States | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| PL | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| TH | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| ID | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| CL | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| Japan | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| Sweden | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| Germany | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| Australia | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| Denmark | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| RO | — | #49 | #49 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 39 markets.