About this episode

This episode features the best new tracks of the week, including music from Wet Leg, Vince Staples, and Ed O’Brien of Radiohead.

The best new tracks of the week include a raging, dance floor remix of Wet Leg’s “Catch These Fists,” a touch of vintage soul from rapper Vince Staples, Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien and more. NPR Music’s Tom Huizenga joins host Robin Hilton. A good review helps! So, leave us one on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend to listen! Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Featured artists and songs: (00:00) Intro (01:03) Wet Leg (07:05) Katia & Marielle Labèque (15:23) Balming Tiger (22:42) Wild Up (31:00) Vince Staples (36:06) Ed O’Brien 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

People in this episode

Host: Robin Hilton

Guest: Tom Huizenga

Topics covered

• new music
• music review
• artist features
• remix
• hip hop
• indie rock

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wet Leg, Vince Staples, Radiohead, NPR Music

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