All Songs Considered

• Redefining the Halloween canon

  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 canon, from the truly terrifying to autumnal and nostalgic.Featured songs:1. Phoebe Bridgers: “Killer” from ‘Stranger in the Alps’2. Fever Ray: “If I Had A Heart,” from ‘Fever Ray’3. Sufjan Stevens: “John Wayne Gacy, Jr” from ‘Illinois’4. Jack Lenz: “Goosebumps” (theme from the TV show)5. Disneyland Records: “Chilling, Thrilling Sounds of the Haunted House”6. Alice Cooper: “Welcome to My Nightmare,” from ‘Welcome to My Nightmare’7. Oksana Linde: “Horizontes lejanos,” from ‘Travesias’8. Florence + the Machine: “Everybody Scream,” from ‘Everybody Scream’9. Ethel Cain: “Housofpsychoticwomn,” from ‘Perverts’10. girl in red: “We Fell In Love In October” (single)11. Mimicking Birds: “Bloodlines,” from ‘EONS’12. Van Morrison: “Moondance,” from ‘Moondance’13. The Cramps: “I Was A Teenage Werewolf,” from ‘Songs the Lord Taught Us’14. Dead Man’s Bones: “My Bodies a Zombie for You,” from ‘Dead Man’s Bones’15. Vince Guaraldi: “The Great Pumpkin Waltz,” from ‘The Great Pumpkin’Weekly reset: Chilling, thrilling sounds from the haunted houseEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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• Our no. 1 songs: 2014

  A new synth-pop duo comes out of the gate with a perfect song and country gets metaphysical, but a surprise drop from the tail end of 2013 dominates the year.Note: This is a recurring series in celebration of All Songs Considered’s 25th anniversary. A shorter version of this episode ran earlier in the year.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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• Alt.Latino: A Tiny Desk chat with Silvana Estrada

  There is no question that Mexican vocalist and composer Silvana Estrada is special to Alt.Latino. Ever since she launched her 2022 album "Marchita" with a series of revelatory singles, she seemingly spoke directly to Alt.Latino co-host Anamaria Sayre.Since those earliest days, the two have been able to spend quite a bit of time together in interviews and other public gatherings, which only brought them closer on a personal level. Now, as Estrada releases her new album, "Vendrán Suaves Lluvias," and celebrates the publication of her Tiny Desk Concert, it seemed like a good time to sit in on the ever-flowing conversations between the two of them.The result is a conversation that is probably a lot more personal than you’re used to. And that’s OK. Because Silvana is a performer of complex emotions, and while you can experience those emotions through songs, sometimes you have to hear things for yourself. Enjoy.This podcast episode was produced by Noah Caldwell. The executive producer of NPR Music is Suraya Mohamed.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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• The Contenders, Vol. 22: Geese, Dijon, Juana Molina, more

  We’ve got two of the most-talked-about albums of the year, the return of electro-folk wonder Juana Molina, guitar rock from Alien Boy, Agriculture and more.  NPR Music’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton as we update our running list of the year’s best songs.Featured artists and songs:1. Geese: “Islands of Men,” from ‘Getting Killed’2. Juana Molina: “Siestas ahí,” from ‘DOGA’3. Dijon: “Yamaha,” from ‘Baby’4. Devin Shaffer: “All My Dreams Are Coming True,” from ‘Patience’5. Agriculture: “Hallelujah,” from ‘The Spiritual Sound’6. Alien Boy: “Cold Air,” from ‘You Wanna Fade?’Weekly reset: A pixilated afternoon in the Minecraft universe.Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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• Our no. 1 songs: 2013

  A country music makeover, an electro-pop crooner inspired by Sam Cooke, the stomp-clap era continues, and more.Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of All Songs Considered’s 25th anniversary. A shorter version of this episode ran earlier in the year.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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