The Contenders, Vol. 19: Neko Case, Asher White, caroline, more
Hear the songs we just had to share this week. NPR Music’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton to update our running list of the year’s best songs, with head-spinning, shape-shifting wonders from Asher White, transcendent ambient sounds from Early Fern, the first new solo album from Neko Case in eight years and more.
Featured artists and songs:
1. Asher White: “Beers with my name on them,” from ‘8 Tips for Catastrophe Living’
2. Neko Case: “Wreck,” from ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green'
3. caroline: “Total Euphoria,” from ‘caroline 2’
4. Sturle Dagsland: “Hugging Horses,” from ‘Dreams And Conjurations’
5. Model/Actriz: “Doves,” from ‘Piourette’
6. Early Fern: “Teasel,” from ‘Wetland Interiors’
Weekly reset: Horses are really having a moment
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Featured artists and songs:
1. Asher White: “Beers with my name on them,” from ‘8 Tips for Catastrophe Living’
2. Neko Case: “Wreck,” from ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green'
3. caroline: “Total Euphoria,” from ‘caroline 2’
4. Sturle Dagsland: “Hugging Horses,” from ‘Dreams And Conjurations’
5. Model/Actriz: “Doves,” from ‘Piourette’
6. Early Fern: “Teasel,” from ‘Wetland Interiors’
Weekly reset: Horses are really having a moment
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: allsongs@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
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Hear the songs we just had to share this week. NPR Music’s Dora Levite joins host Robin Hilton to update our running list of the year’s best songs, with head-spinning, shape-shifting wonders from Asher White, transcendent ambient sounds from Early Fern, the first new solo album from Neko Case in eight years and more.
Featured artists and songs:
1. Asher White: “Beers with my name on them,” from ‘8 Tips for Catastrophe Living’
2. Neko Case: “Wreck,” from ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green'
3. caroline: “Total Euphoria,” from ‘caroline 2’
4. Sturle Dagsland: “Hugging Horses,” from ‘Dreams And Conjurations’
5. Model/Actriz: “Doves,” from ‘Piourette’
6. Early Fern: “Teasel,” from ‘Wetland Interiors’
Weekly reset: Horses are really having a moment
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: allsongs@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
Featured artists and songs:
1. Asher White: “Beers with my name on them,” from ‘8 Tips for Catastrophe Living’
2. Neko Case: “Wreck,” from ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green'
3. caroline: “Total Euphoria,” from ‘caroline 2’
4. Sturle Dagsland: “Hugging Horses,” from ‘Dreams And Conjurations’
5. Model/Actriz: “Doves,” from ‘Piourette’
6. Early Fern: “Teasel,” from ‘Wetland Interiors’
Weekly reset: Horses are really having a moment
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: allsongs@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
2025-09-09
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