We were several days deep into a string of dreary, rain-filled afternoons in D.C. when we sat down to record this week’s show, so it was a good time to stay inside and disappear with some new music. We’ve got strange new club beats from Tame Impala, the fractured pop of Dominic Fike, good vibes only from R&B singer Amber Mark and more, including an incredible new discovery in the music of Gabriel Jacoby.
NPR Music editor Sheldon Pearce joins host Robin Hilton as we update our running list of the year’s best songs.
Featured artists and tracks:
1. Tame Impala: