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We’re trying something new on ye olde Tumblr. Inspired by Fresh Air’s “best thing all week” question every Friday, we want to know the absolute best song that you heard this week. The song can be brand new to the Internet, an old song brand new to you, a song you’ve re-discovered from your…
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chineseotaku answered:
Ilo Veyou - Camille
tomesaway answered:
“Many Shades of Black” by the Raconteurs
coalsofamber answered:
Cults - Go Outside
pcxvisual answered:
Groove 92 by Austin Brown (Michael Jackson’s nephew)
soharborcoat answered:
The Punch Brothers’ cover of “Kid A” on their last album, Who’s Feeling Young Now?
readordiebyemilyt answered:
This week, the best song I’ve heard is “Oh My Love” (Feat. Katyna Ranieri) by Riz Ortolani. It gives me chills every time. <3
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miniminni answered:
“This Head I Hold” - Electric Guest
coolbeancool answered:
SBTRKT - Never Never
ozanonder answered:
Girls - Thee Oh So Protective One
zeagerknit answered:
PDQ Bach - Oedipus Tex - Madame Peep’s song
jessicapeng answered:
“Small Town Moon” by Regina Spektor!
vsarashi answered:
Fallulah’s “Out of It”
anvile answered:
Oldie: The Frames - Plateau
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thande answered:
radio song - esperanza spaulding. uplifting!
robotsarethebest answered:
Roxy Music - Avalon, I found a copy of this on vinyl on Record Store Day, and was reminded how enchanting the title track is.
savorywords answered:
Violet Hill-Coldplay
smanskar answered:
Give God the Blues by Shawn Mullins
proverbialblog answered:
A bunch of my colleagues and I were talking about Bjork at lunch today. Human Behavior got stuck in my head: youtube.com/watch?v…
sherlocklucy answered:
youtube.com/watch?v… Chet Baker, “I Remember You”
loveintheopenhand answered:
“Poor Eliza” by Chris Bathgate
32memories answered:
Mia Dyson’s new song Tell Me. Maybe it’s just because I’m so excited to hear some new material from her. I
camilleopardalis answered:
“Asleep” by The Smiths is hauntingly beautiful. It takes me away for a little while to a place where I can really be asleep.
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thesunshineshit answered:
everything on Iron Horse’s “Pickin’ On Modest Mouse”! Especially the first track, Ocean Breathes Salty.
erinnn answered:
“Ho Hey” by The Lumineers. I just love the instrumentals and the feel of this song!
sjsprecher answered:
“Somebody Got Murdered” by The Clash
itwalksbyitself answered:
Lungs by Townes Van Zandt
nextian answered:
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rachel-valentine answered:
Staralfur by Sigur Ros! I had forgotten how lovely it is!
videojay answered:
“Crack Pipes” by Sage Francis
sincerelyjani answered:
“The Man Who Can’t Be Moved” as sung by Straight No Chaser
yourenotapersonunlessyoureacting answered:
“420 Polka”
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hannahfromtexas answered:
Civil Wars - “Poison & Wine”
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yousaidineededa answered:
Elvis Costello doing “Hot Burrito No. 1” live in Clearwater on Tuesday, in tribute to Chris Ethridge. Sad circumstances, but a treat to hear.
illegibleaddress answered:
Santigold—Disparate Youth
ecotea answered:
Two magical gems froms those K Records kids, Hive Dwellers. Here’s one: ecotea.tumblr.com/post/… Enjoyy
newadventuresinhi-fi answered:
Crush With Eyeliner-R.E.M.
abitdistracted answered:
The best song I’ve heard this week is definitely “North Side Gal” by JD McPherson..
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vastandgrand answered:
“Money” by Cains & Abels
hashtagfuckingamazing answered:
The Leap Year by The Pauses!
whodoyouknowhere answered:
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