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The best new albums out April 25

Stephen Thompson

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Ayana Contreras of Denver public radio stations KUVO Jazz and The Drop to discuss today's top new releases.
In a quiet week for new releases, a noisy album tiptoes to the top of the charts

Stephen Thompson

For the last few years, Carson's star has been on the rise, and his latest album debuts at No. 1 thanks to a bit of good timing. Also: Record Store Day makes a dent on the album chart.
Reflecting on the songs that got us through the early days of parenting

Stephen Thompson

We talk about the songs that got us through the early days of parenting.
Our favorite albums of the week

Stephen Thompson

Hear new albums by one-third of boygenius, two-thirds of Carolina Chocolate Drops, and one-quarter of TV on the Radio.
Record companies have some tricks to give older albums a boost on the charts

Stephen Thompson

Albums that are 2 or 3 years old are somehow shooting up on the charts. But why?