The Contenders, Vol. 6: The songs we can't stop playing this week
Briefly

The latest episode of All Songs Considered highlights the year's best songs that resonate with themes of existential dread and the beauty in fragility. Featured are yeule's haunting "Skullcrusher," the reflective sounds of Everything Is Recorded, and Raveena's uplifting track "You're So Good To Me." As part of celebrating the podcast's 25th anniversary, the discussion includes their favorite songs from 2005. This rich diversity of artists showcases the emotional depth of contemporary music, providing listeners with a sense of connection during unsettling times.
This year's best songs help to confront existential dread, featuring heartfelt tracks like yeule's "Skullcrusher" and Raveena's radiant "You're So Good To Me."
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of All Songs Considered, we look back at our favorite songs from past years, starting with a deep focus on 2005.
Featured artists this episode include Everything Is Recorded, Yeule, Raveena, Gordi, and Whatever The Weather, showcasing a diverse range of emotional depth in their sound.
We invite you to share this episode with friends and provide feedback at allsongs@npr.org, emphasizing community and listener engagement in music discovery.
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