NPR's All Songs Considered: New Music From Danger Mouse And The Shins' James Mercer
From: NPR Music
Series: All Songs Considered from NPR Music
Length: 28:58
Danger Mouse has produced some of the most memorable music of the past decade, collaborating with the likes of Sparklehorse, Beck and The Black Keys. Now comes a new project with James Mercer, frontman for The Shins. Danger Mouse and Mercer are calling their venture Broken Bells. The duo's new, self-titled CD isn't out until March, but you can hear a sneak preview in this edition of All Songs Considered. Also on the program: new music from Yeasayer, the Swedish pop group Shout Out Louds, and some great discoveries from Freelance Whales and Local Natives. Also, we celebrate our 10th anniversary with a look back at our very first episode of All Songs Considered.
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Piece Description
Danger Mouse has produced some of the most memorable music of the past decade, collaborating with the likes of Sparklehorse, Beck and The Black Keys. Now comes a new project with James Mercer, frontman for The Shins. Danger Mouse and Mercer are calling their venture Broken Bells. The duo's new, self-titled CD isn't out until March, but you can hear a sneak preview in this edition of All Songs Considered. Also on the program: new music from Yeasayer, the Swedish pop group Shout Out Louds, and some great discoveries from Freelance Whales and Local Natives. Also, we celebrate our 10th anniversary with a look back at our very first episode of All Songs Considered.
Available for free to NPR member stations. If you're not an NPR member station, contact programservices@npr.org
Broadcast History
Originally podcast Jan. 4, 2010.
Timing and Cues
00:00 IC: From NPR Music, you're connected to All Songs Considered...
14:57 OC: ... I'm Bob Boilen
14:58 *3 sec silence*
15:00 IC: We first featured our next band...
28:59 OC: [song, fade out]
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The High Road | Broken Bells | Broken Bells. | 00:00 | ||
| World News | Local Natives | Gorilla Manor. | 00:00 | ||
| Generator 2nd Floor | Freelance Whales | Weathervanes. | 00:00 | ||
| Ambling Alp | Yeasayer | Odd Blood. | 00:00 | ||
| Fall Hard | Shout Out Louds | Work. | 00:00 | ||
| Gaucho | Gustavo Santaolalla | Ronroco. | 00:00 |
Additional Credits
Host: Bob Boilen
Producer: Robin Hilton
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