NPR Music's New Music Friday: Top Albums Released April 17, 2026
In this episode of NPR Music's New Music Friday, guest host Hazel Cills and Nastia Voynovskaya from KQED in San Francisco highlight the most anticipated album releases for April 17, 2026. The segment features a curated selection known as 'The Starting 5,' which includes collaborative work by Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize titled 'Nine Inch Noize,' Honey Dijon's 'The Nightlife,' Jessie Ware's 'Superbloom,' Sofia Isella's EP 'Something is a shell,' Eaves Wilder's 'Little Miss Sunshine,' and Yaya Bey's 'Fidelity.' Additionally, NPR Music writers and critics participate in a lightning round, offering personal recommendations such as Kathryn Mohr's 'Carve,' Protoje's 'The Art of Acceptance,' PPJ's 'Joker' EP, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra's recording of Arvo Pärt's complete symphonies, and Adrian Younge's 'Younge.' The article encourages listeners to explore these selections via the New Music Friday playlist and consult the comprehensive Long List of notable releases on NPR.org. This weekly feature serves as a guide for music enthusiasts seeking quality new recordings across various genres, ranging from electronic and pop to classical and reggae.
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NPR Music's New Music Friday: Top Albums Released April 17, 2026
In this episode of NPR Music's New Music Friday, guest host Hazel Cills and Nastia Voynovskaya from KQED in San Francisco highlight the most anticipated album releases for April 17, 2026. The segment features a curated selection known as 'The Starting 5,' which includes collaborative work by Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize titled 'Nine Inch Noize,' Honey Dijon's 'The Nightlife,' Jessie Ware's 'Superbloom,' Sofia Isella's EP 'Something is a shell,' Eaves Wilder's 'Little Miss Sunshine,' and Yaya Bey's 'Fidelity.' Additionally, NPR Music writers and critics participate in a lightning round, offering personal recommendations such as Kathryn Mohr's 'Carve,' Protoje's 'The Art of Acceptance,' PPJ's 'Joker' EP, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra's recording of Arvo Pärt's complete symphonies, and Adrian Younge's 'Younge.' The article encourages listeners to explore these selections via the New Music Friday playlist and consult the comprehensive Long List of notable releases on NPR.org. This weekly feature serves as a guide for music enthusiasts seeking quality new recordings across various genres, ranging from electronic and pop to classical and reggae.
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