All Songs Considered: Charli xcx, Mike D, Boards of Canada
All Songs Considered: Charli xcx, Mike D, Boards of Canada  
Podcast: NPR Music
Rating: Explicit Published On: Tue May 12 2026
Description: Our latest mix of the best new tracks this week includes a massive eye-roll from Charli xcx, the first-ever solo music from Mike D of the Beastie Boys, another surprise drop from electronic music icons Boards of Canada, and more.NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich joins host Robin Hilton.Leave us a glowing review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend to listen!Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgFeatured artists and songs:(00:00) Intro(01:18) Charli xcx: “Rock Music” (Single)(07:30) Starflyer 59: “I’m Disappointed” from Disappointed EP(12:22) Mike D: “Switch Up” (Single)(19:53) Black Swan Network: “The Shell” from The Early Music, Vol. 1(25:30) Hannah Cohen: “Golden Chain” (Single)(31:55) Boards of Canada: “Introit/Prophecy At 1420 MHz” from InfernoSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy