It’s the May edition of Station Breaks, our monthly list featuring a diverse selection of new music all hand-picked by NPR’s public radio music stations.
Songs on this list are also available to stream on the NPR Slingshot Spotify playlist and the NPR Slingshot Apple Music playlist at the bottom of the page. Enjoy these new songs from emerging bands you might not know.
The Bishops, “Truffle Trap”
Elly Swope, “Idea”
On her impressive solo debut EP, It Feels The Same Everytime, veteran multi-instrumentalist Elly Swope proves that she’s more than capable of carrying a band alone. “Idea” is the best of the bunch: It’s a blistering, twisting rock song that keeps listeners on their toes and wanting more. —Jerad Walker, OPB Music – Portland, OR
Daniel Norgren, “Rolling Rolling Rolling”
This song, about looking out a window and thinking about mowing the lawn, is so laid back, it will have you staring out a window thinking about mowing the lawn. — Justin Barney, Radio Milwaukee – Milwaukee, WI
Darlingside, “Best Of The Best Of Times”
This video makes every frame count as the infectiously joyful choreography reflects the bright, intricately arranged, sweeping orchestration of Darlingside’s refreshing “Best of the Best of Times.” — Adam Harris, Mountain Stage – Charleston, WV
Dirty Honey, “When I’m Gone”
Don’t believe anyone if they tell you rock is dead. Dirty Honey rock in the best possible way with a nod towards the most legendary legacy bands. This is tomorrow’s classic rock today. Turn it up. — Bruce Warren, WXPN– Philadelphia, PA