THIS WEEK'S ESSENTIAL LISTENING: JENS LEKMAN, AMANDA PALMER, MORE




All Songs Considered show

Summary: On this week's show hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share some of their favorite new discoveries, including the Kate Bush-inspired Swedish duo Niki And The Dove, German experimental pianist Nils Frahm, and a surprising new album from singer Amanda Palmer. Also on the show: the best new music in a decade from the Chicago-based band Sea And Cake; the inimitable storytelling of Swedish pop singer Jens Lekman; and an epic new album from post-punk veterans Swans. Jens Lekman Album: I Know What Love Isn't Song: I Know What Love Isn't Niki and the Dove Album: Instinct Song: Drummer Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra Album: Theatre Is Evil Song: Smile (Pictures or It Didn't Happen)   Omar Rodriguez Lopez Album: Octopus Kool Aid Song: People Feeding Nils Frahm Album: Felt Song: Familiar   The Sea and Cake Album: Runner Song: On And On   Swans Album: Seer Song: Mother Of The World