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The Contenders, Vol. 20: The Beths, Dustin O’Halloran, Nicholas Payton, more
16 Sep 2025
We’ve got six must-hear songs to add to our running list of the year’s best tracks, including some shredding from The Beths, a gorgeous solo piano piece from Dustin O’Halloran, sublime jazz from Nicholas Payton and more.Featured artists and songs:1. The Beths: “No Joy,” from ‘Straight Line Was A Lie’2. Nate Smith & Saje: “Big Fish,” from ‘Live Action’3. Dustin O’Halloran: “Gold” (Single)4. Dara Star Tucker: “Pure Imagination,” from ‘Time Wouldn’t Wait’5. Grumpy: “Crush,” from ‘Piebald’6. Nicholas Payton (with Esperanza Spalding and Karriem Riggins): “Let It Ride,” from ‘Triune’Weekly reset: A late-summer day at the playgroundEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: [email protected] up for the Pod Club newsletter: www.npr.org/podclubLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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