3 h. ago The Contenders, Vol. 5: The songs we can't stop playing this week

We update our running list of the year's best songs with the cinematic pop of Oklou, Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir, the experimental hip-hop group clipping. and more.Featured artists and songs:1. Oklou: "family and friends," from 'choke enough'2. Anna Thorvaldsdottir: "Part V" and "Part VIII," from 'UBIQUE'3. clipping.: "Keep Pushing," from 'Dead Channel Sky'4. Sandbox Percussion: "Don't Look Down," from 'Cerrone: Don't Look Down'5. Lucrecia Dalt: "cosa rara (feat. David Sylvian)" (single)6. Anouar Brahem: "The Eternal Olive Tree," from 'After the Last Sky'Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear the songs in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.

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4 h. ago Three rescued from car after winds bring tree down on top of car in Seattle

Three rescued from car after winds bring tree down on top of car in Seattle  KIRO Seattle

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5 h. ago WA power companies prepare to help people left in the dark following windy night

WA power companies prepare to help people left in the dark following windy night  FOX 13 Seattle

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6 h. ago Seattle landmarks light up in Ukraine flag colors to honor war

Seattle landmarks light up in Ukraine flag colors to honor war-torn country  FOX 13 Seattle

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6 h. ago Damaging winds cause widespread power outages across Portland metro, Southwest Washington

Damaging winds cause widespread power outages across Portland metro, Southwest Washington  Oregon Public Broadcasting

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6 h. ago Seattle weather: Wet and windy night ahead for western Washington

Seattle weather: Wet and windy night ahead for western Washington  FOX 13 Seattle

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7 h. ago Crew used Jaws of Life in string of Seattle ATM thefts, prosecutors say

Crew used Jaws of Life in string of Seattle ATM thefts, prosecutors say  The Seattle Times

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8 h. ago Lightning storm rolls through Western WA; at least 30K lose power

Lightning storm rolls through Western WA; at least 30K lose power  The Seattle Times

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8 h. ago Thousands without power as gusty winds, heavy rain move through western Washington

Thousands without power as gusty winds, heavy rain move through western Washington  KOMO News

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8 h. ago Windy, wet storm causing power outages to Seattle, western WA

Windy, wet storm causing power outages to Seattle, western WA  FOX 13 Seattle

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8 h. ago Windy, wet storm causing power outages in Seattle, western WA

Windy, wet storm causing power outages in Seattle, western WA  FOX 13 Seattle

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9 h. ago Port of Seattle opposes SODO housing proposal, citing impact on freight mobility and jobs

Port of Seattle opposes SODO housing proposal, citing impact on freight mobility and jobs  KOMO News

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9 h. ago WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Winds kick up; first power outage takes out 250+ in Seaview

WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Winds kick up; first power outage takes out 250+ in Seaview  West Seattle Blog

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9 h. ago Seattle Storm begins new chapter while maintaining core franchise values

Seattle Storm begins new chapter while maintaining core franchise values  KOMO News

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9 h. ago 'Remember guys' Aljamain Sterling defends former rival Henry Cejudo against quitting allegations after UFC Seattle ends with an eyepoke

'Remember guys' Aljamain Sterling defends former rival Henry Cejudo against quitting allegations after UFC Seattle ends with an eyepoke  Bloody Elbow

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9 h. ago Seattle pushes to rezone SODO for housing, port leaders push back

Seattle pushes to rezone SODO for housing, port leaders push back  FOX 13 Seattle

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9 h. ago ‘Reckless urban planning:’ Seattle agencies clash over affordable housing proposal

‘Reckless urban planning:’ Seattle agencies clash over affordable housing proposal  MyNorthwest

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10 h. ago Bus stolen from Holy Rosary Church in West Seattle turns up in SeaTac

Bus stolen from Holy Rosary Church in West Seattle turns up in SeaTac  KOMO News

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10 h. ago March to remember Chinese expulsion in Seattle highlights immigrants

March to remember Chinese expulsion in Seattle highlights immigrants  Northwest Asian Weekly

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10 h. ago Seattle Catholics pray for pope: 'We need him now more than ever'

Seattle Catholics pray for pope: 'We need him now more than ever'  The Seattle Times

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