All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: A roundup of December albums

January 2, 2026

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  • The January 2nd episode of "All Songs Considered" presents an abbreviated, lightning-round edition of "New Music Friday" focusing on significant album releases from December that were previously missed. 
  • The episode highlights a diverse set of December releases, including a deluxe reissue of Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here 50', the evolving project 'USB002' by Fred Again.., and the debut album 'Holo Boy' from This Is Lorelei. 
  • Stephen Thompson also covers new music from HEALTH ('CONFLICT DLC'), Juliana Hatfield ('Lightning Might Strike'), DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ ('Fantasy'), and Daniel Lopatin's score for 'Marty Supreme'. 

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Episode Introduction and Context
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  • Key Takeaway: The January 2nd ‘New Music Friday’ episode is a short-form, lightning-round edition covering missed December album releases.
  • Summary: Host Stephen Thompson welcomed listeners to a special, short edition of ‘New Music Friday’ on January 2nd. This format was adopted because January 2nd is not a major release date. The focus is specifically on highlighting albums that were overlooked during the normal December episodes.
Pink Floyd Deluxe Reissue
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  • Key Takeaway: Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ received a deluxe reissue box set celebrating its 50th anniversary, featuring new tracks and a new mix.
  • Summary: The music played is from Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here,’ which turned 50 in the fall. This album was reissued as a box set, which includes fresh tracks and a new mix. The set also contains a hardcover book for interested collectors.
Fred Again.. Project Update
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  • Key Takeaway: Fred Again.. is continuously updating his project, ‘USB002’, which functions as an evolving album/playlist featuring guests like Danny Brown and Floating Points.
  • Summary: DJ and producer Fred Again.. has been rolling out updates to his latest project, which is described as part album, part playlist, and part data dump. The work is ever-evolving and currently exceeds two hours in runtime. Notable guests appearing throughout the project include Danny Brown and Floating Points.
This Is Lorelei Album Review
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  • Key Takeaway: This Is Lorelei, the solo project of Nate Amos (Water from Your Eyes), released the sharp and charming album ‘Holo Boy’ in December.
  • Summary: Nate Amos, known for his work in Water from Your Eyes, released his first full album under the name This Is Lorelei in 2024, followed by a December release. This new album features re-recorded songs previously shared on Bandcamp over the years. The resulting record is described as sharp, polished, breezy, poppy, and sonically far-reaching.
HEALTH’s Industrial Metal Update
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  • Key Takeaway: LA band Health released their sixth record, ‘CONFLICT DLC’, which refines their signature sound of industrial electronics fused with crunchy metal, while incorporating elements of light and beauty.
  • Summary: The LA band Health has been refining their sound for over 20 years, blending industrial electronics with raw, crunchy metal. Their sixth record, ‘CONFLICT DLC’, showcases the band’s grit and power. The album also demonstrates a willingness to allow slivers of light and beauty into their typically heavy sound.
Juliana Hatfield’s Latest Work
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  • Key Takeaway: Juliana Hatfield, an underappreciated artist since the late 1980s, released her latest album, ‘Lightning Might Strike’, in mid-December.
  • Summary: Juliana Hatfield has been producing quality work since the late 1980s across various projects, including Blake Babies and The Lemonheads. She is characterized as an underappreciated treasure in music. Her latest album, ‘Lightning Might Strike’, was released in the middle of December.
DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ’s Long Release
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  • Key Takeaway: DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ released ‘Fantasy’, a nearly four-hour, 40-track collection blending 80s pop nostalgia with euphoric house music.
  • Summary: The London House Music DJ known as DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ dropped a massive collection titled ‘Fantasy’. This release spans nearly four hours and contains 40 tracks. The music is characterized as a charming swirl of nostalgia and euphoria, mixing 80s pop signifiers with throbbing house music.
Daniel Lopatin Score Highlight
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  • Key Takeaway: Daniel Lopatin (Oneohtrix Point Never) has a shortlisted movie score for ‘Marty Supreme’ that is worth checking out, following his work on ‘Uncut Gems’.
  • Summary: As awards season ramps up, Daniel Lopatin’s score for the movie ‘Marty Supreme’ has made the Oscars shortlists. Lopatin, also known as Oneohtrix Point Never, was responsible for the highly stressful score of the film ‘Uncut Gems’. Both the movie ‘Marty Supreme’ and its score were released on Christmas Day.
Episode Credits and Sign-off
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  • Key Takeaway: The episode concluded with acknowledgments for the production team and a preview of the next episode featuring Celia Gregory.
  • Summary: The show credits Noah Caldwell for audio production and Otis Hart for editing, with Suraya Mohamed serving as Executive Producer. The next episode will feature Celia Gregory of WNXP in Nashville to discuss new 2026 music. Listeners are encouraged to be well and treat themselves to great music.