The Contenders, Vol. 3: Our running list of the year's best songs

Host Robin Hilton hangs with composer and artist Julia Holter and NPR's Lars Gotrich to gab about their favorite new music, including the calming sounds of Helado Negro, Daisy Rickman and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. Jessica Pratt: "Life Is" from 'Here In The Pitch' 2. Deerlady: "Masterpieces" from 'Greatest Hits' 3. Helado Negro: "Colores Del Mar" from 'Phasor' 4. Julia Holter: "Spinning" from 'Something in the Room She Moves' 5. Daisy Rickman: "Signpost to the Stars" from 'Howl' 6. Frances Chang: "Spiral in Houston" from 'Psychedelic Anxiety' 7. Jessika Kenney & Eyvind Kang: "Ocean" from 'Azure' Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy