The Contenders, Vol. 20: The songs we can't stop playing this week

We update our running list of the year's best songs with more calming sounds from Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi, the electronic artist Jon Hopkins, Muno singer Katie Gavin's new solo album and more. Featured artists and songs: 1. Jónsi: "Flicker," from First Light 2. Katie Gavin: "Aftertaste," from What A Relief 3. Jon Hopkins: "part viii - nothing is lost," from RITUAL 4. Katie Malco: "Fatal Attraction (feat. Laura Stevenson)" (Single) 5. Clairo: "Add Up My Love," from Charm 6. Max Richter: "Movement, Before All Flowers," from In A Landscape Enjoy the show? Tell a friend and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcats. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy