All Songs Considered

New Music Friday: The best releases out on Aug. 12

The best new albums out this week include Cheat Codes from Danger Mouse and Black Thought, a stunning debut from singer and TikTok phenom Bella Poarch, Hudson Mohawke's Cry Sugar and more. Featured Albums: 1. Danger Mouse &amp; Black Thought — Cheat Codes Featured Songs: "Strangers," "Aquamarine" 2. Bella Poarch — Dolls Featured Songs: "Dolls," "Build a Bitch" 3. Hudson Mohawke — Cry Sugar Featured Songs: "Rain Shadow," "Ingle Nook," "Stump," "Behold" 4. Beastie Boys — Check Your Head (Deluxe Edition) Featured Songs: "Jimmy James," "Gratitude," "So What'Cha Want (Butt Naked Version)," "Pass the Mic (Pt. 2, Skills To Pay The Bills)" 5. NIKI — Nicole Featured Songs: "Keeping Tabs," "Take A Chance With Me," "Facebook Friends" Lightning Round: Andy Bey — Experience and Judgment Peter Mulvey &amp; SistaSrings — Love is the Only Thing Sylvan Esso — No Rules Sandy Tomu DJ — Half Moon Bay Other notable releases for Aug. 12: Boris — Heavy Rocks (2022) Pale Waves — Unwanted Panda Bear &amp; Sonic Boom — Reset Pavement — Slanted and Enchanted (30th Anniversary Edition) Rat Tally — In My Car Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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