Sufjan Stevens, Courtney Barnett, The Dodos, Toro Y Moi

New Mix: Toro Y Moi, Courtney Barnett, Pops Staples, More All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share their favorite songs of the week, including a dance jam, loud-and-proud Texas punk and music from Courtney Barnett worth waiting for. Hear The Songs And Discussion ALL SONGS CONSIDERED All Songs At 15: On Hearing Sufjan Stevens For The First Time This week in our Throwback Thursday we share a favorite memory: the day we first heard Sufjan Stevens. Read How Sufjan Got On NPR TINY DESK CONCERTS John Reilly & Friends: Tiny Desk Concert Though he's best known as an actor, Reilly proves himself as a singer and guitarist while working alongside Tom Brosseau, Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark and others. See The Tiny Desk Performance FIRST LISTEN First Listen: Paperhaus, 'Paperhaus' The D.C. guitar band's music can be jarring and jagged, as its members channel Krautrock and psychedelic blues. But it's also dreamy, with lilt and grit. Hear The Full Album ALL SONGS TV The Dodos, 'Competition' In the band's latest video, for the song "Competition," singer and guitarist Meric Long reveals his secret passion for modern dance. Watch The Video