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A guide to some of the most beautiful, thought-provoking and inspiring releases from the year gone by — from luminous choral singing to thunderous percussion to smart violin solos.

On this week's show, host Bob Boilen shares his latest, game-changing idea. It's called "The Sole Of A Band" and involves matching photos of footwear with a band's song.

A brother-and-sister act, Angus and Julia Stone are known around the globe for their ability to mesh two strong, separate vocal styles into an artfully mixed combination: Julia's light tones intermingle with Angus' rough, emotive baritone in arresting fashion. Hear the pair perform live in concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live in Philadelphia.

On this edition of All Songs Considered, we've got special sneak previews of some of the most anticipated albums of the coming months.

Jeff Beck's new album — available here in its entirety until its release on April 13 — is a collection of songs that suit his adventurous style, with some cushioned by a symphony orchestra and another featuring the young soul singer Joss Stone.

Preview some of the artists playing the Montreal International Jazz Festival, a musical grand prix.

Recording around a single microphone, the North Dakota singer sounds as if he's performing in your living room. For these wonderfully honest stories, the fit is perfect.

The band's mix of guitars, strings and Matt Berninger's coolly dreamy delivery has attracted fans from all over the demographic map; its songs seemed written specifically for lovelorn mixtapes. Hear The National perform a live concert from WXPN in Philadelphia as part of the 10th annual NON-COMMvention.

In "When I Write My Master's Thesis," Samson juggles a lively mind and a directionless heart.

On this edition of All Songs Considered we feature a cut from the new Fool's Gold record, new music from Built To Spill, and the ethereal, ambient rock of Apse.