Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

At the end of each month, NPR Music asks public radio DJs all over the country which tracks they've been playing on repeat. The resulting list, which covers everything from local favorites to international gems, is never predictable and always worth a listen.

September brought us a single from indie rock favorite Kurt Vile's upcoming album, a slinky, slow-burn success from the indomitable Neneh Cherry and a cover of Ray Charles's "Hey Mister" that resonates through the decades.

Kurt Vile, "Bassackwards"

There's something strangely complex about Kurt Vile and his music. He's a true believer in something, but his laid back demeanor and hipster cred may mask a lot of his soul at times. This new epic (nine minutes, 45-odd seconds) "Bassackwards" may very well be his master stroke. It's spacey, sweet, poignant and ridiculous all at the same time and the gentle acoustic guitar and backmasking are perfect complements to his story.

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