The Black Angels On World Cafe
The Black Angels are successfully carrying on Austin’s psychedelic rock legacy. We’ll hear a set of music from their 2013 album Indigo Meadow. You can download a song from our set today as well.
Category: Studio Sessions
Hurray For The Riff Raff On World Cafe
From the Bronx to the French Quarter, here’s a singer that represents the outsiders and underdogs.
KCRW Presents: Future Islands
Watch the synth-powered Baltimore rock band perform “Seasons (Waiting on You)” for KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic earlier this month, with the aid of new drummer Mike Lowry.
John Butler Trio On World Cafe
Don’t call the John Butler Trio a “jam band.” As Butler himself says on this episode of World Cafe, the jams are part of the songs, not a springboard to more improvising.
Warpaint On World Cafe
The foursome learned a lot from touring, and stripping the songs to their essence was the big takeaway. Their most recent album, self-titled Warpaint, is the first on which their drummer, Stella Mozgawa, has been part of the creative process all the way through. Today, we will chat with her about the band’s artistic growth and what kind of effect listening to a lot of hip-hop has had on the band’s sound.
Folk Alley Presents: Cahalen Morrison & Eli West
The Seattle folk duo’s new song, “Down in the Lonesome Draw,” is about searching for work and opportunity — a relevant topic for musicians and music lovers alike. Watch Morrison and West perform the song live for FolkAlley.com.
Tony Joe White On World Cafe
Over the years, White’s songs have been covered by Elvis Presley, Brook Benton, Tina Turner and Dusty Springfield. Now, the father of swamp-rock has a new album called Hoodoo.
Dumpstaphunk On World Cafe
Dumpstaphunk has thrived in the New Orleans funk scene alongside some of the best in the business.
Gregory Alan Isakov on World Cafe
The musician and farmer discusses the controversy behind his song’s appearance in a fast-food ad.
Potty Mouth On World Cafe
Potty Mouth formed in Northampton, Mass., in 2011. The band released a vinyl EP in 2012, and last year put out a full-length record called Hell Bent. With a name inspired by the title of a Bratmobile album, Potty Mouth revels in the sheer volume and eager, youthful enthusiasm of punk.
Foxygen On World Cafe
While we anxiously wait for Foxygen’s upcoming double album release, here are four songs from the band’s album, We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic.
Jitterbug Vipers On ‘Song Travels’
The 1930s-style “viper jazz” band swings with rock ‘n’ roll fury in a live studio session.
Lucius on World Cafe
A five-piece band from Brooklyn, Lucius is led by two singers, Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, who met at Berklee College of Music in Boston. They crafted their unique vocal sound over the decade they’ve worked together, and now even dress alike.
San Fermin on World Cafe
The band’s debut album is full of stately folk-pop music. But its arrangements also owe a lot to songwriter Ellis Ludwig-Leone’s classical roots, as well as his work with arranger Nico Muhly.
Robbie Fulks On World Cafe
The singer discusses flat-picking, his frustrating career in Nashville, and Gone Away Backwards.
World Cafe Next: Lake Street Dive
The quartet, which met at the New England Conservatory in Boston, combines great instrumental virtuosity with a love for roots-influenced music with jazzy flair.
Mavis Staples On World Cafe
Staples’ gospel-rooted solo recordings have captivated artists such as Bob Dylan and Prince, and helped pave the way for contemporary soul music. Over the course of her 50-year career, Staples has become a legend on the strength of her huge vocals and messages of hope.
Of Montreal On World Cafe
Hear the indie-rock band perform songs from Lousy With Sylvianbriar, recorded live in Philadelphia.
Tom Jones On World Cafe
The Welsh performer sings blues, gospel and Leonard Cohen on his new album, Spirit in the Room.
Graham Nash On World Cafe
The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer visits the WXPN studios to reflect on his days in The Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash. His new autobiography, Wild Tales: A Rock & Roll Life, takes readers on a page-by-page journey through the musician’s life.