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.
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.
From the Bronx to the French Quarter, here’s a singer that represents the outsiders and underdogs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 has thrived in the New Orleans funk scene alongside some of the best in the business.
The musician and farmer discusses the controversy behind his song’s appearance in a fast-food ad.
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.
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.
The 1930s-style “viper jazz” band swings with rock ‘n’ roll fury in a live studio session.
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.
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.
The singer discusses flat-picking, his frustrating career in Nashville, and Gone Away Backwards.
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.
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.
Hear the indie-rock band perform songs from Lousy With Sylvianbriar, recorded live in Philadelphia.
The Welsh performer sings blues, gospel and Leonard Cohen on his new album, Spirit in the Room.
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.