The Black Angels.

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.

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Future Islands perform live on KCRW.

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.

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John Butler Trio.

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.

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Warpaint.

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.

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Tony Joe White.

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.

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Potty Mouth.

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.

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Foxygen.

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.

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Lucius' new album, Wildewoman, is out now.

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.

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San Fermin.

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.

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Mavis Staples.

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.

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Graham Nash.

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.

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