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| Lyn Collins encoded 'a bit of the future' into 'Think (About It)' | 19 Mar 2026 | 00:16:58 | |
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explains how the influential single released in 1972 has lived on through hip-hop, Baltimore club and viral TikTok dances. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Ratboys on their latest album, 'Singin' to an Empty Chair' | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:30:05 | |
The Chicago rock band's new record was partly shaped by vocalist Julia Steiner's experience in therapy. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| 50 years into his career, Vince Gill feels at the top of his game | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:28:01 | |
The Country Music Hall of Famer is in the midst of releasing a new EP every month for a year for his 50 Years From Home project. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Silvana Estrada’s latest album came after experiencing profound grief | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:38:08 | |
The Mexican musician explains how the late ranchera icon Chavela Vargas helped her find her way back to songwriting after the death of her best friend. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Kashus Culpepper's first 'Act' started just 6 years ago, when he picked up a guitar | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:32:56 | |
The rising country act from Alabama went from performing covers in the Navy to sharing stages with Wyatt Flores and Jelly Roll. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Acadiana Music Showcase: Andrina Turenne | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:11:53 | |
This Canadian folk singer-songwriter has strong ties to Southern Louisiana. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Cate Le Bon didn't want to write about heartbreak. She did it anyways. | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:32:37 | |
The Welsh songwriter channeled a sense of calmness to create the lush world of Michelangelo Dying. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Acadiana Music Showcase: Malentina | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:15:15 | |
Malentina mixes musical influences from her birthplace in Puerto Rico with the culture of Southern Louisiana. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Mariachi music and punk rock have more in common than you might think | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:37:42 | |
Matt Caughthran, lead singer of The Bronx, talks about the punk band's foray into mariachi music. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Tune in to a mini-concert with MT Jones | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:16:16 | |
The musician from Liverpool, England, performs songs from his debut album, Joy. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Personal Records: Tim Heidecker | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:19:52 | |
The comedian and musician joins World Cafe to share the songs that have shaped his life. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| 30 years in, hip-hop duo Atmosphere still has a lot to say | 30 Mar 2026 | 00:25:04 | |
The Minneapolis duo, Ant and Slug, join us to talk about their latest studio album, Jestures. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Watch: On his debut solo LP, Flea fulfills a lifelong promise | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:28:55 | |
Long before he became bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea was enamored with jazz music. On Honora, he puts that love to practice. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Langhorne Slim on his latest album, 'The Dreamin’ Kind' | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:29:41 | |
The singer-songwriter's eighth studio album takes a turn toward rock. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| The Nude Party on their latest album, 'Look Who's Back' | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:29:49 | |
The North Carolina band drew influences from some of their favorite artists, like Neil Young and Natural Child. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Amy Grant returns with 'The Me That Remains' | 08 May 2026 | 00:32:11 | |
The Christian pop mainstay's latest record is her first in 13 years. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Samm Henshaw on his latest album, 'It Could Be Worse' | 06 May 2026 | 00:33:30 | |
The English musician joins World Cafe to talk about his second studio album. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Kacey Musgraves is having the time of her life in the 'Middle of Nowhere' | 01 May 2026 | 00:29:27 | |
Following a trip back to her Texas hometown, Musgraves imbued her new album with a traditional country sound, plus features from Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert and more. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Tune in to a mini-concert with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:20:13 | |
Since their formation almost two decades ago, this Baltimore group has become one of the premier attractions in the jam band world. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Beverly and Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland are facing mortality with unadulterated joy | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:40:23 | |
Glenn-Copeland and his wife worked together on Laughter in Summer, a record that contends with the electronic music pioneer's recent diagnosis with a major cognitive disorder. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Acadiana Music Showcase: Grand Nathaniel | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:12:36 | |
Grand Nathaniel, a fixture in the Lafayette, La., scene for over 30 years, performs songs from his latest album, Lonely Wanderer. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Squeeze closes the loop on songs they first started writing as teens | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:19:50 | |
The English rock band's latest album, Trixies, consists of material Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook wrote when they were 19 and 16 years old. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Jessie Ware dances toward something deeper on 'Superbloom' | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:27:18 | |
On her sixth studio album, the English singer crafts a place where pleasure, joy and real connection commingle. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| How Rage Against the Machine's 'Evil Empire' unified the masses | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:11:44 | |
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison says the rock band's second studio album was "one of the most inspired, quintessential mainstream rock records of the '90s." See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Billy Idol has lived to tell his tale | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:38:05 | |
The rock icon is the subject of a documentary called Billy Idol Should Be Dead. He's also among 2026's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Hiss Golden Messenger doesn't want to throw in the towel | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:30:59 | |
Frontman MC Taylor talks about infusing the band's latest album, I'm People, with a sense of hope. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Personal Records: Michael Imperioli | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:25:15 | |
The Emmy Award-winning actor sits down with World Cafe's Raina Douris to share some of the songs that have defined his story so far. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Tune in to a mini-concert with The Belair Lip Bombs | 21 May 2026 | 00:15:00 | |
The Australian indie rock band performs songs from their latest album, Again. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| In 1971, Aretha Franklin captured the energy of the counterculture movement | 19 May 2026 | 00:11:40 | |
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison reflects on the legacy of Aretha Live at Fillmore West. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Genesis Owusu on his latest album, 'Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge' | 18 May 2026 | 00:28:36 | |
The Australian musician's third studio album reflects on the social and political turbulence of modern times. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Acadiana Music Showcase: Corey Ledet | 14 May 2026 | 00:16:41 | |
The Grammy Award-nominated zydeco musician performs songs from his latest album, Live in Alaska. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Tune in to a mini-concert with Julianna Riolino | 13 May 2026 | 00:21:03 | |
The Ontario musician performs songs from her sophomore album, Echo in the Dust. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Sally Baby's Silver Dollars pours their heart into every performance | 12 May 2026 | 00:38:01 | |
The New Orleans band performs songs from their new self-titled debut EP. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| MUNA makes 'all-consuming limerence' sound so good on new album | 11 May 2026 | 00:20:24 | |
The Los Angeles trio joins World Cafe to talk about their fourth studio album, Dancing on the Wall. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| On his latest album, Rostam asks what it means to be American | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:37:37 | |
The musician, producer and Vampire Weekend cofounder shares musical insights from American Stories. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Tune in to a mini-concert with Sotomayor | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:17:31 | |
The Mexico City duo performs songs from their latest album, WABI SABI. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| How Courtney Barnett's meeting with a mantis led to 'Creature of Habit' | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:33:50 | |
The Australian musician's search for meaning amid a sea of change in Southern California set the backdrop for her new album. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Say She She on their latest album, 'Cut & Rewind' | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:34:26 | |
Piya Malik, Nya Brown and Sabrina Cunningham join us to talk about their third studio album. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Why did José González use generative AI on his latest album? | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:25:44 | |
The Swedish songwriter and humanist says Against the Dying of the Light is "an urgent call to preserve the light of humanity." See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Jazz guitar legend Bill Frisell looks back on his 40-year career | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:27:14 | |
Bill Frisell performs a song made famous by Barbra Streisand, live for World Cafe. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Joshua Ray Walker on his latest album, 'Ain’t Dead Yet' | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:46:44 | |
Following a cancer diagnosis, the Dallas country musician confronts mortality on his latest record. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
| Jack Antonoff on Bleachers' new album, 'everyone for ten minutes' | 22 May 2026 | 00:34:51 | |
The Bleachers frontman and record producer talks about making everyone for ten minutes. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy | |||
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