In Parquet Court's latest album, Sympathy For Life, The band brings in more synths, keyboards and dance than ever before.

The virtuoso blends his blistering brand of bluegrass with forays into psychedelia and jam band territory.

Hear the band's very first performance since the pandemic began, recorded live for World Cafe.

In this session, Sierra Ferrell talks about her life and adventures so far. Plus, you'll hear live recordings of her performances from last years XPoNential Music Festival.

Surrounded by an intimate group of trusted friends and musicians in a Colorado barn, Neil Young was able to make a new album just the way he wanted.

The songwriter, who has worked behind the scenes in the Nashville music community, has released her sophomore solo album, Pins and Needles.

In this session, enjoy a conversation with Toronto-raised singer-songwriter Mustafa, along with live performances of songs from his debut full length album, When Smoke Rises.

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats perform songs from their first full-length studio album in four years.

Timothy Showalter is one of those people who feels... and makes you feel, too, both in conversation, where he's earnest and generous and empathetic, and with his music.

In our World Cafe First Times series, we'll dig into our archives to hear some very early performances from artists destined for big, big things.

We've chosen 30 artists who are 30 years old or younger that we believe are poised to be the next generation of World Cafe stars. Each week, we'll reveal one of the artists on that list.

While the pandemic has been immeasurably difficult, there were also some silver linings for Lukas Nelson – like getting to spend more time with family.

We spoke with the Americana superstar about her new album, In These Silent Days, and her recent memoir, Broken Horses. Get cozy.

In this episode of World Cafe, Mickey Guyton talks about Spotify's role in making her music more visible, women in country music getting "chicked," her debut album, Remember Her Name, and more.

On his latest album, K Bay, the singer-songwriter made music in a variety of studios and used a variety of sonic tricks.

On A Southern Gothic, her third full-length album, Adia Victoria emerges as a songwriter capable of nuance and atmosphere.

Home Video is a collection of personal moments from Lucy Dacus' life, translated into song by way of her vulnerable, honest lyricism.

Comparing the station to the moon landing may have come off as hubristic at the time, but MTV would go on to change pop music and its impact on popular culture.

Despite creating art from trauma, Russell is strengthened by love, connection and creation.

With jittery guitars underneath, the Isle of Wight duo's debut single "Chaise Longue" delivers clever and funny lyrics in an unwaveringly disinterested tone.