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Buddy And Julie Miller's 'Breakdown On 20th Ave. South' Is Based On A Real Breakdown
Thursday, October 03, 2019
Yes, that's a real address and yes, it refers to a real-life breakdown.
Mattiel's 'Satis Factory' Is Delightfully Unique
Wednesday, October 02, 2019
Mattiel Brown's powerful and assertive vocals lead a pinch of garage rock, a touch of psychedelia and some galloping honky-tonk.
Raphael Saadiq Sends A Universal Message On 'Jimmy Lee'
Tuesday, October 01, 2019
Named after his late brother, the accomplished musician's latest album raises awareness of substance abuse.
Brittany Howard Is Seamless From The Studio To The Stage
Friday, September 20, 2019
The Alabama Shakes lead singer has just released her debut solo album, Jaime, and it's incredible both on the record and performed live.
Ian Noe Reflects On Growing Up In Rural Kentucky
Monday, September 09, 2019
Ian Noe has an incredible way with words, but on his debut album, they are not the most uplifting or pleasant.
Craig Finn Is Interested In The High And The Hangover
Friday, September 06, 2019
The people at the heart of Craig Finn's songs have seen a lot, but are trying to do the right thing.
A Hill Country Blues Riff Lesson From Cedric Burnside
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
Hear why the multi-instrumentalist feels like he made it after growing up in a very poor environment.
World Cafe Encore Week: Revisiting Studio Sessions Of 2019
Monday, August 19, 2019
Hear sessions with King Princess, Cage The Elephant, Rhiannon Giddens and Karl Denson.
How A Skateboard Accident Changed The Shape Of Beirut's Latest Record
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Band leader Zach Condon explains how a simple skateboard trick resulted in a new recording location and different set of songs on Gallipoli.
Shovels & Rope Celebrates A New Album, New Baby, A New Book And A Festival
Monday, August 12, 2019
By Blood is the latest album from the duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst and it resonates out into all of their work.
Pure Bathing Culture Overcomes Adversity On 'Night Pass'
Friday, August 09, 2019
The Portland band was dropped from its label, lost its support team and responded with arguably its strongest work yet.
Susto Winks At The Notion Of Losing His Mind
Thursday, August 08, 2019
Susto's Ever Since I Lost My Mind is as much about his family relationship as it is about his use of psychedelics.
Calexico And Iron & Wine, A Collaboration Renewed
Tuesday, August 06, 2019
Years to Burn is a beautiful slow-burn of an album that often feels at ease, and occasionally doesn't resemble either of the bands that made it.
Perry Farrell Talks Motivation For 'Kind Heaven'
Thursday, August 01, 2019
The charismatic singer has been as successful onstage as he has off, from Lollapalooza to Jane's Addiction.
Molly Burch Isn't Just A Voice. She's Got The Songwriting Chops To Back It Up.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
The classically-trained vocalist just announced a new project, Ballads. But when she stopped by World Cafe, it was to discuss her most recent full-length album, First Flower.
Is Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram The Future Of Blues Music?
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Ingram is an absolute beast on guitar who has impressed a lot of different people over the years, including Buddy Guy, Bootsy Collins and Dave Grohl.
Lukas Nelson's Message Is Simple: 'Go Play Outside'
Monday, July 22, 2019
Lukas Nelson's latest record, Turn Off The News (Build A Garden), includes plenty of guests. Neil Young, Margo Price, and yes, Lukas' dad, Willie Nelson, all appear on the album.
Duff McKagan & Shooter Jennings' 'Tenderness' Is Art In Motion
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Between gigs with time on his hands, Duff, the Guns N' Roses bassist, recorded Tenderness, produced by his old friend, Shooter.
Rodrigo Y Gabriela Find Inner Peace With 'Mettavolution'
Thursday, July 11, 2019
The duo conveys compassion through the music and emotion felt on its latest album, Mettavolution.
The 10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2019 (So Far)
Friday, June 28, 2019
Some say the glass of 2019 is half empty; others say it's half full. We say, "Wow, we've had some incredible artists perform so far this year."
