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Sharon Van Etten Makes A Punchy And Powerful Leap Forward
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Van Etten is more present than ever, but wouldn't be where she is today without the struggle.
Nilüfer Yanya Shows Off Catchy Melodies And A Stunning Voice
Monday, April 08, 2019
Yanya's debut album, Miss Universe, shows off the unique melodies and grounded guitar playing that first earned her attention.
Cautious Clay Took A Bold Leap
Friday, April 05, 2019
Joshua Karpeh, who records as Cautious Clay, shares his story, reflects on his decision to leave real estate to pursue music full time and explains how being raised by a single mom inspired him.
The Suitcase Junket Is A Master Of Musical Imagination
Wednesday, April 03, 2019
Dried animal bones, thrift store cutlery, baby shoes and yes, a suitcase. Matt Lorenz has turned all these found objects into instruments for his one-man band.
Family Is Important To Susan Tedeschi And Derek Trucks
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
The Tedeschi Trucks Band members — connected by birth or by choice — have been living together on tour for long enough that they count as relatives.
Jenny Lewis Finds A 'Beautiful, Funky Way To Grieve'
Friday, March 29, 2019
When listening to Lewis' latest, On the Line, a detail that made you laugh the first time might make you tearful the next.
Lucie Silvas: Powerful Pipes And The Right People
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Silvas couldn't believe the tight-knit community of supportive songwriters she found in Nashville. Those collaborators helped Silvas make her latest album, E.G.O.
Royal Mountain Records Makes Mental Health A Music Industry Priority
Monday, March 25, 2019
Label Founder Menno Versteeg explains why he feels that caring for artists' mental health is, at least in part, a record label's responsibility.
What Makes Edie Brickell Happy
Monday, March 25, 2019
The folk and rock mainstay shares her story and the values that guided her choices along the way.
Look At Emily King Now
Friday, March 22, 2019
King's latest album Scenery rings out with joy and hope. The production is a stunning combination of jazz-inflected R&B and '80s pop.
An Andrew Bird's-Eye View Of His Latest Album
Thursday, March 21, 2019
The indie rock artist zooms way out on humanity across history's timeline, seeking insight about our current age with his latest album My Finest Work Yet.
Popping In For a Pint And Tune At The Cobblestone In Dublin
Monday, March 18, 2019
This cozy spot in Smithfield, Dublin is beloved by locals, tourists and musicians from far and wide.
Bell X1's Paul Noonan Takes 'World Cafe' On A Tour Of Dublin
Monday, March 18, 2019
There's something extra special about going to visit an artist in the place where it all began.
The Chieftains Shares Sounds Of Ireland With The World
Friday, March 15, 2019
Spend your St. Patrick's Day feeling like your having a pint surrounded by friends and family as we visit the six-time Grammy-winning band in Dublin.
Laoise Has An Ear For Sweet Synthesizers
Thursday, March 14, 2019
A chat with the Irish up-and-comer inside Whelan's of Wexford Avenue, one of Dublin's most famous pubs and music venues.
Pillows Queens Makes Spirited Pop Punk
Thursday, March 14, 2019
The Dublin four-piece band sings clever lyrics in loud and proud Irish accents.
Loah's Worldly And Winding Musical Path
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Hear a chat and performance from World Cafe's Sense Of Place trip to Dublin with Loah, recorded live at the iconic Windmill Lane Recording Studios.
David Keenan, A Young Singer With An Old Poet's Soul
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
During World Cafe's Sense Of Place trip to Dublin, we grab a seat by the water to hear the Irish singer-songwriter perform gorgeous songs on acoustic guitar.
Amanda Palmer's Songs Ring Out With Urgency And Compassion, Fury And Love
Friday, March 08, 2019
Palmer's latest album, There Will Be No Intermission, may be her sharpest blow yet.
Maggie Rogers On Her Own Terms
Monday, March 04, 2019
In her World Cafe session, the young singer-songwriter takes the opportunity to reintroduce herself on her own terms, with creative force and an abundance of joy.