The Montreal-based band blends together different influences, from japanese folk to J-Pop and Brazilian surf rock. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Frontman BJ Barham talks about working with producer Shooter Jennings and tackling the complexity of Southern identity on the band's new album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The English singer-songwriter chats about why "labour" went viral and the inspirations behind her new album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The English guitarist and songwriter joins us to talk about his fifth studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

This English indie rock band formed while studying at the Leeds Conservatoire in 2020. Four years laters, they won the Mercury Prize. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The funk, soul and R&B band from Seattle explores the more complicated side of love on their latest album, Love Direction. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

On The Past is Still Alive, folk songwriter Alynda Segarra reignites visions from a past life and the people they've met along the way. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe's new concert series highlights music from Louisiana's Cajun Country. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Lou Barlow and John Davis talk about what brought them together again, plus they perform live for World Cafe. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Los Angeles-based musician was inspired by the dark side of state's mythology in the making of her fourth studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Australian musician talks about the motivation and meaning behind Wild God, a new album with his band The Bad Seeds. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison digs into the South African gospel group's latest record, which recontextualizes classic club hits. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Australian artist performs songs from her latest album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The folk duo's latest album is named after the East Nashville studio that was destroyed by a devastating tornado outbreak in 2020. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

A new box set chronicles Elvis Presley's time in Grind City. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Philadelphia band is back with a new self-titled album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Following a set at Coachella and a breakout hit, this energetic Japanese girl group has its sights set on world domination. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Philadelphia-born singer found a thriving community of jazz and blues musicians after moving to Japan. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The New York-based folk rock band perform songs from their latest album, Valley of Abandoned Songs. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Japanese band's discography is heavily inspired by the American rock of the '60s, but with their own distinctive twist. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

From Hikaru Utada to imase, these tracks showcase the versatility found within Japanese pop music. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Soyo Oka walks us through her journey from studying classical music to calling up Nintendo looking for a gig. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The music of Long Island duo Michael and Brian D'Addario is rooted in '70s rock and pop. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Meet the eclectic J-pop trio, CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Osaka band has made pop punk confections for more than 40 years, and they have no intention of slowing down. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy