Episodes
The former member of Arcade Fire plays songs off his band's new album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Published 02/01/24
The Austin, Texas, band talks about the follow-up to their Grammy Award-nominated self-titled debut. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Published 01/31/24
The Los Angeles-based DJ and music producer talks about his latest record, This Mixtape is Fire TOO. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Published 01/29/24
James Curran, who goes by the moniker JTM, talks about striking a balance between making secular hip-hop music while also wanting to share his faith. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Published 01/26/24
The Clinger sisters from Utah, who found success in the the '60s, were one of the first all-girl groups to play their own instruments and be signed to a major label. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Published 01/24/24
Zach Collier, co-founder of Provo Music Magazine, talks about the unique blend of folk rock heard in Provo.
Published 01/23/24
Step inside ABG's, the only music venue in Provo, Utah with a liquor license.
Published 01/22/24
Velour Live Music Gallery and its owner, Corey Fox, have helped launch the careers of bands like Neon Trees, Imagine Dragons and The Moth & The Flame.
Published 01/19/24
World Cafe visits June Audio, alongside Provo band The National Parks, to find out what makes this recording studio so key to the local music scene.
Published 01/19/24
Inspired by their early days as a band, The Aces open up about growing up in the mostly Mormon city of Provo on I've Loved You For So Long.
Published 01/18/24
The Chicago-based musician performs songs from her latest album, Tomorrow's Fire.
Published 01/17/24
First rising to prominence in the mid-'90s, the Southern California outfit says reuniting to make their first album in 23 years felt totally natural.
Published 01/12/24
The Austin native talks about how songs rejected for a film score led to his latest record.
Published 01/11/24
The 21-year-old singer finds inspiration in the legendary crooners of the '50s and '60s.
Published 01/08/24
The Kentucky musician's debut album explores what it means to be a Korean American navigating life in the U.S.
Published 01/05/24
Music record executive Peter Jesperson remembers discovering The Replacements and more in his new memoir, Euphoric Recall.
Published 01/03/24
The Chicago-based musician talks about how everything from Toni Morrison to animation inspired his latest album.
Published 01/03/24
My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James talks about the band's new record, Happy Holiday!
Published 12/25/23
The World Cafe correspondent shares the records he kept coming back to this year.
Published 12/21/23
Today, we bring you live performances from songwriter Jobi Riccio and Americana group The Band of Heathens.
Published 12/19/23
Hiss Golden Messenger frontman MC Taylor talks about loosening his creative approach on the band's latest album, Jump for Joy.
Published 12/14/23
Today, we bring you live performances from songwriter and mandolin player Brennen Leigh and Canadian folk artist Bahamas.
Published 12/12/23
The multi-instrumentalist performs songs from her new album, Sorry I Haven't Called.
Published 12/11/23
The Swedish band talks about their first album in eleven years, The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons
Published 12/07/23
Today, we bring you live performances from Cat Clyde and Adeem the Artist.
Published 12/05/23