World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

Tune in to a mini-concert with Lo Moon

The LA-based psychedelic pop band performs songs from their latest album, I Wish You Way More Than Luck.

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2024-04-15
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Laura Jane Grace confronts past pain on 'Hole In My Head'

The musician, and founder of punk band Against Me!, talks about her latest solo album.

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2024-04-12
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Lindsay Lou taps into the divine feminine on 'Queen of Time'

The Nashville singer-songwriter's latest album features collaborations with Jerry Douglas and Billy Strings.

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2024-04-11
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Brigitte Calls Me Baby is riding a retro rock and roll wave

The Chicago band showcases their nostalgic, yet fresh, sound on This House is Made of Corners.

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2024-04-10
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Listen to Hermanos Gutiérrez's hypnotic guitar interplay

The brother duo perform a blissed-out set recorded at last year's AMERICANAFEST in Nashville.

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2024-04-09
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Tommy Emmanuel shows off his 'fearless' fingerpicking style

One of the best acoustic guitarists in the world performs a live set for World Cafe.

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2024-04-04
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Jamila Woods' latest album strikes for the root of love and heartache

The Chicago-based songwriter and poet talks about her latest album, Water Made Us.

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2024-04-03
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Jacob Collier's sonic world keeps expanding on 'Djesse Vol. 4'

The British musician talks about the fourth installment of his ambitious Djesse project.

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2024-04-01
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Aoife O'Donovan mines a century of women's rights on her latest album

The Grammy Award-winning songwriter drew inspiration from the 19th Amendment to pen her latest album, All My Friends.

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2024-03-29
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The Culture Corner: Stevie Wonder's prolific pen extended to other artists

The songwriting legend wrote songs for the likes of Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin and more.

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2024-03-26
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The Black Crowes reignite their passion for rock on 'Happiness Bastards'

The Atlanta rock band return with their first album in over a decade.

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2024-03-22
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Sarah Jarosz opens up her creative process on 'Polaroid Lovers'

The Grammy-winning artist talks about embracing a more collaborative spirit on her latest record.

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2024-03-21
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Norah Jones finds inspiration in the quiet moments on 'Visions'

The Grammy Award-winning artist talks about her latest album.

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2024-03-18
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'To me, nature is God': Kacey Musgraves ponders life's big questions on new album

The Texas singer-songwriter talks about getting older, signs from the beyond and finding inspiration in nature.

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2024-03-15
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Composer Joe Wong brings his cinematic flair to 'Mere Survival'

The film and TV composer talks about his second solo album, plus scoring hit shows like The Midnight Gospel.

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2024-03-14
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Tune in to a mini-concert with Deeper

The Chicago band performs songs from their latest album, Careful!

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2024-03-12
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The Jesus and Mary Chain talk about 'Glasgow Eyes'

The Scottish rock band talk about their eight studio album.

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2024-03-12
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For DJ Shadow, falling down musical rabbit holes is half the fun

The California producer and sampling pioneer talks about his latest album, Action Adventure.

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2024-03-07
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For Yard Act, hitting the big time was only half the battle

The British rock band talk about their new album, Where's My Utopia?.

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2024-03-04
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Black Futures: In the new millennium, the dance remix reigns supreme

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explores the trends that have defined dance music in the 2000s and beyond.

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2024-02-29
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Billy Porter's latest album is an ode to 'gay church'

The award-winning actor, singer and fashion icon talks about Black Mona Lisa and the road to becoming a pop star.

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2024-02-28
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Tune in to a mini-concert with Sen Morimoto

The Chicago multi-instrumentalist performs songs from his latest album, Diagnosis.

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2024-02-26
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MGMT opt for a different kind of trip on 'Loss of Life'

The psychedelic pop band turn their attention toward love and stability on their fifth record.

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2024-02-23
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Allison Russell celebrates survivor's joy on 'The Returner'

The Canadian multi-instrumentalist talks about her sophomore solo record.

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2024-02-21
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Black Futures: In the '90s, dance music was in a 'constant state of mutation'

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison recounts the proliferation of dance music subgenres in the '90s.

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2024-02-20
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Brittany Howard takes unexpected twists and turns on 'What Now'

The Alabama native talks about the inventive process behind her sophomore solo album, plus she performs live for World Cafe.

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2024-02-16
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Inspired by a childhood tale, Sampha takes to the sky on 'Lahai'

The Mercury Prize-winning musician talks about his arresting sophomore album.

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2024-02-15
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Black Futures: How house music took center stage in the '80s

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison walks us through the synth-driven boom of electronic music in the '80s.

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2024-02-13
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How Slow Pulp used isolation to their advantage on 'Yard'

Lead vocalist Emily Massey joins World Cafe to talk about the indie rock band's sophomore album.

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2024-02-12
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How making music guided Sleater-Kinney through the 'nebulous realm' of grief

Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker talk about the band's 11th studio album, Little Rope.

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2024-02-09
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Kiltro's Chris Bowers Castillo mines his memories of Chile on 'Underbelly'

The frontman of the experimental indie band talks about living in Valparaíso and turning inward on the band's latest record.

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2024-02-08
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Black Futures: How disco set the stage for dance and electronic music

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison dives into the rise of disco in the '70s and the genesis of dance and club culture.

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2024-02-06
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Tré Burt imbued 'Traffic Fiction' with the classic soul, Motown spirit

The Sacramento-based singer-songwriter drew from early memories of listening to music with his late grandfather for his new album, Traffic Fiction.

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2024-02-05
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Tune in to a mini-concert with Will Butler + Sister Squares

The former member of Arcade Fire plays songs off his band's new album.

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2024-02-01
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Black Pumas strike again with 'Chronicles of a Diamond'

The Austin, Texas, band talks about the follow-up to their Grammy Award-nominated self-titled debut.

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2024-01-31
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Dillon Francis isn't done honing his craft

The Los Angeles-based DJ and music producer talks about his latest record, This Mixtape is Fire TOO.

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2024-01-29
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Sense of Place: Provo rapper JTM is at a creative crossroads

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.

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2024-01-26
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Sense of Place: How The Clingers helped pave the way for women in rock music

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.

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2024-01-24
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Sense of Place: Discover the 'Dusty Deseret' sound of Provo's music scene

Zach Collier, co-founder of Provo Music Magazine, talks about the unique blend of folk rock heard in Provo.

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2024-01-23
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Sense of Place: Provo's 'only proper bar within city limits' is a haven for misfits

Step inside ABG's, the only music venue in Provo, Utah with a liquor license.

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2024-01-22
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Sense of Place: This all-ages venue is at the heart of the Provo music scene

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.

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2024-01-19
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Sense of Place: What's a world-class recording studio doing in suburban Utah?

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.

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