WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians
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The English rock band looks to '80s synth pop on their seventh studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Amos Lee on his latest album, 'Transmissions'
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The Philadelphia musician wanted to reconnect with his tight-knit circle of bandmates on his new record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Tune in to a mini-concert with TEKE::TEKE
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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
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American Aquarium on their latest album, 'Fear of Standing Still'
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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
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Paris Paloma on her debut album, 'Cacophony'
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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
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David Gilmour on his latest album, 'Luck and Strange'
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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
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Tune in to a mini-concert with English Teacher
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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
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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
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Memories blossom on Hurray for the Riff Raff's latest record
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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
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Acadiana Music Spotlight: Louis Michot & Swamp Magic
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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
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The Folk Implosion return with 'Walk Thru Me' after decades away
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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
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Jessica Pratt cracks open the sunny veneer of the California dream
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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
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For Nick Cave, it took enduring devastation to embrace true joy
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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
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The Culture Corner: Enter Soweto Gospel Choir's 'House of Worship'
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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
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Grace Cummings' vocal power is in full effect on 'Ramona'
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The Australian artist performs songs from her latest album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Gillian Welch and David Rawlings look back on turbulent times on 'Woodland'
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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
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For Elvis, Memphis was a wellspring of musical creation
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A new box set chronicles Elvis Presley's time in Grind City. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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How a much-needed breather helped Dr. Dog craft its latest record
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The Philadelphia band is back with a new self-titled album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Sense of Place: ATARASHII GAKKO! wants to awaken Tokyo from its doldrums
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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
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Sense of Place: How American singer Davina Robinson found the blues in Osaka
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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
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Tune in to a mini-concert with The Felice Brothers
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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
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Sense of Place: The Bawdies are faithful craftsmen of the art of rock music
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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
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Sense of Place: Here's five songs that'll make you fall in love with J-Pop
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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
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Sense of Place: Meet the composer behind 'Super Mario Kart'
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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
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Hear a live acoustic performance from The Lemon Twigs
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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
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