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Why Dr. Dog's Scott McMicken called on a band of strangers for his solo record

The musician talks about making Shabang with the help of his group, THE EVER-EXPANDING.

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The key to writing a boygenius song? Tell the truth.

Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus chat about group therapy, Rainer Maria Rilke and the...

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For Lizzy McAlpine, songwriting is all about trusting your instincts

The Philadelphia native chats about the story behind her breakout record, five seconds flat.

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Set sail for Caroline Polachek's island

The pop star talks about the myriad sonic and visual influences behind her new record, Desire, I...

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How Irish folk music inspired Trapper Schoepp's 'Siren Songs'

The Wisconsin singer-songwriter talks about the influences behind his latest record.

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'Fuse' reignites Everything But The Girl after a decadeslong hiatus

What started as a casual experiment evolved into the U.K. duo's first studio album in 24 years.

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The Culture Corner: How Massive Attack shook up pop culture in 1998

Examining the cultural impact of Massive Attack's biggest record, "Mezzanine."

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SYML walks the line between grief and love on 'The Day My Father Died'

The Seattle musician performs songs from his latest album, which features Lucius, Guy Garvey of...

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Making 'Multitudes' carried Feist through new beginnings

The musician's first full-length album since 2017 was influenced by the birth of her daughter and...

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Sense of Place: Denton, Texas' Brave Combo does things their own way

The fierce independence behind their polka music has taken Brave Combo from Japan to an episode...

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Sense of Place: How did Denton, Texas, become an unlikely jazz mecca?

Join us as we attend a rehearsal and talk with University of North Texas' One O'Clock Lab Band's...

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Sense of Place: Step inside Dan's Silverleaf Bar in Denton, Texas

Whether they're just starting out or they're big stars, like Leon Russell, it's a place to see...

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'Five Easy Hot Dogs' is a musical departure for Mac DeMarco

The record is all instrumental — no vocals, no lyrics — and was written and recorded on a road...

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On 'Continue as a Guest,' The New Pornographers skirt creative expectations

Frontman Carl Newman talks about the band's new album and why he steers clear of the internet.

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Ruston Kelly tore it all down on his new album — so he could build something better

The country singer calls it a foundation. In this session, Hear a live performance of songs from...

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Hozier takes things to the extreme on 'Eat Your Young'

The Irish crooner talks about his recent EP and offers details about his new album, Unreal...

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Nick Hakim flows seamlessly through R&B, soul and psychedelia on 'COMETA'

Hakim stopped by World Cafe for a mini-concert featuring live performances of songs off his...

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Hear live performances from Nickel Creek's first album in nearly a decade

Plus, Chris Thile and Sara Watkins join World Cafe to talk about the making of and meaning behind...

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Dionne Warwick has never been afraid to say what's on her mind

One of the greatest artists of all time, Warwick joins World Cafe to recount stories from...

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Say She She's sweet harmonies make the band's 'discodelic soul' music shine

Vocalist Piya Malik talks about how the Brooklyn band formed and their debut album, Prism.

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