'Game Of Thrones' Brings Ed Sheeran In — And Shakes Us Out Of Westeros
Ed Sheeran's cameo on Game of Thrones was, like the artist himself, a polarizing little thing.
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First Watch: Alexander F, 'Swimmers'
In this video from Alexander F — the side-project of Rubblebucket's Alex Toth — a punk singer transforms into a ballerina in a Kafka-referencing piece of individualistic affirmation.
Songs We Love: Katie Von Schleicher, 'Midsummer'
The hazy pop song is from the New York songwriter's upcoming album S***** Hits. She defines the title as "good-time songs you can have a bad night with, driving alone."
Wolves In The Throne Room Blazes Through 'Born From The Serpent's Eye'
In its first-ever music video, the black-metal band plays a section of its barbaric and regal new song in front of a roaring bonfire.
Uncertainty, Mania, Laughter and Sadness: Josh Ritter Writes His Newest Work
A sense of gathering storms, of laughing at the darkness, informed Ritter's most recent record, Gathering. In an Essay for All Songs Considered, he explains the process.
Encore Week: Father John Misty, Alison Krauss, David Crosby And More
Hear five World Cafe sessions from the last few months that are worth a second listen.
First Listen: Declan McKenna, 'What Do You Think About The Car?'
The British teenager has been a rising star since he took home the Emerging Artist prize at Glastonbury two years ago. His debut album lives up to that early promise.
Offa Rex's Olivia Chaney On The 'Dreamlike Nostalgia' Of English Folk
The English vocalist, who's joined forces with The Decemberists in the band Offa Rex, says she's drawn to traditional folk music for its mysticism and age-old themes.
After Rapping His Dissertation, A.D. Carson Is UVa's New Hip-Hop Professor
Carson's doctoral dissertation, a 34-track rap album, went viral. This fall, he'll teach hip-hop history and composition in the hope of giving his students tools to engage in difficult conversations.
Weekend LISTening: 5 Songs You Gotta Hear Right Now
We at World Cafe know there's a lot of new music flying around — so we've selected five current favorite tracks to add to your playlist.