The Thistle And Shamrock: Gaelic Voices
Explore the branches of contemporary song sprouting from the roots of ancient vocal traditions.
Music & Culture
New Mix: Pusha T And Rivers Cuomo Join Zeds Dead, Amber Coffman, TOY, More
This week's show features new music from Amber Coffman, a tribute to a friend and a collaboration between Rivers Cuomo and Pusha T. Plus: Reports of the guitar solo's death were greatly exaggerated.
Songs We Love: Priests, 'JJ'
Priests will release its long-awaited debut album early next year. Here, the D.C. punk band dives into the weirdness of the interpersonal with an out-of-tune piano gone haywire.
The Claypool Lennon Delirium On World Cafe
The collaboration between Sean Lennon and Primus' Les Claypool is a psychedelic extravaganza. Hear the conversation and performance.
Metropolis: 10/8/16
KCRW's Jason Bentley spins a two-hour EDM mix featuring music from Tycho, Jamie xx and M83.
First Watch: Carolina Eyck, 'Leyohmi'
A magical landscape, the sounds of a slithery theremin and one elastic dancer offer an oasis of tranquility in a hectic world.
Haley Bonar: Tiny Desk Concert
In a performance of three songs from Impossible Dream, the Minnesota singer-songwriter achieves a nifty balance of stripped-down intimacy and impeccable polish.
Music Review: 'Day Breaks,' Norah Jones
Music critic Tom Moon says the new album from Norah Jones is more subtle than some of her recent releases and that's a good thing.
World Cafe Next: Henry Jamison
Working alone, with just his ancient 8-track, has done the trick for this New England songwriter. Hear two songs from his forthcoming debut EP.
Lori McKenna On World Cafe
The Nashville songwriter has multiple No. 1 hits to her name, but her songs stay grounded and relatable. Hear a performance and conversation.