Watch Mandolin Orange Perform 'Cavalry' Live At Pickathon
The North Carolina duo performs a gorgeous folk-pop song on a wooded stage outside Portland, Ore.
Music & Culture
Songs We Love: Miranda Lambert, 'Vice'
For listeners expecting an airing of dirty laundry, Lambert's new single might feel like a sophisticated sucker punch. Instead of bitterness, "Vice" tells a tale of heartache-fueled self-destruction.
Darrell Scott On Mountain Stage
Hear the singer-songwriter pay tribute to his mentor, Guy Clark, live on stage in West Virginia.
Birds Of Chicago On World Cafe
The married duo, featuring a former member of Po' Girl, describes its sound as "secular gospel."
Newport Folk 2016 Preview: Patti Smith, Flight Of The Conchords, More
The Newport Folk Festival puts a high value on artists who speak truth to power. The best of this year's lineup features musicians with messages, who challenge popular perceptions of folk music.
Songs We Love: Abra, 'Thinking Of U'
As Atlanta experiences a house-music renaissance, Abra's openhearted love song sounds like the next great step in soulful minimalism.
Wilco Shares New Song, New Album Details
The band confirms it has a new album called Schmilco coming in September and shares a song called "If I Ever Was A Child." Last week Wilco released another song called "Locator."
Metropolis: 07/16/16
Hear KCRW's Jason Bentley spin Machinedrum, Jagwar Ma, Disclosure and more on this week's two-hour EDM mix.
World Cafe Next: Pinegrove
Hear two songs from the thoughtful New Jersey indie-rock band's new album, Cardinal.
John Doe On World Cafe
Hear the L.A. punk veteran, X co-founder and author perform songs from his new album, The Westerner.