Peter Hook On World Cafe
Few musicians have more of a signature sound or personality than Hook. Hear a live performance and interview with the post-punk pioneer.
Music Interviews
Ben Gibbard Talks About Death Cab For Cutie's New Album And First Single, 'Gold Rush'
Death Cab for Cutie is coming out with a new album called Thank You For Today. Lead singer Ben Gibbard talks with All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen about the first single, "Gold Rush."
'Just Around The Corner': Hozier Shares Details Of His Upcoming Record
The Irish singer-songwriter talks about the follow-up to his 2014 self-titled debut and shares lyrics from a forthcoming single.
Watch The Fairfield Four & The Campbell Brothers Perform Live
Enjoy a Gospel Roots Of Rock And Soul concert with a rich variety of material from the African American Holiness-Pentecostal repertoire.
Neko Case On 'Hell-On'
NPR's Scott Simon talks to singer Neko Case about her new album Hell-On.
Remembering Anthony Bourdain's Love For Music
Hear the master chef and truth-telling enthusiast talk about the music he holds close during this 2007 interview.
Robert Finley On World Cafe
He's loved music and performing his whole life. Now, he has finally released his debut album in his early 60s.
The Cast Of 'The Band's Visit' On What Makes The Broadway Smash Relatable
The first Broadway show to grace NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series, The Band's Visit is nominated for 11 Tony Awards. Stars Tony Shalhoub and Katrina Lenk sat down with Ari Shapiro after the performance.
Matt Maltese Writes Love Songs For The End Of The World
The 22-year-old singer has been likened to David Bowie in fashion sense, Morrissey in vocal similarities and Father John Misty in his knack for satirical and apocalyptic-themed lyrics.
Courtney Barnett On World Cafe
The Australian artist's latest album Tell Me How You Really Feel is marvelous for many reasons. Barnett discusses writing about doubt while exuding total ease and artistic certainty.