John Mayer On World Cafe
"Your true life exists in between the period of time where you stop being an ass and something kills you," Mayer says. "That's your life, and I just started my life."
Music Interviews
Siblings Gracie And Clyde Lawrence On Touring And The Meaning Of Home
The brother and sister have been performing together since they were toddlers, but touring across the country in the soul-pop band Lawrence gave them a new understanding of their relationship.
New Film Celebrates Emily Dickinson's Poetry And 'Quiet Passion'
Many people find fascination in Dickinson's mysterious, reclusive life. But British film director Terence Davies says it was her poetry, more than her personal life, that drew him in.
Todd Rundgren On Technology, Creativity And His New Song With Trent Reznor
One through line connects Todd Rundgren's nearly 50-year career: exploration. All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen spoke to the music veteran about his new album, White Knight, and our dark age.
All Songs +1: A Conversation With Matt Martians And Syd Of The Internet
Guest host Timmhotep Aku talks with Syd and Matt Martians of The Internet about their new solo projects.
'To Be Useful Is Something Incredible': Leo Brouwer Reflects On His Legacy
Brouwer, one of Latin America's most renowned classical composers, sees music as a form of service. "When [humans] give ... they're doing one of the most beautiful things in life," he says.
To Ray Davies, America Is Still A Land Of Opportunity
The former Kinks leader speaks with Steve Inskeep about Americana, a musical distillation of his sometimes tumultuous life as British rock star in the U.S.
Prince Contained Multitudes, New Book Confirms
Prince on defining his music: "The only thing I could think of, because I really don't like categories, but the only thing I could think of is inspirational."
A Brooklyn Band Finds Inspiration In Stormy Seas
SOFTSPOT's song "Maritime Law" originated when frontwoman Sarah Kinlaw and her dad were caught in a storm off the North Carolina coast. She says the experience made her view safety in a new way.
The Second-Generation Soul Of Zeshan Bagewadi
The Chicago singer learned about civil-rights-era funk and soul through his Indian Muslim father's record collection. Bagewadi's new album, Vetted, is informed by his family's immigrant story.