Take a walk down memory lane with Pavement
In this session, Pavement percussionist and multi-instrumentalist Bob Nastanovich talks about the band's enduring legacy and discovery by younger fans.
Studio Sessions
Standout 'World Cafe' Performances of 2022
Whether in-person or sent from afar, World Cafe digs back through the 2022 performance session archives.
Big band and Old Hollywood inspired Father John Misty's latest album
Hear Father John Misty perform a mini-concert showcasing music from his latest album, Chloë and the Next 20th Century.
Hear 'World Cafe' interviews with 20 of the 2023 Grammy nominees
Listen back to performances and interviews from Brandi Carlile, The War on Drugs, Tank and the Bangas and more.
Kiwi Jr. expands its sonic palette on its second album, 'Chopper'
For their third album, Chopper, Kiwi Jr. wanted to invoke a feeling — not of location or mood, but of time; specifically, that time between sunset and sunrise.
Chicago drops new album and film documenting its triumphant return to the road
In this session, we talk to Lee Loughnane and Robert Lamm from the road about their new album, film and the stories behind some of their biggest hits — plus, they share live performances.
Mini-concert: Listening to Angel Olsen can be an emotional experience
In this mini-concert, Angel Olsen performs songs from her latest album, Big Time, recorded live at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, Calif.
Jeff 'Skunk' Baxter, the most interesting man in music?
He's a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist who took up a side hobby as a ballistic missile defense specialist — and added counterterrorism expert for good measure.
Pianist Chad Lawson seeks to heal in new album
Pianist and composer Chad Lawson releases a double album recorded at Abbey Road, joined on some tracks by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, violinist Esther Yoo and cellist/composer Peter Gregson.
Tim Heidecker's latest is largely inspired by his own high school memories
Along with his sense of humor, that kind of tenderness and perspective is the most arresting part of Tim Heidecker's latest album, High School.