Lizzie No has a way of writing songs that are tender, incisive, gentle — but intense
Lizzie No is a magnetic performer and a rising star in the folk world — and when you hear her, you'll understand why.
Studio Sessions
World Cafe 30th Anniversary Playlist: 2020
Though it feels like just yesterday that Jason Isbell released Reunions and we got incredible releases from Phoebe Bridgers, My Morning Jacket and Fiona Apple, it was, in fact, just two years ago.
alt-J has always had a knack for making the unconventional sound appealing
A well-deserved break — and building their own studio — was the spark the group needed to make 'The Dream,' their most adventurous album yet.
Live from the National Museum of African American Music: Amythyst Kiah
Amythyst Kiah's debut solo album, Wary + Strange, with its unusual combination of roots influences and alternative sounds, features the Grammy-nominated song, "Black Myself."
PUP stays honest and true to their roots in 'The Unravelling of PupTheBand'
PUP is an acronym for Pathetic Use of Potential ... which has proven to be untrue as they've seen a lot of success over the last decade.
Live from the National Museum of African American Music: Devon Gilfillian
Devon's debut album, Black Hole Rainbow, was one of our favorites of 2020. Last year, he embarked on an ambitious project: a song-for-song cover of Marvin Gaye's What's Going On.
In the studio for International Jazz Day
April 30th is International Jazz Day. Jazz Night in America tapped photographer Deneka Peniston to share scenes from recording sessions featuring jazz artists who are shaping the music today.
In 'Far In,' Helado Negro speaks to the longing to find solace inside ourselves
Roberto Carlos Lange, who performs as Helado Negro, lived in Brooklyn until a 2-week trip to Texas to work on an art installation turned into a 6-month stay that led to Far In.
Big Thief's new album will give you the feeling of coming home
In this session, you'll hear Big Thief talk about how their support for each other has been vital to creating their latest album, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You.
Wet Leg talks about their friendship and their journey to their new debut album
Hear the duo of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers perform a handful of singles from their new, debut self-titled album, live.