Studio Sessions

Music & Culture

Persian Musicians And A Parisian Monastery: Making Glen Hansard's 'This Wild Willing'

3:32pm April 12, 2019

Hansard's latest record was initially supposed to be a simple, acoustic album. But that changed after a chance jam session with Persian musicians.

Music & Culture

Watch Jenny Lewis Perform 'Wasted Youth' Live In The Studio

5:33pm April 11, 2019

by Tyler Hale

Jenny Lewis' signature wit and confidence shines through in "Wasted Youth," performed live at KCRW.

Steve Earle performing live for World Cafe

Music & Culture

Steve Earle Pays Tribute To Guy Clark, His Songwriting Hero

10:37am April 10, 2019

The guy who always calls it like he sees it remembers a late friend, mentor, and outlaw music icon with a new album, GUY.

Nilüfer Yanya performing inside the World Cafe Performance Studio

Music & Culture

Nilüfer Yanya Shows Off Catchy Melodies And A Stunning Voice

11:44am April 08, 2019

Yanya's debut album, Miss Universe, shows off the unique melodies and grounded guitar playing that first earned her attention.

Cautious Clay inside the World Cafe Performance Studio

Music & Culture

Cautious Clay Took A Bold Leap

12:56pm April 05, 2019

Joshua Karpeh, who records as Cautious Clay, shares his story, reflects on his decision to leave real estate to pursue music full time and explains how being raised by a single mom inspired him.

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Metric Talks Fundamental Differences In 'Art Of Doubt'

3:58pm April 04, 2019

Co-Founder Jimmy Shaw gave up the producer reins for the first time for Metric's seventh album, Art of Doubt.

The Suitcase Junket performing inside the World Cafe Performance Studio

Music & Culture

The Suitcase Junket Is A Master Of Musical Imagination

12:24pm April 03, 2019

Dried animal bones, thrift store cutlery, baby shoes and yes, a suitcase. Matt Lorenz has turned all these found objects into instruments for his one-man band.