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Temples.James Loveday/Courtesy of the artisthide captioni toggle captionJames Loveday/Courtesy of the artistTemples On World Cafe WXPN
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Sam France of Foxygen. Kelsey Stanger/XPN hide caption itoggle caption Kelsey Stanger/XPN Studio Sessions Foxygen On World Cafe WXPN-FM November 13, 2014 The band re-creates the shambolic pop brilliance of '60s and '70s rock music with casual virtuosity. Listen Loading… 25:39 Playlist
Honeyblood. Laura Coulson/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Laura Coulson/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Honeyblood On World Cafe WXPN-FM November 12, 2014 The Glaswegian guitar-and-drums duo makes punchy, direct songs on its self-titled full-length debut. Listen Loading… 23:34 Playlist
Lia Ices. Jersey Walz/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Jersey Walz/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Lia Ices On World Cafe WXPN-FM November 11, 2014 On her new album, Ices, the California singer-songwriter looks around the globe for inspiration. Listen Loading… 23:34 Playlist
The Twilight Sad. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist World Cafe Next World Cafe Next: The Twilight Sad WXPN-FM November 10, 2014 Download two songs by the Scottish trio, whose thick-accented rock can be rousing, bleak or both. Listen Loading… 9:07 Playlist
Milky Chance. David Ulrich/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption David Ulrich/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Milky Chance On World Cafe WXPN-FM November 10, 2014 The German duo explores folk, R&B and reggae, all buoyed by a catchy electronic foundation. Listen Loading… 20:57 Playlist
Ana Tijoux. Inti Gajardo G./Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Inti Gajardo G./Courtesy of the artist Latin Roots Latin Roots: Essential Latin Hip-Hop WXPN-FM November 6, 2014 The Latin Alternative's Josh Norek guides listeners through a few of the genre's crucial highlights. Listen Loading… 17:46 Playlist
King Tuff. Brittany Salerno/XPN hide caption itoggle caption Brittany Salerno/XPN Studio Sessions King Tuff On World Cafe WXPN-FM November 6, 2014 The Vermont-born, L.A.-based guitarist, singer and songwriter performs infectious power pop. Listen Loading… 18:25 Playlist
J Mascis. Justin Lapriore/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Justin Lapriore/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions J Mascis On World Cafe WXPN-FM November 5, 2014 Dinosaur Jr.'s singer-guitarist shows his quieter side in songs from his new album, Tied To A Star. Listen Loading… 20:02 Playlist
Field Report's Christopher Porterfield. Brittany Salerno/XPN hide caption itoggle caption Brittany Salerno/XPN Studio Sessions Field Report On World Cafe WXPN-FM November 4, 2014 The Milwaukee band performs subtle, powerful songs from its new album, Marigolden. Listen Loading… 27:07 Playlist
Jungle Fire. Duran Castro/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Duran Castro/Courtesy of the artist World Cafe Next World Cafe Next: Jungle Fire WXPN-FM November 3, 2014 The L.A. band fuses Latin rhythms with funk, Afrobeat and jazz to produce an incendiary effect. Listen Loading… 6:51 Download Playlist
Macy Gray. Kelsey Stanger/XPN hide caption itoggle caption Kelsey Stanger/XPN Studio Sessions Macy Gray On World Cafe WXPN-FM November 3, 2014 The R&B and soul singer-songwriter returns to original songwriting after two albums of covers. Listen Loading… 24:59 Playlist
Paolo Nutini. Shamil Tanna/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Shamil Tanna/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Paolo Nutini On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 31, 2014 The Scottish soul singer, a best-seller in Europe, plays songs from his new album, Caustic Love. Listen Loading… 20:10 Playlist
John Mellencamp. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions John Mellencamp On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 29, 2014 The heartland rock singer-songwriter takes a mellower approach on his new album, Plain Spoken. Listen Loading… 34:25 Playlist
Annie Lennox. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Annie Lennox On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 28, 2014 The pop singer's new album finds her covering vintage jazz standards. Hear "Georgia On My Mind" and "Strange Fruit." Listen Loading… 17:30 Playlist
Alex G. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist World Cafe Next World Cafe Next: Alex G WXPN-FM October 27, 2014 The Philadelphia college student plays intimate, shambling indie rock. Download two of his songs. Listen Loading… 7:08 Playlist
James Williamson. Tanya Alexis/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Tanya Alexis/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions James Williamson On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 27, 2014 Hear songs from the former Stooges guitarist's re-recording of a lost album by the iconic punk band. Listen Loading… 36:45 Playlist
Machito, Jose Mangual and Carlos Vidal in 1947. William Gottlieb/Library Of Congress hide caption itoggle caption William Gottlieb/Library Of Congress Latin Roots Latin Roots: Essential Latin Jazz WXPN-FM October 23, 2014 Producer Aaron Luis Levinson shares some of his favorite music on World Cafe's Latin music series. Listen Loading… 14:27 Playlist
Hiss Golden Messenger. Rich McKie/XPN hide caption itoggle caption Rich McKie/XPN Studio Sessions Hiss Golden Messenger On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 23, 2014 Hear songs from the dubby North Carolina folk-rock duo's new album, The Lateness Of Dancers. Listen Loading… 30:21 Playlist
The Barr Brothers. John Londono/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption John Londono/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions The Barr Brothers On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 22, 2014 The rootsy folk-rock band formed after its singer heard a harpist through his apartment wall. Listen Loading… 21:27 Playlist
Jukebox The Ghost. Eric Ryan Anderson/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Eric Ryan Anderson/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Jukebox The Ghost On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 21, 2014 The D.C. band plays briskly catchy, piano-based pop songs from its self-titled fourth record. Listen Loading… 27:41 Playlist
The Stray Birds. Doug Seymour/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Doug Seymour/Courtesy of the artist World Cafe Next World Cafe Next: The Stray Birds WXPN-FM October 20, 2014 Download two songs from the well-loved Pennsylvania folk trio's new album, Best Medicine. Listen Loading… 9:22 Playlist
The Budos Band. Justin Borucki/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Justin Borucki/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions The Budos Band On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 20, 2014 The nine-member band showcases a mix of funk and Afrobeat on its new album, Burnt Offering. Listen Loading… 24:13 Playlist
Sam Amidon (right) & Bill Frisell. Kelsey Stanger/XPN hide caption itoggle caption Kelsey Stanger/XPN Studio Sessions Sam Amidon And Bill Frisell On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 16, 2014 A London folksinger and a decorated jazz guitarist play songs from their new collaborative album. Listen Loading… 22:51 Playlist
Black Prairie. Jason Quigley/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Jason Quigley/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Black Prairie On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 15, 2014 Started by members of The Decemberists as a side project, the band finds a new direction on Fortune. Listen Loading… 19:57 Playlist
U2. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Bono: 'Why Would Anyone Want A New U2 Album?' WXPN-FM October 14, 2014 The U2 singer discusses the unconventional release of his band's new album, Songs Of Innocence. Listen Loading… 36:51 Playlist