http://odeo.com/channels/30582-NPR-World-Cafe-Words-and-Music-from-WXPN-Podcast no WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians WXPN's live music performance and interview program. en-us 40 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:44:17 -0800 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:44:17 -0800 Music http://odeo.com/episodes/25425311-Moby-Wait-for-Me Moby showcases his latest project, "Wait for Me," on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. A pioneer of techno and dance music, Moby helped to bring the genres to mainstream attention throughout the '90s, as evidenced by his last album, "Play," the best selling electronica album ever. "Wait for Me" was recorded in his bedroom on the lower east side, and Moby attests it's a quieter and more melodic affair than much of his previous work. He'll explain the grounds for this divergence during the interview and plays a brand new song, "One Time We Lived." Moby showcases his latest project, "Wait for Me," on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. A pioneer of techno and dance music, Moby helped to bring the genres to mainstream attention throughout the '90s, as evidenced by his last album, "Play," the best selling electronica album ever. "Wait for Me" was recorded in his bedroom on the lower east side, and Moby attests it's a quieter and more melodic affair than much of his previous work. He'll explain the grounds for this divergence during the interview and plays a brand new song, "One Time We Lived." Moby showcases his latest project, "Wait for Me," on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. A pioneer of techno and dance music, Moby helped to bring the genres to mainstream attention throughout the '90s, as evidenced by his last album, "Play," the best selling electronica album ever. "Wait for Me" was recorded in his bedroom on the lower east side, and Moby attests it's a quieter and more melodic affair than much of his previous work. He'll explain the grounds for this divergence during the interview and plays a brand new song, "One Time We Lived." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25425311 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:44:17 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25384245-Sondre-Lerche Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche joins host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words & Music from WXPN. A formally trained guitarist by age nine, and composer and recording artist in his teen years, Lerche was poised to take on the pop world by 2001 when his debut, "Faces Down," went gold in his native country almost overnight. The Scandinavian talent then relocated to the U.S. to record his new album, "Heartbeat Radio," which finds him tapping the spirit of jazz, psych-folk, and of course, his loyal muse, '80s pop. In this interview, Lerche talks about playing with artists like Elvis Costello and A-ha, one of his favorites, and his vital contribution to the film "Dan In Real Life." Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche joins host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words & Music from WXPN. A formally trained guitarist by age nine, and composer and recording artist in his teen years, Lerche was poised to take on the pop world by 2001 when his debut, "Faces Down," went gold in his native country almost overnight. The Scandinavian talent then relocated to the U.S. to record his new album, "Heartbeat Radio," which finds him tapping the spirit of jazz, psych-folk, and of course, his loyal muse, '80s pop. In this interview, Lerche talks about playing with artists like Elvis Costello and A-ha, one of his favorites, and his vital contribution to the film "Dan In Real Life." Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche joins host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words & Music from WXPN. A formally trained guitarist by age nine, and composer and recording artist in his teen years, Lerche was poised to take on the pop world by 2001 when his debut, "Faces Down," went gold in his native country almost overnight. The Scandinavian talent then relocated to the U.S. to record his new album, "Heartbeat Radio," which finds him tapping the spirit of jazz, psych-folk, and of course, his loyal muse, '80s pop. In this interview, Lerche talks about playing with artists like Elvis Costello and A-ha, one of his favorites, and his vital contribution to the film "Dan In Real Life." tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25384245 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:34:01 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25378404-Patterson-Hood On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, founding member of the Drive-By Truckers, Patterson Hood, stops by in support of his sophomore solo release. Hood wrote the music for "Murdering Oscar (and Other Love Songs)" fifteen years ago, but his personal art was put on the backburner while focusing on a distinctly brighter style with his acclaimed southern rock outfit. When he recently stumbled upon the old original recordings, they took on new meaning and fostered an album that paints a very personal reflection on love and loss. In this interview, Hood talks with host David Dye about the sorrowful stage in his life that influenced many of the songs on "Murdering Oscar" and what it was like to collaborate for the first time with his father, David Hood, a former fixture of the Muscle Shoals Sound Studios. On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, founding member of the Drive-By Truckers, Patterson Hood, stops by in support of his sophomore solo release. Hood wrote the music for "Murdering Oscar (and Other Love Songs)" fifteen years ago, but his personal art was put on the backburner while focusing on a distinctly brighter style with his acclaimed southern rock outfit. When he recently stumbled upon the old original recordings, they took on new meaning and fostered an album that paints a very personal reflection on love and loss. In this interview, Hood talks with host David Dye about the sorrowful stage in his life that influenced many of the songs on "Murdering Oscar" and what it was like to collaborate for the first time with his father, David Hood, a former fixture of the Muscle Shoals Sound Studios. On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, founding member of the Drive-By Truckers, Patterson Hood, stops by in support of his sophomore solo release. Hood wrote the music for "Murdering Oscar (and Other Love Songs)" fifteen years ago, but his personal art was put on the backburner while focusing on a distinctly brighter style with his acclaimed southern rock outfit. When he recently stumbled upon the old original recordings, they took on new meaning and fostered an album that paints a very personal reflection on love and loss. In this interview, Hood talks with host David Dye about the sorrowful stage in his life that influenced many of the songs on "Murdering Oscar" and what it was like to collaborate for the first time with his father, David Hood, a former fixture of the Muscle Shoals Sound Studios. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25378404 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:13:56 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25311330-David-Bazan David Dye welcomes David Bazan on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Over the course of ten prolific years with the Christian indie rock band Pedro The Lion, Bazan released numerous critically-acclaimed group albums until his burdensome drinking broke the momentum. In 2006 Bazan re-emerged with vigor as a solo artist, earning a spot on Paste Magazine's "100 Best Songwriters" list. His new disc, "Curse Your Branches," exemplifies Bazan's gift for evocative songwriting. In this interview he discusses his struggles with faith and substance abuse, his relationship with the Christian community, and his conscious effort to break away from moral oscillation on this album. David Dye welcomes David Bazan on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Over the course of ten prolific years with the Christian indie rock band Pedro The Lion, Bazan released numerous critically-acclaimed group albums until his burdensome drinking broke the momentum. In 2006 Bazan re-emerged with vigor as a solo artist, earning a spot on Paste Magazine's "100 Best Songwriters" list. His new disc, "Curse Your Branches," exemplifies Bazan's gift for evocative songwriting. In this interview he discusses his struggles with faith and substance abuse, his relationship with the Christian community, and his conscious effort to break away from moral oscillation on this album. David Dye welcomes David Bazan on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Over the course of ten prolific years with the Christian indie rock band Pedro The Lion, Bazan released numerous critically-acclaimed group albums until his burdensome drinking broke the momentum. In 2006 Bazan re-emerged with vigor as a solo artist, earning a spot on Paste Magazine's "100 Best Songwriters" list. His new disc, "Curse Your Branches," exemplifies Bazan's gift for evocative songwriting. In this interview he discusses his struggles with faith and substance abuse, his relationship with the Christian community, and his conscious effort to break away from moral oscillation on this album. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25311330 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:44:25 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25276944-The-Noisettes Host David Dye gets a visit from The Noisettes on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. This trio of spunky Brits has developed a reputation for its wild stage performances, and on their sophomore release, "Wild Young Hearts," the live energy translates effortlessly. It's an impassioned mash-up of disco, grungy pop, and unfettered punk attitude. In this interview, they explain the culinary muse behind the band's name and why this album feels darker than their debut. Host David Dye gets a visit from The Noisettes on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. This trio of spunky Brits has developed a reputation for its wild stage performances, and on their sophomore release, "Wild Young Hearts," the live energy translates effortlessly. It's an impassioned mash-up of disco, grungy pop, and unfettered punk attitude. In this interview, they explain the culinary muse behind the band's name and why this album feels darker than their debut. Host David Dye gets a visit from The Noisettes on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. This trio of spunky Brits has developed a reputation for its wild stage performances, and on their sophomore release, "Wild Young Hearts," the live energy translates effortlessly. It's an impassioned mash-up of disco, grungy pop, and unfettered punk attitude. In this interview, they explain the culinary muse behind the band's name and why this album feels darker than their debut. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25276944 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:33:04 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25235791-Edward-Sharpe-The-Magnetic-Zeros Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a concert with Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros. After making his musical entr?e with the dance-rock outfit Ima Robot, Alex Ebert formed a twelve-member ensemble behind his boyhood alter ego, Edward Sharpe. On their debut record, "Up From Below," Ebert and his cast revel in grand sing-alongs that range from folk ballads to gospel-tinged indie rock anthems. During this session, Ebert talks about the desert as a unifying symbol throughout the album, and he explains a certain childhood vision that influences his music to this day. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a concert with Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros. After making his musical entr?e with the dance-rock outfit Ima Robot, Alex Ebert formed a twelve-member ensemble behind his boyhood alter ego, Edward Sharpe. On their debut record, "Up From Below," Ebert and his cast revel in grand sing-alongs that range from folk ballads to gospel-tinged indie rock anthems. During this session, Ebert talks about the desert as a unifying symbol throughout the album, and he explains a certain childhood vision that influences his music to this day. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a concert with Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros. After making his musical entr?e with the dance-rock outfit Ima Robot, Alex Ebert formed a twelve-member ensemble behind his boyhood alter ego, Edward Sharpe. On their debut record, "Up From Below," Ebert and his cast revel in grand sing-alongs that range from folk ballads to gospel-tinged indie rock anthems. During this session, Ebert talks about the desert as a unifying symbol throughout the album, and he explains a certain childhood vision that influences his music to this day. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25235791 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:26:55 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25199048-King-Sunny-Ade The monarch of Nigerian juju music, King Sunny Ade, joins host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Over the past thirty years, King Sunny has become an icon in his home country and throughout Africa with his seductive blend of percussion and intertwining electric guitars. Now touring behind the re-release of his 2000 album, Seven Degrees North, the King and his full-force ensemble of twenty-some backing musicians and dancers are hypnotizing audiences Stateside. In this interview, he explains the traditional concerts he plays back home, which typically become all-night affairs, and an interactive element to these shows known as "spraying." The monarch of Nigerian juju music, King Sunny Ade, joins host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Over the past thirty years, King Sunny has become an icon in his home country and throughout Africa with his seductive blend of percussion and intertwining electric guitars. Now touring behind the re-release of his 2000 album, Seven Degrees North, the King and his full-force ensemble of twenty-some backing musicians and dancers are hypnotizing audiences Stateside. In this interview, he explains the traditional concerts he plays back home, which typically become all-night affairs, and an interactive element to these shows known as "spraying." The monarch of Nigerian juju music, King Sunny Ade, joins host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Over the past thirty years, King Sunny has become an icon in his home country and throughout Africa with his seductive blend of percussion and intertwining electric guitars. Now touring behind the re-release of his 2000 album, Seven Degrees North, the King and his full-force ensemble of twenty-some backing musicians and dancers are hypnotizing audiences Stateside. In this interview, he explains the traditional concerts he plays back home, which typically become all-night affairs, and an interactive element to these shows known as "spraying." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25199048 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:14:27 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25159257-Neko-Case On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Neko Case showcases her hypnotic new album, "Middle Cylcone." The bewitching songstress became a power-pop heroine when she joined The New Pornographers, but Case, now on to her fifth disc, has truly hit her stride as a solo artist. She hit the road with her latest batch of rootsy rock songs, recording in various locales, including Tucson, Brooklyn, Toronto, and even the barn of her Vermont dairy farm. In this interview, Case talks about her need for creative control, her experience working with Turner Classic Movies, and the meaning behind the new World Cafe favorite, "People Got A Lotta Nerve." On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Neko Case showcases her hypnotic new album, "Middle Cylcone." The bewitching songstress became a power-pop heroine when she joined The New Pornographers, but Case, now on to her fifth disc, has truly hit her stride as a solo artist. She hit the road with her latest batch of rootsy rock songs, recording in various locales, including Tucson, Brooklyn, Toronto, and even the barn of her Vermont dairy farm. In this interview, Case talks about her need for creative control, her experience working with Turner Classic Movies, and the meaning behind the new World Cafe favorite, "People Got A Lotta Nerve." On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Neko Case showcases her hypnotic new album, "Middle Cylcone." The bewitching songstress became a power-pop heroine when she joined The New Pornographers, but Case, now on to her fifth disc, has truly hit her stride as a solo artist. She hit the road with her latest batch of rootsy rock songs, recording in various locales, including Tucson, Brooklyn, Toronto, and even the barn of her Vermont dairy farm. In this interview, Case talks about her need for creative control, her experience working with Turner Classic Movies, and the meaning behind the new World Cafe favorite, "People Got A Lotta Nerve." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25159257 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:25:53 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25123372-Cotton-Jones World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features Americana duo Cotton Jones, who discuss their debut album, "Paranoid Cocoon." After singer-songwriter Michael Nau's much-adored indie outfit Page France decided to take a break, he developed a solo project called Cotton Jones Basket Ride. With the moniker truncated to Cotton Jones, and the line-up expanded to a duo, Nau and childhood friend Whitney McGraw set out to incorporate their love of folk and '60s psych-pop. In this interview, Nau explains how the album is a product of the pair's surroundings, and is a musical progression that is distinct from his work with Page France. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features Americana duo Cotton Jones, who discuss their debut album, "Paranoid Cocoon." After singer-songwriter Michael Nau's much-adored indie outfit Page France decided to take a break, he developed a solo project called Cotton Jones Basket Ride. With the moniker truncated to Cotton Jones, and the line-up expanded to a duo, Nau and childhood friend Whitney McGraw set out to incorporate their love of folk and '60s psych-pop. In this interview, Nau explains how the album is a product of the pair's surroundings, and is a musical progression that is distinct from his work with Page France. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features Americana duo Cotton Jones, who discuss their debut album, "Paranoid Cocoon." After singer-songwriter Michael Nau's much-adored indie outfit Page France decided to take a break, he developed a solo project called Cotton Jones Basket Ride. With the moniker truncated to Cotton Jones, and the line-up expanded to a duo, Nau and childhood friend Whitney McGraw set out to incorporate their love of folk and '60s psych-pop. In this interview, Nau explains how the album is a product of the pair's surroundings, and is a musical progression that is distinct from his work with Page France. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25123372 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:43:21 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25082958-Blind-Pilot Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye gets a visit from Blind Pilot. When this band of Portland locals set out on their first tour, they were bound to get some early notoriety; towing their instruments all the way, the lo-fi collective biked over 1,000 miles from Vancouver to San Francisco, stopping to play at parks and small-town groceries, as well as more traditional venues. Indie-pop and mellow folk blend on their debut effort, 3 Rounds and a Sound, which was inspired in part by a summer spent in a secluded warehouse. In this interview, the group recounts stories from their musical venture down the west coast, and the two founding members, Israel Nebeker and Ryan Dobrowski, explain how the project began. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye gets a visit from Blind Pilot. When this band of Portland locals set out on their first tour, they were bound to get some early notoriety; towing their instruments all the way, the lo-fi collective biked over 1,000 miles from Vancouver to San Francisco, stopping to play at parks and small-town groceries, as well as more traditional venues. Indie-pop and mellow folk blend on their debut effort, 3 Rounds and a Sound, which was inspired in part by a summer spent in a secluded warehouse. In this interview, the group recounts stories from their musical venture down the west coast, and the two founding members, Israel Nebeker and Ryan Dobrowski, explain how the project began. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye gets a visit from Blind Pilot. When this band of Portland locals set out on their first tour, they were bound to get some early notoriety; towing their instruments all the way, the lo-fi collective biked over 1,000 miles from Vancouver to San Francisco, stopping to play at parks and small-town groceries, as well as more traditional venues. Indie-pop and mellow folk blend on their debut effort, 3 Rounds and a Sound, which was inspired in part by a summer spent in a secluded warehouse. In this interview, the group recounts stories from their musical venture down the west coast, and the two founding members, Israel Nebeker and Ryan Dobrowski, explain how the project began. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-06,25082958 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:55:16 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25049890-Grizzly-Bear World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features Grizzly Bear, the Brooklyn-based group that started out as leader Edward Droste's do-it-yourself home recording project. The psych-folk band's humble beginnings have since snowballed, landing their new album, "Veckatimest," among this year's most anticipated releases. Its recording was split between several locations, including a church and grandmother Droste's cottage on Cape Cod, and in this interview, the group explains the unique musical qualities each locale lends to Veckatimest's rich sound. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features Grizzly Bear, the Brooklyn-based group that started out as leader Edward Droste's do-it-yourself home recording project. The psych-folk band's humble beginnings have since snowballed, landing their new album, "Veckatimest," among this year's most anticipated releases. Its recording was split between several locations, including a church and grandmother Droste's cottage on Cape Cod, and in this interview, the group explains the unique musical qualities each locale lends to Veckatimest's rich sound. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features Grizzly Bear, the Brooklyn-based group that started out as leader Edward Droste's do-it-yourself home recording project. The psych-folk band's humble beginnings have since snowballed, landing their new album, "Veckatimest," among this year's most anticipated releases. Its recording was split between several locations, including a church and grandmother Droste's cottage on Cape Cod, and in this interview, the group explains the unique musical qualities each locale lends to Veckatimest's rich sound. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-31,25049890 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:17:43 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25010295-Black-Joe-Lewis-the-Honeybears Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears showcase their rowdy blues debut, "Tell 'Em What Your Name Is." One of 2009's breakthrough acts, this fiery blues combo brings new thump and groove to '60s R&B. Just as soul man Lewis' wild wailing enthralls live audiences, the band's spontaneous energy is captured on their first release. In this interview, Lewis explains the improbable circumstances that jump-started his career and talks about his preference for live rather than studio performances. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears showcase their rowdy blues debut, "Tell 'Em What Your Name Is." One of 2009's breakthrough acts, this fiery blues combo brings new thump and groove to '60s R&B. Just as soul man Lewis' wild wailing enthralls live audiences, the band's spontaneous energy is captured on their first release. In this interview, Lewis explains the improbable circumstances that jump-started his career and talks about his preference for live rather than studio performances. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears showcase their rowdy blues debut, "Tell 'Em What Your Name Is." One of 2009's breakthrough acts, this fiery blues combo brings new thump and groove to '60s R&B. Just as soul man Lewis' wild wailing enthralls live audiences, the band's spontaneous energy is captured on their first release. In this interview, Lewis explains the improbable circumstances that jump-started his career and talks about his preference for live rather than studio performances. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-23,25010295 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:44:04 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24974389-Dirty-Projectors Avant-garde indie collective Dirty Projectors join host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Powered by singer-songwriter Dave Longstreth, the quartet has, until recently, been known for their concept albums, one of which told a loose narrative of Don Henley as a Spanish conquistador. The new disc, "Bitte Orca," unhitches from a conceptual framework with direct songs that still stay true the band's mix of experimental orchestration and complex vocal harmonies. In this interview, Longstreth talks about his decision to leave school to pursue music, and he explains the African influence on his guitar technique. Avant-garde indie collective Dirty Projectors join host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Powered by singer-songwriter Dave Longstreth, the quartet has, until recently, been known for their concept albums, one of which told a loose narrative of Don Henley as a Spanish conquistador. The new disc, "Bitte Orca," unhitches from a conceptual framework with direct songs that still stay true the band's mix of experimental orchestration and complex vocal harmonies. In this interview, Longstreth talks about his decision to leave school to pursue music, and he explains the African influence on his guitar technique. Avant-garde indie collective Dirty Projectors join host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Powered by singer-songwriter Dave Longstreth, the quartet has, until recently, been known for their concept albums, one of which told a loose narrative of Don Henley as a Spanish conquistador. The new disc, "Bitte Orca," unhitches from a conceptual framework with direct songs that still stay true the band's mix of experimental orchestration and complex vocal harmonies. In this interview, Longstreth talks about his decision to leave school to pursue music, and he explains the African influence on his guitar technique. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-17,24974389 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:33:21 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24936971-Silversun-Pickups World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features the shoegazing quartet Silversun Pickups. A strong following built in the L.A. club scene led to the band's debut release in 2006, and not far behind came the opportunity to tour with acts like OK Go and Snow Patrol. On their sophomore record, "Swoon," Silversun Pickups pay homage to their '90s alt-rock muses while evolving individually. The ambitious follow-up plays with the contrast of distortion and velvety vocals, and, in this interview, the group explains how they approached this album differently from prior ones. They'll also discuss how the tight-knit musical community of their hometown, Silver Lake, has impacted both their songwriting and lineup. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features the shoegazing quartet Silversun Pickups. A strong following built in the L.A. club scene led to the band's debut release in 2006, and not far behind came the opportunity to tour with acts like OK Go and Snow Patrol. On their sophomore record, "Swoon," Silversun Pickups pay homage to their '90s alt-rock muses while evolving individually. The ambitious follow-up plays with the contrast of distortion and velvety vocals, and, in this interview, the group explains how they approached this album differently from prior ones. They'll also discuss how the tight-knit musical community of their hometown, Silver Lake, has impacted both their songwriting and lineup. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features the shoegazing quartet Silversun Pickups. A strong following built in the L.A. club scene led to the band's debut release in 2006, and not far behind came the opportunity to tour with acts like OK Go and Snow Patrol. On their sophomore record, "Swoon," Silversun Pickups pay homage to their '90s alt-rock muses while evolving individually. The ambitious follow-up plays with the contrast of distortion and velvety vocals, and, in this interview, the group explains how they approached this album differently from prior ones. They'll also discuss how the tight-knit musical community of their hometown, Silver Lake, has impacted both their songwriting and lineup. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24936971 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:25:01 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24903370-Bat-For-Lashes Host David Dye welcomes The Walkmen on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. The indie-rock balladeers continue their unconventional route through the modern pop world with "You & Me." After two years of collaborating alternately in Philadelphia and New York studios, the band cast aside hundreds of recordings as they settled on final tracks for the new album. In this interview, David asks about their recent fixation with calypso music, and they discuss their adjustment to big hall shows for their tour with Kings of Leon. Host David Dye welcomes The Walkmen on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. The indie-rock balladeers continue their unconventional route through the modern pop world with "You & Me." After two years of collaborating alternately in Philadelphia and New York studios, the band cast aside hundreds of recordings as they settled on final tracks for the new album. In this interview, David asks about their recent fixation with calypso music, and they discuss their adjustment to big hall shows for their tour with Kings of Leon. Host David Dye welcomes The Walkmen on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. The indie-rock balladeers continue their unconventional route through the modern pop world with "You & Me." After two years of collaborating alternately in Philadelphia and New York studios, the band cast aside hundreds of recordings as they settled on final tracks for the new album. In this interview, David asks about their recent fixation with calypso music, and they discuss their adjustment to big hall shows for their tour with Kings of Leon. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-03,24903370 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:21:03 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24875075-Bat-For-Lashes On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a session with Bat For Lashes, the brainchild of songwriter Natasha Khan. The mystical and elemental sound on the debut, "Fur And Gold," turned Bat For Lashes into a critical sensation of 2007, attracting nods for the Mercury Prize and multiple Brit Awards. Now, after a European tour supporting Radiohead, Khan astounds again with the lush, beat-heavy record "Two Suns." In this interview, Khan discusses her "visual" approach to writing music and explains the linear narrative that carries the new album. On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a session with Bat For Lashes, the brainchild of songwriter Natasha Khan. The mystical and elemental sound on the debut, "Fur And Gold," turned Bat For Lashes into a critical sensation of 2007, attracting nods for the Mercury Prize and multiple Brit Awards. Now, after a European tour supporting Radiohead, Khan astounds again with the lush, beat-heavy record "Two Suns." In this interview, Khan discusses her "visual" approach to writing music and explains the linear narrative that carries the new album. On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a session with Bat For Lashes, the brainchild of songwriter Natasha Khan. The mystical and elemental sound on the debut, "Fur And Gold," turned Bat For Lashes into a critical sensation of 2007, attracting nods for the Mercury Prize and multiple Brit Awards. Now, after a European tour supporting Radiohead, Khan astounds again with the lush, beat-heavy record "Two Suns." In this interview, Khan discusses her "visual" approach to writing music and explains the linear narrative that carries the new album. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-28,24875075 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:07:30 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24833877-Sara-Watkins Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Sara Watkins, of the progressive bluegrass outfit Nickel Creek, celebrates her self-titled solo debut. Throughout her extensive musical travels, Watkins has developed a rolodex of accomplished artists, such as Gillian Welch and Chris Eldridge, who appear on her new album. This charming mix of new songs and covers puts Watkins' great instrumental breadth on display as she totes the guitar, ukulele, and fiddle in addition to her sweet-voiced singing. In the studio she describes the creative process of selecting songs. Watkins also shares about her experience meeting Led Zeppelin bassist, John Paul Jones, who encouraged her to record and went on to produce her album. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Sara Watkins, of the progressive bluegrass outfit Nickel Creek, celebrates her self-titled solo debut. Throughout her extensive musical travels, Watkins has developed a rolodex of accomplished artists, such as Gillian Welch and Chris Eldridge, who appear on her new album. This charming mix of new songs and covers puts Watkins' great instrumental breadth on display as she totes the guitar, ukulele, and fiddle in addition to her sweet-voiced singing. In the studio she describes the creative process of selecting songs. Watkins also shares about her experience meeting Led Zeppelin bassist, John Paul Jones, who encouraged her to record and went on to produce her album. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Sara Watkins, of the progressive bluegrass outfit Nickel Creek, celebrates her self-titled solo debut. Throughout her extensive musical travels, Watkins has developed a rolodex of accomplished artists, such as Gillian Welch and Chris Eldridge, who appear on her new album. This charming mix of new songs and covers puts Watkins' great instrumental breadth on display as she totes the guitar, ukulele, and fiddle in addition to her sweet-voiced singing. In the studio she describes the creative process of selecting songs. Watkins also shares about her experience meeting Led Zeppelin bassist, John Paul Jones, who encouraged her to record and went on to produce her album. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24833877 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:34:09 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24795230-Jamey-Johnson Country Music Award-winning songwriter Jamey Johnson discusses his recently released album "That Lonesome Song" in this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Following an overwhelming run of hardships, Johnson went into a deep period of isolation, supporting himself by penning hits for Trace Adkins and George Strait. It took a full year, but he emerged from his slump rejuvenated with a new collection of songs in tow. In this session, Johnson explains how his recent divorce influenced the record, and he'll also talk about his country hero, Hank Williams. Country Music Award-winning songwriter Jamey Johnson discusses his recently released album "That Lonesome Song" in this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Following an overwhelming run of hardships, Johnson went into a deep period of isolation, supporting himself by penning hits for Trace Adkins and George Strait. It took a full year, but he emerged from his slump rejuvenated with a new collection of songs in tow. In this session, Johnson explains how his recent divorce influenced the record, and he'll also talk about his country hero, Hank Williams. Country Music Award-winning songwriter Jamey Johnson discusses his recently released album "That Lonesome Song" in this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Following an overwhelming run of hardships, Johnson went into a deep period of isolation, supporting himself by penning hits for Trace Adkins and George Strait. It took a full year, but he emerged from his slump rejuvenated with a new collection of songs in tow. In this session, Johnson explains how his recent divorce influenced the record, and he'll also talk about his country hero, Hank Williams. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-13,24795230 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:53:15 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24759458-Jorma-Kaukonen World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features Jorma Kaukonen in a special session with host David Dye. As a founding member of Jefferson Airplane, Kaukonen's masterful guitar work helped to define psychedelic rock in the '60s. Now with more than a dozen solo albums on his r?sum?, he adds the new collection of acoustic blues and country called, "River of Time." In this interview, Kaukonen discusses the record's mix of original material and covers, and talks about Fur Peace Ranch, the guitar camp where he instructs anyone from novices to accomplished musicians. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features Jorma Kaukonen in a special session with host David Dye. As a founding member of Jefferson Airplane, Kaukonen's masterful guitar work helped to define psychedelic rock in the '60s. Now with more than a dozen solo albums on his r?sum?, he adds the new collection of acoustic blues and country called, "River of Time." In this interview, Kaukonen discusses the record's mix of original material and covers, and talks about Fur Peace Ranch, the guitar camp where he instructs anyone from novices to accomplished musicians. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features Jorma Kaukonen in a special session with host David Dye. As a founding member of Jefferson Airplane, Kaukonen's masterful guitar work helped to define psychedelic rock in the '60s. Now with more than a dozen solo albums on his r?sum?, he adds the new collection of acoustic blues and country called, "River of Time." In this interview, Kaukonen discusses the record's mix of original material and covers, and talks about Fur Peace Ranch, the guitar camp where he instructs anyone from novices to accomplished musicians. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-06,24759458 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:33:25 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24735079-Amadou-and-Mariam Amadou and Mariam celebrate their new Afro-blues record, Welcome to Mali, on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. When the pair married almost thirty years ago, they also vowed to build a musical career together, a pursuit that took them across Africa and Europe with a slew of independent releases in their path. Now embraced by an international indie-rock audience, Amadou and Mariam will bring their wailing vocals and funky guitars on tour with Coldplay this spring. During the interview with host David Dye, they talk about adjusting to singing in English and French instead of their native Bambara, and Amadou translates the lyrics to the song "Ce N'est Pas Bon." Amadou and Mariam celebrate their new Afro-blues record, Welcome to Mali, on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. When the pair married almost thirty years ago, they also vowed to build a musical career together, a pursuit that took them across Africa and Europe with a slew of independent releases in their path. Now embraced by an international indie-rock audience, Amadou and Mariam will bring their wailing vocals and funky guitars on tour with Coldplay this spring. During the interview with host David Dye, they talk about adjusting to singing in English and French instead of their native Bambara, and Amadou translates the lyrics to the song "Ce N'est Pas Bon." Amadou and Mariam celebrate their new Afro-blues record, Welcome to Mali, on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. When the pair married almost thirty years ago, they also vowed to build a musical career together, a pursuit that took them across Africa and Europe with a slew of independent releases in their path. Now embraced by an international indie-rock audience, Amadou and Mariam will bring their wailing vocals and funky guitars on tour with Coldplay this spring. During the interview with host David Dye, they talk about adjusting to singing in English and French instead of their native Bambara, and Amadou translates the lyrics to the song "Ce N'est Pas Bon." tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,24735079 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:56:22 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24735080-Indigo-Girls Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, the Indigo Girls showcase songs from their new disc, "Poseidon And The Bitter Bug." Throughout a twenty-year collaboration of making innovative music and fighting social injustice, the folk-pop duo's passion has not mellowed. Their latest release, the first on their independent label, IG Recordings, finds the Girls exploring new melodic and rhythmic territory. During this visit, the pair discuss their early years, and their choice to bypass using a band in favor of an acoustic record this time around. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, the Indigo Girls showcase songs from their new disc, "Poseidon And The Bitter Bug." Throughout a twenty-year collaboration of making innovative music and fighting social injustice, the folk-pop duo's passion has not mellowed. Their latest release, the first on their independent label, IG Recordings, finds the Girls exploring new melodic and rhythmic territory. During this visit, the pair discuss their early years, and their choice to bypass using a band in favor of an acoustic record this time around. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, the Indigo Girls showcase songs from their new disc, "Poseidon And The Bitter Bug." Throughout a twenty-year collaboration of making innovative music and fighting social injustice, the folk-pop duo's passion has not mellowed. Their latest release, the first on their independent label, IG Recordings, finds the Girls exploring new melodic and rhythmic territory. During this visit, the pair discuss their early years, and their choice to bypass using a band in favor of an acoustic record this time around. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,24735080 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:06:40 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24707529-Sam-Roberts David Dye welcomes Canadian indie-rocker, Sam Roberts. Since introducing his EP The Inhuman Condition - the best-selling independent release in his home country's history - Roberts has been on the upward move, scoring an international record deal with Universal, and opening for such high-profile acts as Oasis and The Tragically Hip. The momentum continues with his new album, Love at the End of the World, which debuted at number one on the Canadian album charts - a first for Roberts. In this interview, he explains how frequent traveling has influenced his music, and Roberts discusses the different meanings behind the song, "Them Kids," a new World Cafe favorite. David Dye welcomes Canadian indie-rocker, Sam Roberts. Since introducing his EP The Inhuman Condition - the best-selling independent release in his home country's history - Roberts has been on the upward move, scoring an international record deal with Universal, and opening for such high-profile acts as Oasis and The Tragically Hip. The momentum continues with his new album, Love at the End of the World, which debuted at number one on the Canadian album charts - a first for Roberts. In this interview, he explains how frequent traveling has influenced his music, and Roberts discusses the different meanings behind the song, "Them Kids," a new World Cafe favorite. David Dye welcomes Canadian indie-rocker, Sam Roberts. Since introducing his EP The Inhuman Condition - the best-selling independent release in his home country's history - Roberts has been on the upward move, scoring an international record deal with Universal, and opening for such high-profile acts as Oasis and The Tragically Hip. The momentum continues with his new album, Love at the End of the World, which debuted at number one on the Canadian album charts - a first for Roberts. In this interview, he explains how frequent traveling has influenced his music, and Roberts discusses the different meanings behind the song, "Them Kids," a new World Cafe favorite. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24707529 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:33:13 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24663822-Vetiver In this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Vetiver stops by with music from their new release, "Tight Knit." Frontman Andy Cabic, a heavy-hitter in San Francisco's freak-folk scene, was recognized early on for his musical collaborations with Joanna Newsom and the genre's founder Devendra Banhart. But Cabic's home base is Vetiver, who are making their neo-psychedelic mark with a dreamy, nuanced style. In the interview, Cabic talks about the band's recent covers album and why he migrated to San Francisco from the east coast. In this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Vetiver stops by with music from their new release, "Tight Knit." Frontman Andy Cabic, a heavy-hitter in San Francisco's freak-folk scene, was recognized early on for his musical collaborations with Joanna Newsom and the genre's founder Devendra Banhart. But Cabic's home base is Vetiver, who are making their neo-psychedelic mark with a dreamy, nuanced style. In the interview, Cabic talks about the band's recent covers album and why he migrated to San Francisco from the east coast. In this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Vetiver stops by with music from their new release, "Tight Knit." Frontman Andy Cabic, a heavy-hitter in San Francisco's freak-folk scene, was recognized early on for his musical collaborations with Joanna Newsom and the genre's founder Devendra Banhart. But Cabic's home base is Vetiver, who are making their neo-psychedelic mark with a dreamy, nuanced style. In the interview, Cabic talks about the band's recent covers album and why he migrated to San Francisco from the east coast. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24663822 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:13:21 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24636215-Tommy-Keene Singer-songwriter Tommy Keene celebrates his latest album with host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Keene's songbook, although wanting for commercial attention, is considered some of the best rock to come out of the post-punk era. Balancing roles as solo artist and hired-gun for acts like Bob Pollard and Paul Westerberg, he's earned the high opionion of critics for his classic pop hooks and thunderous guitar work. There's a healthy dose of both on Keene's new release, "In The Late Bright," and he'll talk about the music that inspires his sound during this interview. Singer-songwriter Tommy Keene celebrates his latest album with host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Keene's songbook, although wanting for commercial attention, is considered some of the best rock to come out of the post-punk era. Balancing roles as solo artist and hired-gun for acts like Bob Pollard and Paul Westerberg, he's earned the high opionion of critics for his classic pop hooks and thunderous guitar work. There's a healthy dose of both on Keene's new release, "In The Late Bright," and he'll talk about the music that inspires his sound during this interview. Singer-songwriter Tommy Keene celebrates his latest album with host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Keene's songbook, although wanting for commercial attention, is considered some of the best rock to come out of the post-punk era. Balancing roles as solo artist and hired-gun for acts like Bob Pollard and Paul Westerberg, he's earned the high opionion of critics for his classic pop hooks and thunderous guitar work. There's a healthy dose of both on Keene's new release, "In The Late Bright," and he'll talk about the music that inspires his sound during this interview. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24636215 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:35:51 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24636216-The-Low-Anthem World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features The Low Anthem in a session with host David Dye. Their new Americana album, "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin," is a celebration of sonic extremes Hard songs are propelled to raucous, and soft songs become ghostly on the Providence-based trio's sophomore release. Recognized as a breakout band by Rolling Stone, Paste magazine, and NPR, The Low Anthem are quickly gaining a high profile in folk circles. In this session with David, they'll talk about recording on a nearly abandoned island off the coast of their home state, and explain the evolutionary theme suggested by the album's title. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features The Low Anthem in a session with host David Dye. Their new Americana album, "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin," is a celebration of sonic extremes Hard songs are propelled to raucous, and soft songs become ghostly on the Providence-based trio's sophomore release. Recognized as a breakout band by Rolling Stone, Paste magazine, and NPR, The Low Anthem are quickly gaining a high profile in folk circles. In this session with David, they'll talk about recording on a nearly abandoned island off the coast of their home state, and explain the evolutionary theme suggested by the album's title. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features The Low Anthem in a session with host David Dye. Their new Americana album, "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin," is a celebration of sonic extremes Hard songs are propelled to raucous, and soft songs become ghostly on the Providence-based trio's sophomore release. Recognized as a breakout band by Rolling Stone, Paste magazine, and NPR, The Low Anthem are quickly gaining a high profile in folk circles. In this session with David, they'll talk about recording on a nearly abandoned island off the coast of their home state, and explain the evolutionary theme suggested by the album's title. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-01,24636216 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:33:50 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24607389-The-Low-Anthem World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features The Low Anthem in a session with host David Dye. Their new Americana album, "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin," is a celebration of sonic extremes. Hard songs are propelled to raucous, and soft songs become ghostly on the Providence-based trio's sophomore release. Recognized as a breakout band by Rolling Stone, Paste magazine, and NPR, The Low Anthem are quickly gaining a high profile in folk circles. In this session with David, they'll talk about recording on a nearly abandoned island off the coast of their home state, and explain the evolutionary theme suggested by the album's title. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features The Low Anthem in a session with host David Dye. Their new Americana album, "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin," is a celebration of sonic extremes. Hard songs are propelled to raucous, and soft songs become ghostly on the Providence-based trio's sophomore release. Recognized as a breakout band by Rolling Stone, Paste magazine, and NPR, The Low Anthem are quickly gaining a high profile in folk circles. In this session with David, they'll talk about recording on a nearly abandoned island off the coast of their home state, and explain the evolutionary theme suggested by the album's title. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features The Low Anthem in a session with host David Dye. Their new Americana album, "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin," is a celebration of sonic extremes. Hard songs are propelled to raucous, and soft songs become ghostly on the Providence-based trio's sophomore release. Recognized as a breakout band by Rolling Stone, Paste magazine, and NPR, The Low Anthem are quickly gaining a high profile in folk circles. In this session with David, they'll talk about recording on a nearly abandoned island off the coast of their home state, and explain the evolutionary theme suggested by the album's title. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-25,24607389 Mon, 25 May 2009 17:51:17 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24576024-Juana-Molina Argentinean singer-songwriter Juana Molina celebrates her new album, "Un Dia," on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Long before she earned acclaim as a singer-songwriter, Molina was best known as a comedic TV actress in her native country. But since her musical debut in 1996, she's built a burgeoning career around her inviting blend of traditional rhythms and innovative electronica. In Molina's session with host David Dye, they discuss how her sitcom celebrity status influenced her acceptance as a musician. She'll also dissect the elements that make her sound accessible to both Spanish and non-Spanish speaking audiences. Argentinean singer-songwriter Juana Molina celebrates her new album, "Un Dia," on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Long before she earned acclaim as a singer-songwriter, Molina was best known as a comedic TV actress in her native country. But since her musical debut in 1996, she's built a burgeoning career around her inviting blend of traditional rhythms and innovative electronica. In Molina's session with host David Dye, they discuss how her sitcom celebrity status influenced her acceptance as a musician. She'll also dissect the elements that make her sound accessible to both Spanish and non-Spanish speaking audiences. Argentinean singer-songwriter Juana Molina celebrates her new album, "Un Dia," on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Long before she earned acclaim as a singer-songwriter, Molina was best known as a comedic TV actress in her native country. But since her musical debut in 1996, she's built a burgeoning career around her inviting blend of traditional rhythms and innovative electronica. In Molina's session with host David Dye, they discuss how her sitcom celebrity status influenced her acceptance as a musician. She'll also dissect the elements that make her sound accessible to both Spanish and non-Spanish speaking audiences. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24576024 Mon, 18 May 2009 08:33:33 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24607390-The-Low-Anthem World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features The Low Anthem in a session with host David Dye. Their new Americana album, "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin," is a celebration of sonic extremes. Hard songs are propelled to raucous, and soft songs become ghostly on the Providence-based trio's sophomore release. Recognized as a breakout band by Rolling Stone, Paste magazine, and NPR, The Low Anthem are quickly gaining a high profile in folk circles. In this session with David, they'll talk about recording on a nearly abandoned island off the coast of their home state, and explain the evolutionary theme suggested by the album's title. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features The Low Anthem in a session with host David Dye. Their new Americana album, "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin," is a celebration of sonic extremes. Hard songs are propelled to raucous, and soft songs become ghostly on the Providence-based trio's sophomore release. Recognized as a breakout band by Rolling Stone, Paste magazine, and NPR, The Low Anthem are quickly gaining a high profile in folk circles. In this session with David, they'll talk about recording on a nearly abandoned island off the coast of their home state, and explain the evolutionary theme suggested by the album's title. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features The Low Anthem in a session with host David Dye. Their new Americana album, "Oh My God, Charlie Darwin," is a celebration of sonic extremes. Hard songs are propelled to raucous, and soft songs become ghostly on the Providence-based trio's sophomore release. Recognized as a breakout band by Rolling Stone, Paste magazine, and NPR, The Low Anthem are quickly gaining a high profile in folk circles. In this session with David, they'll talk about recording on a nearly abandoned island off the coast of their home state, and explain the evolutionary theme suggested by the album's title. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24607390 Mon, 18 May 2009 08:33:33 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24546036-M-Ward Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye welcomes singer-songwriter M. Ward. Something of an enigma, Ward gets at the heart of folk, blues, and rock traditions to form melodies that sound weathered and effortless. "Hold Time" marks his solo return, following a focus on She & Him, his side project with actress Zooey Deschanel. On the new collection, Ward enlists guests that include Deschanel, and Jason Lytle of Grandaddy — and, in this interview, he'll talk about working with Lucinda Williams on the absorbing duet, "Oh Lonesome Me." Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye welcomes singer-songwriter M. Ward. Something of an enigma, Ward gets at the heart of folk, blues, and rock traditions to form melodies that sound weathered and effortless. "Hold Time" marks his solo return, following a focus on She & Him, his side project with actress Zooey Deschanel. On the new collection, Ward enlists guests that include Deschanel, and Jason Lytle of Grandaddy — and, in this interview, he'll talk about working with Lucinda Williams on the absorbing duet, "Oh Lonesome Me." Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye welcomes singer-songwriter M. Ward. Something of an enigma, Ward gets at the heart of folk, blues, and rock traditions to form melodies that sound weathered and effortless. "Hold Time" marks his solo return, following a focus on She & Him, his side project with actress Zooey Deschanel. On the new collection, Ward enlists guests that include Deschanel, and Jason Lytle of Grandaddy — and, in this interview, he'll talk about working with Lucinda Williams on the absorbing duet, "Oh Lonesome Me." tag:odeo.com,2009-05-11,24546036 Mon, 11 May 2009 06:33:10 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24535838-Frightened-Rabbit On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a concert with Frightened Rabbit. After the Scottish quartet's jaw-dropping South-By-Southwest debut performance last year, their sophomore album was acknowledged as one of the best releases of 2008 according to Pitchfork and Stereogum. Their anticipated new folk-pop epic called, "The Midnight Organ Fight," laments relationships gone bad with an aching honesty on ballads like "Good Arms Versus Bad Arms," a beautiful example of the songs on this melodic, acoustic collection. In this interview, the band talks with host David Dye about the breakup that inspired these songs and how their music registers with the U.S. audience. On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a concert with Frightened Rabbit. After the Scottish quartet's jaw-dropping South-By-Southwest debut performance last year, their sophomore album was acknowledged as one of the best releases of 2008 according to Pitchfork and Stereogum. Their anticipated new folk-pop epic called, "The Midnight Organ Fight," laments relationships gone bad with an aching honesty on ballads like "Good Arms Versus Bad Arms," a beautiful example of the songs on this melodic, acoustic collection. In this interview, the band talks with host David Dye about the breakup that inspired these songs and how their music registers with the U.S. audience. On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a concert with Frightened Rabbit. After the Scottish quartet's jaw-dropping South-By-Southwest debut performance last year, their sophomore album was acknowledged as one of the best releases of 2008 according to Pitchfork and Stereogum. Their anticipated new folk-pop epic called, "The Midnight Organ Fight," laments relationships gone bad with an aching honesty on ballads like "Good Arms Versus Bad Arms," a beautiful example of the songs on this melodic, acoustic collection. In this interview, the band talks with host David Dye about the breakup that inspired these songs and how their music registers with the U.S. audience. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24535838 Mon, 04 May 2009 10:04:06 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24509420-The-Heartless-Bastards Host David Dye welcomes The Heartless Bastards on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Since their 2004 discovery by Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, the band has released three blues-rock albums to great critical praise. The most recent one, called "The Mountain," incorporates new instrumentation, such as banjo and violin, for a fuller, rhythm-driven sound. In this interview, lead singer Erika Wennerstorm talks about her writing process and how her songs get transformed from their initial acoustic form. Host David Dye welcomes The Heartless Bastards on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Since their 2004 discovery by Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, the band has released three blues-rock albums to great critical praise. The most recent one, called "The Mountain," incorporates new instrumentation, such as banjo and violin, for a fuller, rhythm-driven sound. In this interview, lead singer Erika Wennerstorm talks about her writing process and how her songs get transformed from their initial acoustic form. Host David Dye welcomes The Heartless Bastards on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Since their 2004 discovery by Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, the band has released three blues-rock albums to great critical praise. The most recent one, called "The Mountain," incorporates new instrumentation, such as banjo and violin, for a fuller, rhythm-driven sound. In this interview, lead singer Erika Wennerstorm talks about her writing process and how her songs get transformed from their initial acoustic form. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24509420 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:04:25 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24472810-Shugo-Tokumaru World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features Shugo Tokumaru in a session with host David Dye. "Multi-instrumentalist" is almost insufficient to describe Shugo, whose arsenal of fifty different music-makers all come together on his latest record, "Exit." It's a one-man symphony of electronica, folk, blues, and Japanese pop, but as he explains in this session, experimentation with his sound is on-going. Shugo shares stories about his recent foray into improvisational jazz guitar, and how his lyrics, taken directly from his dreams, often have no specific meaning. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features Shugo Tokumaru in a session with host David Dye. "Multi-instrumentalist" is almost insufficient to describe Shugo, whose arsenal of fifty different music-makers all come together on his latest record, "Exit." It's a one-man symphony of electronica, folk, blues, and Japanese pop, but as he explains in this session, experimentation with his sound is on-going. Shugo shares stories about his recent foray into improvisational jazz guitar, and how his lyrics, taken directly from his dreams, often have no specific meaning. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features Shugo Tokumaru in a session with host David Dye. "Multi-instrumentalist" is almost insufficient to describe Shugo, whose arsenal of fifty different music-makers all come together on his latest record, "Exit." It's a one-man symphony of electronica, folk, blues, and Japanese pop, but as he explains in this session, experimentation with his sound is on-going. Shugo shares stories about his recent foray into improvisational jazz guitar, and how his lyrics, taken directly from his dreams, often have no specific meaning. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24472810 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:55:47 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24442036-The-Pretenders-Chrissie-Hynde The Pretenders celebrate their latest release with host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. "Break Up The Concrete" owes more to rockabilly and Americana than the band's essential new wave catalog, but Pretenders fans will be thrilled with the fresh melodies and Chrissie Hynde's return to lead songwriting duties. The new record was inspired by Hynde's Akron, Ohio homecoming, and she chats in this session about our society's renewed interest in the regional and local. The Pretenders celebrate their latest release with host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. "Break Up The Concrete" owes more to rockabilly and Americana than the band's essential new wave catalog, but Pretenders fans will be thrilled with the fresh melodies and Chrissie Hynde's return to lead songwriting duties. The new record was inspired by Hynde's Akron, Ohio homecoming, and she chats in this session about our society's renewed interest in the regional and local. The Pretenders celebrate their latest release with host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. "Break Up The Concrete" owes more to rockabilly and Americana than the band's essential new wave catalog, but Pretenders fans will be thrilled with the fresh melodies and Chrissie Hynde's return to lead songwriting duties. The new record was inspired by Hynde's Akron, Ohio homecoming, and she chats in this session about our society's renewed interest in the regional and local. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-13,24442036 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:23:25 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24414253-DeVotchKa Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a concert with DeVotchKa. This four-piece ensemble took a huge leap into public consciousness in 2006 when they earned a Grammy nomination for their original score to "Little Miss Sunshine." DeVotchKa's global sound features accordion, theremin, trumpet, and sousaphone, and with the album "A Mad and Faithful Telling," an extensive string section adds new texture to their fresh gypsy-rock. In this session with host David Dye, singer Nick Urata discusses the making of their breakthrough film soundtrack, as well as his admiration for Frank Sinatra, which comes to the fore on the band's new covers EP. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a concert with DeVotchKa. This four-piece ensemble took a huge leap into public consciousness in 2006 when they earned a Grammy nomination for their original score to "Little Miss Sunshine." DeVotchKa's global sound features accordion, theremin, trumpet, and sousaphone, and with the album "A Mad and Faithful Telling," an extensive string section adds new texture to their fresh gypsy-rock. In this session with host David Dye, singer Nick Urata discusses the making of their breakthrough film soundtrack, as well as his admiration for Frank Sinatra, which comes to the fore on the band's new covers EP. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a concert with DeVotchKa. This four-piece ensemble took a huge leap into public consciousness in 2006 when they earned a Grammy nomination for their original score to "Little Miss Sunshine." DeVotchKa's global sound features accordion, theremin, trumpet, and sousaphone, and with the album "A Mad and Faithful Telling," an extensive string section adds new texture to their fresh gypsy-rock. In this session with host David Dye, singer Nick Urata discusses the making of their breakthrough film soundtrack, as well as his admiration for Frank Sinatra, which comes to the fore on the band's new covers EP. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24414253 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:45:50 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24383385-Joan-Baez On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye speaks with Joan Baez as she celebrates her latest album, "Day After Tomorrow." A pioneer of the 1960s folk movement, Joan's name is equally aligned with the numerous political causes she's championed over the past fifty years, most recently gay rights and poverty awareness. On the new release, her first in five years, Joan takes on songs written by a mixed bag of composers including Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, and Patty Griffin. During this interview, Joan discusses what it was like to work with Earle on the production of the album, her early Quaker influences, and her experience meeting Martin Luther King. On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye speaks with Joan Baez as she celebrates her latest album, "Day After Tomorrow." A pioneer of the 1960s folk movement, Joan's name is equally aligned with the numerous political causes she's championed over the past fifty years, most recently gay rights and poverty awareness. On the new release, her first in five years, Joan takes on songs written by a mixed bag of composers including Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, and Patty Griffin. During this interview, Joan discusses what it was like to work with Earle on the production of the album, her early Quaker influences, and her experience meeting Martin Luther King. On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye speaks with Joan Baez as she celebrates her latest album, "Day After Tomorrow." A pioneer of the 1960s folk movement, Joan's name is equally aligned with the numerous political causes she's championed over the past fifty years, most recently gay rights and poverty awareness. On the new release, her first in five years, Joan takes on songs written by a mixed bag of composers including Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, and Patty Griffin. During this interview, Joan discusses what it was like to work with Earle on the production of the album, her early Quaker influences, and her experience meeting Martin Luther King. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-30,24383385 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:13:28 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24346299-Holly-Golightly World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features garage-cum-folk artist Holly Golightly in a session with host David Dye. Since leaving the all-girl rock band, Thee Headcoatees, in 1995, Holly's become a prolific solo and collaborative artist. The latest release, called "Dirt Don't Hurt," is her second project with one-man drum and guitar outfit, The Brokeoffs. In this session, Holly talks about working in the Spanish studio where they recorded in just five days and the vintage equipment used to draw out their passion for old-timey American roots music. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features garage-cum-folk artist Holly Golightly in a session with host David Dye. Since leaving the all-girl rock band, Thee Headcoatees, in 1995, Holly's become a prolific solo and collaborative artist. The latest release, called "Dirt Don't Hurt," is her second project with one-man drum and guitar outfit, The Brokeoffs. In this session, Holly talks about working in the Spanish studio where they recorded in just five days and the vintage equipment used to draw out their passion for old-timey American roots music. World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features garage-cum-folk artist Holly Golightly in a session with host David Dye. Since leaving the all-girl rock band, Thee Headcoatees, in 1995, Holly's become a prolific solo and collaborative artist. The latest release, called "Dirt Don't Hurt," is her second project with one-man drum and guitar outfit, The Brokeoffs. In this session, Holly talks about working in the Spanish studio where they recorded in just five days and the vintage equipment used to draw out their passion for old-timey American roots music. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-23,24346299 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:53:11 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24312247-Butch-Walker This edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features a session with Butch Walker. A seasoned alt-rocker, as well as coveted producer, Walker has worked with such chart-topping acts as Katy Perry, Tommy Lee, and Pink. Last year Walker used this pop production experience to brighten his own indie-rock sensibilities on an album called "Sycamore Meadows," named after the street where California wildfires claimed his home. In a discussion with host David Dye, Walker explains how losing his possessions actually helped free his mind to overcome writer's block, and what it's like to compose for singers other than himself. This edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features a session with Butch Walker. A seasoned alt-rocker, as well as coveted producer, Walker has worked with such chart-topping acts as Katy Perry, Tommy Lee, and Pink. Last year Walker used this pop production experience to brighten his own indie-rock sensibilities on an album called "Sycamore Meadows," named after the street where California wildfires claimed his home. In a discussion with host David Dye, Walker explains how losing his possessions actually helped free his mind to overcome writer's block, and what it's like to compose for singers other than himself. This edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features a session with Butch Walker. A seasoned alt-rocker, as well as coveted producer, Walker has worked with such chart-topping acts as Katy Perry, Tommy Lee, and Pink. Last year Walker used this pop production experience to brighten his own indie-rock sensibilities on an album called "Sycamore Meadows," named after the street where California wildfires claimed his home. In a discussion with host David Dye, Walker explains how losing his possessions actually helped free his mind to overcome writer's block, and what it's like to compose for singers other than himself. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-16,24312247 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:43:54 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24278269-The-Heavy Host David Dye welcomes The Heavy on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Bath, England's rising soul-rock outfit was formed over a casual jam session, when guitarist Dan Taylor laid down some acoustic riffs over hip-hop instrumentals and vocalist Kelvin Swaby's raspy croon. Lo-fi samples and broken-down beats dominate on their debut album entitled "Great Vengeance and Furious Fire." During this visit, the band explains how their sound developed, and we'll also get a preview of a new unreleased song. Host David Dye welcomes The Heavy on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Bath, England's rising soul-rock outfit was formed over a casual jam session, when guitarist Dan Taylor laid down some acoustic riffs over hip-hop instrumentals and vocalist Kelvin Swaby's raspy croon. Lo-fi samples and broken-down beats dominate on their debut album entitled "Great Vengeance and Furious Fire." During this visit, the band explains how their sound developed, and we'll also get a preview of a new unreleased song. Host David Dye welcomes The Heavy on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Bath, England's rising soul-rock outfit was formed over a casual jam session, when guitarist Dan Taylor laid down some acoustic riffs over hip-hop instrumentals and vocalist Kelvin Swaby's raspy croon. Lo-fi samples and broken-down beats dominate on their debut album entitled "Great Vengeance and Furious Fire." During this visit, the band explains how their sound developed, and we'll also get a preview of a new unreleased song. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-09,24278269 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:53:35 -0700 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24238423-Charlie-Haden Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye speaks with double bassist Charlie Haden. Best known for his jazz explorations, Haden straddles Americana, folk, and country with the latest effort, "Rambling Boy." It's a return to his musical roots, when a two year-old Charlie first appeared in 1939 on his parents' "Haden Family Radio Show." As a tribute to the program, the new record is a family affair, featuring Haden's wife Ruth, his son, and harmonies from his triplet daughters, plus friends Pat Metheny and Elvis Costello. In the interview, Haden shares what it was like to perform as a small child and how Charlie Parker changed his life. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye speaks with double bassist Charlie Haden. Best known for his jazz explorations, Haden straddles Americana, folk, and country with the latest effort, "Rambling Boy." It's a return to his musical roots, when a two year-old Charlie first appeared in 1939 on his parents' "Haden Family Radio Show." As a tribute to the program, the new record is a family affair, featuring Haden's wife Ruth, his son, and harmonies from his triplet daughters, plus friends Pat Metheny and Elvis Costello. In the interview, Haden shares what it was like to perform as a small child and how Charlie Parker changed his life. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye speaks with double bassist Charlie Haden. Best known for his jazz explorations, Haden straddles Americana, folk, and country with the latest effort, "Rambling Boy." It's a return to his musical roots, when a two year-old Charlie first appeared in 1939 on his parents' "Haden Family Radio Show." As a tribute to the program, the new record is a family affair, featuring Haden's wife Ruth, his son, and harmonies from his triplet daughters, plus friends Pat Metheny and Elvis Costello. In the interview, Haden shares what it was like to perform as a small child and how Charlie Parker changed his life. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-02,24238423 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:13:17 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24213229-Jeremy-Messersmith Jeremy Messersmith performs a new batch of songs from "The Silver City" on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. A nod to his current Minneapolis home, Jeremy's new album of dreamy '60s pop is heavily influenced by urban-dwellers and their lives. In his session with host David Dye, Jeremy reveals his own metropolis pastime, imagining the stories of fellow passengers on the light rail, and plays a Minneapolis-inspired cover - The Replacements'"Skyway." Jeremy Messersmith performs a new batch of songs from "The Silver City" on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. A nod to his current Minneapolis home, Jeremy's new album of dreamy '60s pop is heavily influenced by urban-dwellers and their lives. In his session with host David Dye, Jeremy reveals his own metropolis pastime, imagining the stories of fellow passengers on the light rail, and plays a Minneapolis-inspired cover - The Replacements'"Skyway." Jeremy Messersmith performs a new batch of songs from "The Silver City" on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. A nod to his current Minneapolis home, Jeremy's new album of dreamy '60s pop is heavily influenced by urban-dwellers and their lives. In his session with host David Dye, Jeremy reveals his own metropolis pastime, imagining the stories of fellow passengers on the light rail, and plays a Minneapolis-inspired cover - The Replacements'"Skyway." tag:odeo.com,2009-02-26,24213229 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:03:27 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24158283-Jeremy-Messersmith Jeremy Messersmith performs a new batch of songs from "The Silver City" on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. A nod to his current Minneapolis home, Jeremy's new album of dreamy '60s pop is heavily influenced by urban-dwellers and their lives. In his session with host David Dye, Jeremy reveals his own metropolis pastime, imagining the stories of fellow passengers on the light rail, and plays a Minneapolis-inspired cover - The Replacements'"Skyway." Jeremy Messersmith performs a new batch of songs from "The Silver City" on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. A nod to his current Minneapolis home, Jeremy's new album of dreamy '60s pop is heavily influenced by urban-dwellers and their lives. In his session with host David Dye, Jeremy reveals his own metropolis pastime, imagining the stories of fellow passengers on the light rail, and plays a Minneapolis-inspired cover - The Replacements'"Skyway." Jeremy Messersmith performs a new batch of songs from "The Silver City" on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. A nod to his current Minneapolis home, Jeremy's new album of dreamy '60s pop is heavily influenced by urban-dwellers and their lives. In his session with host David Dye, Jeremy reveals his own metropolis pastime, imagining the stories of fellow passengers on the light rail, and plays a Minneapolis-inspired cover - The Replacements'"Skyway." tag:odeo.com,2009-02-22,24158283 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:07:16 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24111097-Jessica-Lea-Mayfield Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Jessica Lea Mayfield presents her sweetly haunting fusion of folk, soul, and indie-rock. Her career began at the age of eight in her family's bluegrass band, and by eighteen she'd gained recognition for her collaboration on the Black Keys' "Attack & Release." "With Blasphemy So Heartfelt," her full-length debut, is produced by the Keys' Dan Auerbach, and Jessica explains to host David Dye how that partnership developed, as well as her ambivalent song-writing approach. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Jessica Lea Mayfield presents her sweetly haunting fusion of folk, soul, and indie-rock. Her career began at the age of eight in her family's bluegrass band, and by eighteen she'd gained recognition for her collaboration on the Black Keys' "Attack & Release." "With Blasphemy So Heartfelt," her full-length debut, is produced by the Keys' Dan Auerbach, and Jessica explains to host David Dye how that partnership developed, as well as her ambivalent song-writing approach. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Jessica Lea Mayfield presents her sweetly haunting fusion of folk, soul, and indie-rock. Her career began at the age of eight in her family's bluegrass band, and by eighteen she'd gained recognition for her collaboration on the Black Keys' "Attack & Release." "With Blasphemy So Heartfelt," her full-length debut, is produced by the Keys' Dan Auerbach, and Jessica explains to host David Dye how that partnership developed, as well as her ambivalent song-writing approach. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-16,24111097 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:06:59 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24043268-Cold-War-Kids On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Cold War Kids showcase their intense indie-Americana. Lead singer Nathan Willett spills a soulful yell over blues-inflected, anecdotal songs on, "Loyalty to Loyalty," the band's sophomore record. In this visit, they'll play an unconventional version of the new Cafe favorite, "Something Is Not Right With Me," and host David Dye asks how the band coped with blog backlash. On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Cold War Kids showcase their intense indie-Americana. Lead singer Nathan Willett spills a soulful yell over blues-inflected, anecdotal songs on, "Loyalty to Loyalty," the band's sophomore record. In this visit, they'll play an unconventional version of the new Cafe favorite, "Something Is Not Right With Me," and host David Dye asks how the band coped with blog backlash. On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Cold War Kids showcase their intense indie-Americana. Lead singer Nathan Willett spills a soulful yell over blues-inflected, anecdotal songs on, "Loyalty to Loyalty," the band's sophomore record. In this visit, they'll play an unconventional version of the new Cafe favorite, "Something Is Not Right With Me," and host David Dye asks how the band coped with blog backlash. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-09,24043268 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:13:57 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/24016461-Mercury-Rev Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a special Lillywhite Session with Mercury Rev. An underground favorite since their distorted art pop debuted in 1991, Mercury Rev sees experimentation as key to their creativity. On "Snowflake Midnight" the band embraced open-source technology, allowing them to experiment with audio effects designed by people across the globe. They'll speak with host David Dye about discovering the sound for this new record and the concept of a "Brain Waves Concert." Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a special Lillywhite Session with Mercury Rev. An underground favorite since their distorted art pop debuted in 1991, Mercury Rev sees experimentation as key to their creativity. On "Snowflake Midnight" the band embraced open-source technology, allowing them to experiment with audio effects designed by people across the globe. They'll speak with host David Dye about discovering the sound for this new record and the concept of a "Brain Waves Concert." Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy a special Lillywhite Session with Mercury Rev. An underground favorite since their distorted art pop debuted in 1991, Mercury Rev sees experimentation as key to their creativity. On "Snowflake Midnight" the band embraced open-source technology, allowing them to experiment with audio effects designed by people across the globe. They'll speak with host David Dye about discovering the sound for this new record and the concept of a "Brain Waves Concert." tag:odeo.com,2009-02-02,24016461 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:44:29 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23948801-Brazzaville Host David Dye welcomes Brazzaville on this edition of World Cafe Words & Music from WXPN. David Brown got the idea to form Brazzaville while on tour as a saxophonist for Beck. Eight albums and ten years later, their latest effort is entitled "21st Century Girl." The band's globally-minded indie pop is an amalgam of influences from Brown's travels through South America, Europe, and Africa, as a teenage runaway, and he'll chat in this interview about the admittedly unrealistic, idyllic image of L. A. portrayed in his songs. Host David Dye welcomes Brazzaville on this edition of World Cafe Words & Music from WXPN. David Brown got the idea to form Brazzaville while on tour as a saxophonist for Beck. Eight albums and ten years later, their latest effort is entitled "21st Century Girl." The band's globally-minded indie pop is an amalgam of influences from Brown's travels through South America, Europe, and Africa, as a teenage runaway, and he'll chat in this interview about the admittedly unrealistic, idyllic image of L. A. portrayed in his songs. Host David Dye welcomes Brazzaville on this edition of World Cafe Words & Music from WXPN. David Brown got the idea to form Brazzaville while on tour as a saxophonist for Beck. Eight albums and ten years later, their latest effort is entitled "21st Century Girl." The band's globally-minded indie pop is an amalgam of influences from Brown's travels through South America, Europe, and Africa, as a teenage runaway, and he'll chat in this interview about the admittedly unrealistic, idyllic image of L. A. portrayed in his songs. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-26,23948801 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:54:40 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23901500-Bon-Iver Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Bon Iver performs indie-folk songs from the stunning debut, "For Emma, Forever Ago." Host David Dye talks with singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, who escaped to a secluded Wisconsin cabin and, over several months, experienced an outpouring of creativity. This material would launch the project, Bon Iver, and a sparse, almost ghostly, disc of subdued acoustic guitar, a few drum beats, and Vernon's primal falsetto. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Bon Iver performs indie-folk songs from the stunning debut, "For Emma, Forever Ago." Host David Dye talks with singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, who escaped to a secluded Wisconsin cabin and, over several months, experienced an outpouring of creativity. This material would launch the project, Bon Iver, and a sparse, almost ghostly, disc of subdued acoustic guitar, a few drum beats, and Vernon's primal falsetto. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Bon Iver performs indie-folk songs from the stunning debut, "For Emma, Forever Ago." Host David Dye talks with singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, who escaped to a secluded Wisconsin cabin and, over several months, experienced an outpouring of creativity. This material would launch the project, Bon Iver, and a sparse, almost ghostly, disc of subdued acoustic guitar, a few drum beats, and Vernon's primal falsetto. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-19,23901500 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:03:46 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23862503-Jason-Pierce-Spiritualized Space-rock outfit Spiritualized join host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Disrupted by a serious bout of pneumonia, frontman Jason Pierce had to wait almost two years to put to disc a collection of songs he wrote in just two weeks. He tackles themes of survival and near-death experiences on the album, entitled "Songs in A&E," and he discusses how his illness affected his songwriting process. Space-rock outfit Spiritualized join host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Disrupted by a serious bout of pneumonia, frontman Jason Pierce had to wait almost two years to put to disc a collection of songs he wrote in just two weeks. He tackles themes of survival and near-death experiences on the album, entitled "Songs in A&E," and he discusses how his illness affected his songwriting process. Space-rock outfit Spiritualized join host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Disrupted by a serious bout of pneumonia, frontman Jason Pierce had to wait almost two years to put to disc a collection of songs he wrote in just two weeks. He tackles themes of survival and near-death experiences on the album, entitled "Songs in A&E," and he discusses how his illness affected his songwriting process. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-12,23862503 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:06:03 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23835929-Joseph-Arthur Folk-leaning songsmith, Joseph Arthur, joins host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words & Music from WXPN. Although Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed, and Michael Stipe can be counted among his biggest fans, Arthur hasn't seized the mainstream audience that his acclaim warrants — and he's okay with that. Having released four EPs inside the first months of 2008, and topping it off with a new full-length album, called "Temporary People," Arthur clearly finds that his joy is simply in making records. In this interview, he discusses how the new album is a response to the last one, and tempts us with talk of creating an electronic album. Folk-leaning songsmith, Joseph Arthur, joins host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words & Music from WXPN. Although Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed, and Michael Stipe can be counted among his biggest fans, Arthur hasn't seized the mainstream audience that his acclaim warrants — and he's okay with that. Having released four EPs inside the first months of 2008, and topping it off with a new full-length album, called "Temporary People," Arthur clearly finds that his joy is simply in making records. In this interview, he discusses how the new album is a response to the last one, and tempts us with talk of creating an electronic album. Folk-leaning songsmith, Joseph Arthur, joins host David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words & Music from WXPN. Although Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed, and Michael Stipe can be counted among his biggest fans, Arthur hasn't seized the mainstream audience that his acclaim warrants — and he's okay with that. Having released four EPs inside the first months of 2008, and topping it off with a new full-length album, called "Temporary People," Arthur clearly finds that his joy is simply in making records. In this interview, he discusses how the new album is a response to the last one, and tempts us with talk of creating an electronic album. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-05,23835929 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:03:57 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23818845-Calexico Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, David Dye gets a visit from Calexico. Drawing musical inspiration from the border region between California and Mexico, the aptly-named band has carved out a distinctive niche in the indie rock scene. In talking with David, they explain their travels to South America and John Fante's book, "Ask The Dust," which appear in the themes of their new record. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, David Dye gets a visit from Calexico. Drawing musical inspiration from the border region between California and Mexico, the aptly-named band has carved out a distinctive niche in the indie rock scene. In talking with David, they explain their travels to South America and John Fante's book, "Ask The Dust," which appear in the themes of their new record. Coming up on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, David Dye gets a visit from Calexico. Drawing musical inspiration from the border region between California and Mexico, the aptly-named band has carved out a distinctive niche in the indie rock scene. In talking with David, they explain their travels to South America and John Fante's book, "Ask The Dust," which appear in the themes of their new record. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-29,23818845 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:03:22 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/23790936-Conor-Oberst On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy Michaela Majoun's conversation with Conor Oberst. He took leave of his distinguished band, Bright Eyes, and traveled to the Mexican mountainside to record his eponymous new album. The sound is a lean, acoustic version of the seductive melodies he's known for, and he'll talk in this interview about his focus on performance, rather than production, for this record. On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy Michaela Majoun's conversation with Conor Oberst. He took leave of his distinguished band, Bright Eyes, and traveled to the Mexican mountainside to record his eponymous new album. The sound is a lean, acoustic version of the seductive melodies he's known for, and he'll talk in this interview about his focus on performance, rather than production, for this record. On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we hope you enjoy Michaela Majoun's conversation with Conor Oberst. He took leave of his distinguished band, Bright Eyes, and traveled to the Mexican mountainside to record his eponymous new album. The sound is a lean, acoustic version of the seductive melodies he's known for, and he'll talk in this interview about his focus on performance, rather than production, for this record. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-22,23790936 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:14:42 -0800 no NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast