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- Host: David Dye
- Since 1991, host David Dye has been exploring the frontiers of contemporary music for his listeners on a daily basis. Featuring live performance and interviews with established and emerging artists from across the musical spectrum, World Café is public radio's most popular program of popular music.
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The B-52s: Hitting the 'Funplex'
Mon, Jul 7
Back after a 16-year hiatus from recording, the cheerfully hedonistic party band The B-52s returned to the public eye recently, releasing the appropriately titled Funplex. Hear the band in an interview and performance from WXPN and the Electric Factory in Philadelphia.
Aimee Mann: Heartache and Hope
Mon, Jun 30
Mann's seventh solo album, @#%&*! Smilers, offers another look at dark and eccentric characters, complete with introspective looks at heartbreak, fading hope, and even Virginia carnivals. Mann recently sat down with World Cafe host David Dye to perform some of her new material.
Counting Crows: Making Hits, Looking Ahead
Fri, Jun 27
In the 15 years since releasing its breakthrough debut, the roots-pop band has become one of the most popular rock groups in America. The band plays from and talks about its new album, Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings.
Carbon/Silicon: Clash Guitarist Returns
Thu, Jun 26
The punk rock legends in Carbon/Silicon Mick Jones from The Clash and Tony James from Generation X have been offering their garage-rock inspired music for free online long before Radiohead's pay-what-you-wish release. Hear an acoustic session with the band.
Vampire Weekend: A-Punks on Afro-Pop
Wed, Jun 25
Vampire Weekend's endearingly wordy lyrics make the band sound collegiate in the best possible way. Its unique sound inventively mixes contemporary American indie-rock, Western classical music, and South African traditional music. Hear a performance and interview from WXPN.
Tift Merritt Finds 'Another Country'
Tue, Jun 24
Merritt's voice is an incredible instrument in itself, but she also has the guitar skills and songwriting chops of a seasoned professional. In support of her third release, Another Country, Merritt speaks with host David Dye about its primary inspiration: France.
Drive-By Truckers: Southern Rock Meets Soul
Mon, Jun 23
On Brighter Than Creation's Dark, Drive-By Truckers offers an epic and emotional 19-song rock statement. The roots-music powerhouse knows its way around thundering Southern rockers, country ballads and, lately, Stax-inspired soul. Hear an interview and performance from WXPN.
The Wood Brothers
Tue, Jun 17
The Wood Brothers team up once again and stop by the World Cafe with host David Dye to play songs from their new album Loaded. Enlisting friends Amos Lee, Pieta Brown and John Medeski, The Wood Brothers create a jazz acoustic all their own.
The Kills: Oozing Attitude and Tension
Mon, Jun 16
On The Kills' third full-length album, Midnight Boom, the band fleshes out its garage-punk sound, in the process revealing a seemingly newfound interest in having fun. With its provocative delivery and emphasis on hooks, the duo crafts an album that feels rough, raw, and undeniably hip.
Eddy Clearwater: Return of 'The Chief'
Thu, Jun 12
A Chicago-based blues legend, Clearwater has just released West Side Strut, his first original recording in eight years. Hear his contemporary take on original "rock-a-blues" style and left-handed guitar playing in this performance from WXPN.
She and Him: The Lillywhite Session
Wed, Jun 11
Produced by the legendary Steve Lillywhite, She & Him inaugurates the new World Cafe Lillywhite Sessions series from Avatar Studios. Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward seamlessly combine her syrupy-sweet voice with his simplistic yet stunning instrumentals on their debut, Volume One.
Steve Lillywhite on Producing U2's 'War'
Wed, Jun 11
In the span of three years, U2 released three classic albums right in a row. In an interview with host David Dye, War producer Steve Lillywhite talks about the creation of the landmark album.
Jeb Loy Nichols: Everyman Songwriter
Tue, Jun 10
Nichols' quiet and unassuming folk tunes convey astonishing warmth, whisking listeners away to his home in the rural farmland of Northern Wales. In a session on World Cafe, the singer-songwriter plays music from his latest CD, Days Are Mighty.
'Flowers' for Kathleen Edwards
Mon, Jun 9
The smart, funny alt-country singer-songwriter joins host David Dye for conversation and a performance from her latest album, Asking For Flowers. With lyrics that range from the emotional to the political to the hilarious, the disc has been widely hailed as her best yet.
Aimee Mann: Heartache and Hope
Fri, Jun 6
Mann's seventh solo album, @#%&*! Smilers, offers another look at dark and eccentric characters, complete with introspective looks at heartbreak, fading hope, and even Virginia carnivals. Mann recently sat down with World Cafe host David Dye to perform some of her new material.
Jim Noir: Nostalgia Looks Forward
Thu, Jun 5
English singer-songwriter Jim Noir joins World Cafe host David Dye with a few songs from his eponymous second album. The new disc features infectious psychedelic pop tunes that recall classic '60s pop while remaining rooted in the here and now.
Langhorne Slim: Soul and Fire
Wed, Jun 4
The songwriter, who hails from Brooklyn via Pennsylvania, conjures images of many other neo-folk singers, but there's energy and warmth in his recordings. Hear Langhorne Slim perform songs from his new album with host David Dye.
China Forbes: Pink Martini's Singer Goes Solo
Tue, Jun 3
Forbes' first solo release in more than 10 years showcases the Pink Martini singer's pop side. With laidback yet disarming hooks and honest lyrics, '78 addresses the ups and downs of Forbes' own experiences with friendship, loneliness, and love.
Kate Nash: Sweetly Infectious Pop
Mon, Jun 2
Though still only 20, English singer-songwriter Kate Nash has already topped numerous European pop charts and attracted massive buzz in the U.S. Her debut album, Made of Bricks, is full of sweetly infectious pop music, propelled by Nash's thick accent and effervescent personality.
The B-52s: Hitting the 'Funplex'
Fri, May 30
Back after a 16-year hiatus from recording, the cheerfully hedonistic party band The B-52s returned to the public eye recently, releasing the appropriately titled Funplex. Hear the band in an interview and performance from WXPN and the Electric Factory in Philadelphia.
Many Swedes: Lykke Li, El Perro Del Mar, More
Thu, May 29
Sweden is home to some of the most exciting pop music around. In a special session with host David Dye, World Cafe features three emerging artists: Lykke Li, El Perro del Mar, and Anna Ternheim.
Peter Moren: A 'Tycoon' All His Own
Thu, May 29
Moren plays songs from his debut solo album, The Last Tycoon. Better known as one-third of the critically acclaimed trio Peter Bjorn and John, Moren favors a folksy approach over the meticulous pop of his main band.
Shawn Phillips: A World of Folk Music
Wed, May 28
When he began in the early '70s, Phillips offered a rare combination: He's both a talented musician and a stand-out vocalist. Phillips has always stayed one step ahead of the curve, while remaining just below the radar. He plays old and new songs in a session from WXPN.
David Ford Sings 'Songs for the Road'
Tue, May 27
A bright young storyteller with a mesmerizing stage presence, English singer-songwriter David Ford has released two albums of dark, dramatic rock that brings to mind the works of Damien Rice, among others. Hear Ford in an interview and performance from WXPN.
Joe Jackson Returns with 'Rain'
Mon, May 26
For 30 years, the English singer-songwriter has helped define and redefine pop, rock, alternative, and new-wave music, when he's not delving extensively into classical composition. Hear an interview and performance from WXPN.
The Black Keys: Out of the Garage
Fri, May 23
The Black Keys enlisted Danger Mouse as producer of their first album recorded in a real studio. The resulting collection takes their minimalist sound into a new dimension, with unexpected arrangements and expanded instrumentation. Hear an interview and performance from WXPN.
Hot Chip: Electro-Pop 'Made in the Dark'
Thu, May 22
On the group's third album, Made in the Dark, Hot Chip adds distortion to the mix. Exploding with background synths, soul influences, and Alexis Taylor's airy vocals, the band moves into ballad territory more than before. Hear an interview and performance from WXPN.
Chris Walla: On Death Cab for Cutie
Wed, May 21
On Death Cab for Cutie's sixth album, Narrow Stairs, the band opted for a live sound in the studio. In an interview with host David Dye, guitarist and producer Chris Walla describes the disc as "louder and more dissonant."
Dawn Landes: Indie-Pop Gets 'Fireproof'
Tue, May 20
A New York-based singer, Landes infuses her songs with elements of traditional American roots and folk music. Using guitar, accordion, glockenspiel, and even an Optigan, Landes crafts a sweet-sounding pop groove, tinged with elements of bluegrass.
Trent Reznor Releases 'Ghosts' for All
Mon, May 19
In an interview with David Dye, Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor talks about his decision to leave his major label to self-release the instrumental Ghosts I-IV. Reznor has not only been successful, but he's also found a way to engage his fans in the music via remixes.
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