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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

Dubbed "the Gold Album," the rock band's latest record marks a new collaborative approach between the original members.
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How letting go of control helped Weezer's 20th album shine

The Killers' frontman joins World Cafe to talk about exploring a country western sound on his new solo album, THRASHER.
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Brandon Flowers' songwriting has always had 'whispers' of country music

Plus, Cardinals perform live for World Cafe.
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Irish band Cardinals blends fact and fiction on 'Masquerade'

The late singer's second studio album forecast sonic trends that would define R&B and pop in subsequent decades.
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Revisiting Aaliyah's 'One in a Million'

Nicholas Carpenter has spent the last decade crafting deeply personal songs that balance humor, vulnerability and heart.
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Tune in to a mini-concert with Medium Build

The band talks about pulling from a deeper emotional well on 'LP4,' plus American Football performs live.
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American Football never meant to pioneer 'midwest emo.' Their new LP is far from it.

Chicago's “premier queer country crooner” on his debut album.
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Andrew Sa expands the cowboy myth on 'American Rough'

The lead vocalist of the Louisiana band Seratones joins us for the final installment of the Acadiana Music Showcase.
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Acadiana Music Showcase: A.J. Haynes

The English musician's latest record was shaped by New York City's club and DJ culture.
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Arlo Parks leaves it all on the dance floor on 'Ambiguous Desire'

The Philadelphia native's latest album is a kaleidoscopic blend of rock, blues, soul, pop and country called Time Will Tell.
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