The Los Angeles-based musician performs songs from her latest album, Erotica Veronica. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The singer-songwriter went viral in 2024 with her queer ballad, "Sailor Song." Her debut album, At The Beach, In Every Life, builds a world beyond her hit. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The North Carolina singer-songwriter joins us to talk about her debut album, Florilegium. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Drive-By Truckers co-founder talks about his latest solo album, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Texas singer-songwriter reflects on reconnecting with his musical spirit after losing his teenage son. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Musician and climate activist Tamara Lindeman talks about the Canadian folk band's latest record, Humanhood. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The singer-songwriter talks about her latest record, Earthstar Mountain. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Led by the late Christopher Stafford, this Cajun band became a staple of the Lafayette music scene. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison digs into the U.K. artist's Angels With Dirty Faces. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Both raised in the South, the duo tapped into a familiar sound for Send a Prayer My Way. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Booker examines racism, gun violence and the dark side of human nature on his first album in eight years. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The songwriter talks about writing chart-toppers for stars like Sabrina Carpenter, plus releasing her own, self-titled album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

For his experimental jazz album, Cline teamed up with saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, drummer Tom Rainey and double-bassist Chris Lightcap. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The mandolin sensation talks about releasing her first independent record, plus an in-studio performance. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The producer and multi-instrumentalist's latest record explores hip hop and jazz in Brazil. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Polish rock band talks about their latest project, Mourners. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Chicago singer-songwriter performs songs from his latest album, Return To Zero. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The English musician talks about making her latest album, Patterns in Repeat. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Plus, the Virigina trio perform songs from their latest record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

A trained violinist, the Los Angeles-based musician explains why she brought it back for her latest record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison looks back on Prince's daring left turn following the success of Purple Rain. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The hip-hop collective have made inroads in Lafayette's music scene. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The singer-songwriter from Alberta, Canada, performs songs from her debut EP, Purple Gas. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Brooklyn band perform songs from Welcome to My Blue Sky. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The 27-year-old guitarist talks about her latest album, Acadia, plus she performs in front of a live audience. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy