Heavily inspired by cumbia, the London-based band has a straightforward ethos: have fun. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The record producer and composer sought inspiration from his beginnings in Sacramento for his latest record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The hip-hop group's second and final album took a sharp sonic turn away from their radio-friendly debut. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter sought inspiration from Dorothy's journey in The Wizard of Oz. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The alternative rock pioneers perform an exclusive set ahead of the release of their latest album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The band co-founded by Lowell George and led by Bill Payne has flourished with their gumbo approach to rock and roll. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Hear a live performance from the young Cajun group Amis Du Teche as they perform songs from their latest self-titled album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Denver's iconic outdoor venue comes with a unique set of challenges. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Just like their name implies, this desert rock trio is buzzy, loud and fun. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Big Richard formed to play a one-off festival gig, then the quartet fell in love with playing together. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Tune in to a mini-concert with Latin pop and hip hop group 2MX2, plus learn about the foundation cultivating Fort Collins' music scene. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The English rock band looks to '80s synth pop on their seventh studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Philadelphia musician wanted to reconnect with his tight-knit circle of bandmates on his new record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Montreal-based band blends together different influences, from japanese folk to J-Pop and Brazilian surf rock. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Frontman BJ Barham talks about working with producer Shooter Jennings and tackling the complexity of Southern identity on the band's new album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The English singer-songwriter chats about why "labour" went viral and the inspirations behind her new album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The English guitarist and songwriter joins us to talk about his fifth studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

This English indie rock band formed while studying at the Leeds Conservatoire in 2020. Four years laters, they won the Mercury Prize. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The funk, soul and R&B band from Seattle explores the more complicated side of love on their latest album, Love Direction. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

On The Past is Still Alive, folk songwriter Alynda Segarra reignites visions from a past life and the people they've met along the way. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe's new concert series highlights music from Louisiana's Cajun Country. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Lou Barlow and John Davis talk about what brought them together again, plus they perform live for World Cafe. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Los Angeles-based musician was inspired by the dark side of state's mythology in the making of her fourth studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Australian musician talks about the motivation and meaning behind Wild God, a new album with his band The Bad Seeds. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison digs into the South African gospel group's latest record, which recontextualizes classic club hits. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy