World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

Nashville's Kopecky join David Dye on this episode of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. They debuted in 2012 as the Kopecky Family Band, and in addition to the name change, they've taken a harder rock approach on their second album, Drug for the Modern Age. The band talks about their mixed feelings about the title track, and we'll hear that one and more live in the studio today with Kopecky.

On this episode of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, San Fermin join host David Dye. Composer Ellis Ludwig-Leone wrote their first album while studying at Yale before there was even a band. The knockout debut led to shows opening for the likes of Arctic Monkeys and St. Vincent, and now San Fermin are back with a new album, called Jackrabbit. Ellis talks about writing it in a very different way, and the band plays live in the studio.

Host David Dye is joined by Ana Tijoux on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Born in France after political unrest forced her parents to leave Chile, it's hip-hop that she embraces as her cultural identity. Her new album is called Vengo, which features traditional Latin American instruments in the backing track rather than samples. She'll explain the change in her music in today's interview, and Ana performs live from the stage of World Cafe Live.

David Dye welcomes Lord Huron on this episode of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. The L.A. based band led by Ben Schneider just released their second album, Strange Trails. As with their 2012 debut, Lonesome Dream, the new songs are accompanied by videos that deepen the story, and even a comic book this time around. Ben will explain his writing style today, and Lord Huron plays a stripped down set from the World Cafe Live stage.

On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, David Dye is joined by Laura Marling. The British singer-songwriter got an early start, debuting at age sixteen with a Mercury Prize nominated album. After three more acclaimed releases, she moved to L.A. to explore her identity outside of music. Short Movie tells the story of that year. In the studio today, Laura reflects on what she learned and plays some of the new songs live.

David Dye's guest is Robyn Hitchcock on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. His long career began with psychedelic band The Soft Boys in the '70s and The Egyptians in the '80s, together with a prolific solo catalogue that continues with the new release, The Man Upstairs. It's a mix of covers and originals, which Robyn will perform live in the studio today, and he'll talk about what it was like working with legendary producer Joe Boyd.

Elephant Stone join David Dye on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. The Montreal-based group is led by Rishi Dhir, who combines Indian classical music with '60s psychedelic rock. Their new third album, The Three Poisons, developed from an amazing collection of records that Dhir found on his doorstep. He'll explain what kind of music he discovered that day, and Elephant Stone perform live.

On this episode of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, Michaela Majoun welcomes Alejandro Rose-Garcia, who performs as Shakey Graves. The Austin-based songwriter started out as a one-man-band, singing and playing guitar and a handmade kick drum. He appointed a full band for his sophomore album, And the War Came, and Rose-Garcia will talk about the transition to collaborative writing today. Plus, we'll hear the band's excellent folk-rock live.

Robyn Hitchcock is David Dye's guest on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. His long career began with psychedelic band The Soft Boys in the '70s and The Egyptians in the '80s, alongside a prolific solo catalogue that continues with the new release, The Man Upstairs. It's a mix of covers and originals, which Robyn will perform live in the studio today, and he'll talk about what it was like working with legendary producer Joe Boyd.

North Carolina duo, Sylvan Esso, visit David Dye on this episode of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Nick Sanborn is an electronic music producer, and Amelia Meath is an Appalachian folk singer. They joined their styles after meeting last year and have just released their self-titled debut as Sylvan Esso. The pair plays live before an audience at World Cafe Live today, and they'll explain how their musical tastes are not all that different.

North Carolina duo, Sylvan Esso, visit David Dye on this episode of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Nick Sanborn is an electronic music producer, and Amelia Meath is an Appalachian folk singer. They joined their styles after meeting last year and have just released their self-titled debut as Sylvan Esso. The pair plays live before an audience at World Cafe Live today, and they'll explain how their musical tastes are not all that different.

Macy Gray joins David Dye on this episode of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Her career started in 1999 with her debut and the huge hit "I Try." After releasing two covers albums in recent years, she returns to original material with a new disc called, The Way. We'll hear a performance with Gray and her band live in the studio today, and she'll talk about her experience working with Booker T.

David Dye welcomes electronic duo, Milky Chance, on this episode of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Clemens Rehbein and Philipp Dausch are the German musicians behind the smash hit "Stolen Dance," which caught on throughout Europe last year. Their debut album, Sadnecessary, was finally released in the U.S. in October, and today they perform live in the studio. Plus, we'll hear the story behind Milky Chance's success.

The Budos Band visit David Dye on this episode of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. The nine-piece ensemble from Brooklyn has been making their Afrobeat and Funk influenced music together for nearly a decade. Burnt Offering, their latest album, was released last month. Today, we'll hear some of the new songs live, and The Budos Band will talk about the challenges of writing instrumental music.

Jukebox the Ghost join Michaela Majoun on this episode of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. The indie-pop trio from Washington D.C. made their debut in 2008 and have since released four albums, including their new self-titled disc. Today, they'll share about their evolution as a band, and Jukebox the Ghost perform live on stage at World Cafe Live.