Summary: Host David Dye welcomes Alt J on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. This new British band has had a major impact in the UK with much critical acclaim, and they've just won this year's prestigious Mercury Prize for best new album. It's called An Awesome Wave, showcasing Alt J's unique style that channels folk, electronica, and hip-hop. In this interview, the group explains the inspiration behind some of their songs, and they recall how the band first got together while studying at Leeds University.
