The Polyphonic Spree
The Polyphonic Spree.
The Polyphonic Spree artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
May 25, 2012 Tim DeLaughter and his 20-odd bandmates visit Philadelphia to perform at World Cafe Live.
June 30, 2007 Hear the symphonic rock group in an epic performance, recorded live from Washington, D.C.
June 29, 2007 The 24-member band headlines a live midday concert, with opening act Mark Olson.
Studio Sessions
December 25, 2012 The gigantic band has taken its joyful, exuberant "Holiday Extravaganza" on the road.
August 10, 2007 The band's sound can be sprawling, inspiring and haunting, sometimes all at once.
Discover Songs
December 18, 2009 Hear a mix of classic and new holiday songs by Sufjan Stevens, Bob Dylan, Laura Gibson and more.
June 14, 2007 A beautifully fake empire from The National; New music from the epic Polyphonic Spree; Brilliant...
December 27, 2004 Below are the 20 most mentioned songs from both listeners and reviewers with randomly selected c...
March 24, 2004 A special sneak preview of upcoming releases with an exclusive cut from Wilco's new album, A Gho...
June 16, 2003 Modern torch songs with Cassandra Wilson; the gloomy, introspective Lisa Germano; Christopher O'...
More Stories
December 21, 2012 The sprawling group, 17 strong, squeezes behind Bob Boilen's desk for a special holiday performance.
May 7, 2013 Things get big, fast on this week's mix from All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton.
December 4, 2012 See a gorgeous animated video set to the super-sized group's cover of John Lennon's "Happy Xmas."










