Edward Sharpe archive
Watch 'Big Easy Express': Three Bands, One Train, A Ton Of Music
June 27, 2012 – Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Mumford and Sons and Old Crow Medicine Show hop a train.
Listen Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros Are 'Here'
May 29, 2012 – David Greene profiles the 12-member indie-folk band, which just released its second album, Here.
Read First Listen: Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros, 'Here'
May 20, 2012 – Here finds singer Alex Ebert and company ruminating on and celebrating the aftermath of salvation.
Listen Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros In Concert WXPN
May 10, 2012 – Hear the 11-person psychedelic folk band perform songs from its new album, Here, live from WXPN. WXPN
Watch More Songs That Make You Feel Good
August 17, 2011 – From R.E.M. to Groucho Marx, fans share more songs that make them feel good.
Listen Memorable Moments From The Tiny Desk
August 10, 2011 – This week, All Songs Considered looks at three and a half years of live music at the NPR offices.
Listen Alexander Ebert On World Cafe WXPN
July 20, 2011 – The charismatic leader of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros plays songs from his new solo album. WXPN
Read The Roots Picnic, In Concert WXPN
June 3, 2011 – The Roots, Nas, Esperanza Spalding, and Wiz Khalifa performed for thousands in Philadelphia. WXPN
Watch Simply Adorable: Father And Daughter Sing 'Home'
January 9, 2011 – Three minutes of pure adorable not involving cats. Watch a father and daughter sing "Home."
Listen Highlights From The 2010 Newport Folk Festival
August 4, 2010 – All Songs Considered looks at some of the festival's best moments, from Edward Sharpe and more.
Read How I Became A Magnetic Zero
August 3, 2010 – One NPR Music intern went to interview the band only to end up performing with the group on stage.
Listen Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros In Concert: Newport Folk Festival 2010 FolkAlley
August 1, 2010 – The best place to take in the 10-piece band's gloriously uplifting ruckus is on the concert stage. FolkAlley
Listen Interview: Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros
July 30, 2010 – Hear Alex Ebert on his amazement with the band's success and its deep connection to fans.
Read Three For Your Weekend: Philadelphia
July 16, 2010 – WXPN's Bruce Warren picks three not-to-be missed shows in his hometown this weekend.
Listen All Songs Considered Listeners Pick The Best Music Of 2009
December 7, 2009 – All Songs Considered listeners pick the top 25 albums of 2009.