The Swell Season archive
Listen Minnie Driver and The Swell Season in Concert WXPN
July 27, 2007 – WXPN's midday concert series continues with an actress-turned-singer and two singers-turned-actors. WXPN
Listen Live Music from the Film 'Once'
July 26, 2007 – Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova perform selections from the musical film Once, live.
Listen New-Style Musical: Hansard and Irglova in 'Once'
May 13, 2007 – The singer of the Irish rock band The Frames is attracting attention as a cinematic leading man.
Listen The Frames: Seething Ballads and Upbeat Anthems WXPN
May 9, 2007 – The band's legend continues to grow after more than 15 years' worth of albums and live shows. WXPN
Read Songs of the Year: Top 10 CDs of 2006
December 25, 2006 – Song of the Day's editor picked over thousands of albums in 2006 before settling on 10 favorites.
Listen Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova: Swell 'Season' WXPN
December 4, 2006 – The Frames' frontman and a Czech singer team up to record 10 soft, lovely, quietly brilliant songs. WXPN