World Cafe: Next archive
Listen First Aid Kit On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
March 5, 2012 – Popular in Europe and Australia, the Swedish folk duo is poised to capture more American hearts. WXPN
Listen Harriet On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
February 27, 2012 – Hear the L.A. band blend Americana and electronic music on its debut EP, Tell the Right Story. WXPN
Listen Julia Nunes On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
February 20, 2012 – The YouTube sensation has matured into a full-fledged artist in the few years since she went viral. WXPN
Listen Bright Moments On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
February 13, 2012 – Bright Moments is an apt name for the music: Its pop songs feature an exotic, diverse mix of sounds. WXPN
Listen Polica On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
February 6, 2012 – Hear crisp, minimalist, mesmerizing music from the band's debut album, Give You the Ghost. WXPN
Listen Whitehorse On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
January 23, 2012 – The Canadian duo effortlessly blends roots, Americana, blues and chamber pop on its eponymous debut. WXPN
Listen Novalima On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
January 16, 2012 – Hear the energetic Afro-Peruvian band blend modern electronic beats with world music. WXPN
Listen The Lumineers On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
January 9, 2012 – A band that's dealt with real-life tragedy channels its sorrow and passion into powerful folk-rock. WXPN
Listen Oh! Pears On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
January 2, 2012 – At 13 members strong, the band blends indie rock with classical orchestration and arrangements. WXPN
Listen Pearl And The Beard On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
December 19, 2011 – Lovely voices and creative instrumentation are attracting well-deserved buzz for this folk-pop trio. WXPN
Listen Hiss Golden Messenger On 'World Cafe Next' WXPN
December 12, 2011 – The artist's compositions are pared down, and rarely feature more than minimal instrumentation. WXPN
Listen Surgeons In Heat On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
December 5, 2011 – Hear the Wisconsinites' exuberance and effortless chemistry in songs packed with summertime hooks. WXPN
Listen The Front Bottoms On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
November 28, 2011 – The self-described "acoustic pop-punk" duo's eponymous release is as irreverent as it is smart. WXPN
Listen Sunbears! On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
November 14, 2011 – The electro-pop duo's songs burst with exuberant contemplations of love and the universe. WXPN
Listen The Loom On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
November 7, 2011 – With lots of instruments and onstage chemistry, the group has generated buzz for its modern folk. WXPN