Brandi Carlile (by Neil Krug), Keb' Mo' (by Jeremy Cowart), Wet Leg (by Hollie Fernando) Courtesy of the artists hide caption
The War on Drugs
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The War On Drugs on World Cafe
Mon Laferte's 1940 Carmen is one of our picks for the best releases out on Oct. 29. Joel Orta/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
The War On Drugs' Adam Granduciel takes over the board in this episode. Shawn Brackbill/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
The War On Drugs Guest DJ on World Cafe
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The War On Drugs On World Cafe
A selection of NPR Music's best 50 albums of 2017. (Clockwise from upper left) Far from Over by Vijay Iyer, Plunge by Fever Ray, Everybody Works by Jay Som, Aromanticism by Moses Sumney, Luv Is Rage 2 by Lil Uzi Vert and 4:44 by Jay-Z. Courtesy of the artists hide caption
Father John Misty (left), Sylvan Esso (top right), and The War On Drugs (bottom right) are 3 of the man World Cafe guests that are nominated for a Grammy Award this year. WXPN hide caption
The War On Drugs in side the World Cafe Performance Studio at WXPN. Galea McGregor/WXPN hide caption
War On Drugs On World Cafe
The War on Drugs, led by Adam Granduciel (far right). The new album, A Deeper Understanding, is out now. Shawn Brackbill/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
With 'A Deeper Understanding,' The War On Drugs Balances Ambition And Grace
The War On Drugs's new album, A Deeper Understanding, reflects lead singer Adam Granduciel's stronger sense of self. Shawn Brackbill/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
On Its New Album, The War On Drugs Searches For 'A Deeper Understanding'
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Sylvan Esso performed back-to-back sold-out shows at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, Pa., in May. Jeremy Zimmerman/WXPN hide caption
Clockwise from upper left: Shakey Graves, Trio Mediaeval, The Mountain Goats, Mr. Mitch, The War On Drugs, Elliot Moss, GAS Courtesy of the artists hide caption