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Phosphorescent On World Cafe : World Cafe Matthew Houck, who records as Phosphorescent, shares how meeting his partner in a New England bar, having a child and almost dying from meningitis informed his new music.

World Cafe

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6 Years Of Life Fueled Phosphorescent's Latest Album

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Phosphorescent On World Cafe

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  • "New Birth in New England"
  • "Christmas Down Under"
  • "My Beautiful Boy"

Matthew Houck, who records as Phosphorescent, released his beloved album Muchacho almost six years ago. Since that time, he's had a lot of milestone experiences, which fueled his latest record, C'est La Vie.

In this session, Houck joins us to share about meeting his partner in a New England bar, having a child and his near-death bout with meningitis. Plus, he performs a set of new songs live in concert. Hear it all in the player.

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World Cafe

Essential and Emerging Artists