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‘Shiny Objects’ reflects Lia Menaker’s 10-year artistic growth
After 10 years, Lia Menaker has released her sophomore album, ‘Shiny Objects.’ She’s celebrating the record with a Johnny Brenda’s show Sunday.
After 10 years, Lia Menaker has released her sophomore album, ‘Shiny Objects.’ She’s celebrating the record with a Johnny Brenda’s show Sunday.
‘Shiny Objects’ reflects Lia Menaker’s 10-year artistic growth
After 10 years, Lia Menaker has released her sophomore album, ‘Shiny Objects.’ She’s celebrating the record with a Johnny Brenda’s show Sunday.
Press Play
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out November 6th
Discover this week’s newly released albums by Hudson Freeman, Kings of Leon, Twisted Teens, and more…
Discover this week’s newly released albums by Hudson Freeman, Kings of Leon, Twisted Teens, and more…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out November 6th
Discover this week’s newly released albums by Hudson Freeman, Kings of Leon, Twisted Teens, and more…
Music News
Philly post-punk rockers Wax Jaw pick Suburban Lawns, Mock Media, Ashe, more for Ears We Trust
Wax Jaw puts on one of the most exciting shows you can see in Philly. The gigs are pure energy thanks to vocalist Shane…
Wax Jaw puts on one of the most exciting shows you can see in Philly. The gigs are pure energy thanks to vocalist Shane…
Philly post-punk rockers Wax Jaw pick Suburban Lawns, Mock Media, Ashe, more for Ears We Trust
Wax Jaw puts on one of the most exciting shows you can see in Philly. The gigs are pure energy thanks to vocalist Shane…
Middays
Madra Salach joins Mike Vasilikos for a strum and chat ahead of first U.S. gig at Johnny Brenda’s
Modern Irish folk band Madra Salach is in the states for their first-ever U.S. tour, and their inaugural show is Wednesday night at Johnny…
Modern Irish folk band Madra Salach is in the states for their first-ever U.S. tour, and their inaugural show is Wednesday night at Johnny…
Madra Salach joins Mike Vasilikos for a strum and chat ahead of first U.S. gig at Johnny Brenda’s
Modern Irish folk band Madra Salach is in the states for their first-ever U.S. tour, and their inaugural show is Wednesday night at Johnny…
885 Greatest Songs From Movies and TV
Our favorite ‘Saturday Night Live’ original songs
With the 885 Countdown of the Greatest Songs from Movies and TV looming, we’re talking our favorite original ‘SNL’ songs!
With the 885 Countdown of the Greatest Songs from Movies and TV looming, we’re talking our favorite original ‘SNL’ songs!
Our favorite ‘Saturday Night Live’ original songs
With the 885 Countdown of the Greatest Songs from Movies and TV looming, we’re talking our favorite original ‘SNL’ songs!
Video Sessions
View allGrace Cummings – “I’m Not Crazy” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
November 5, 2026
Grace Cummings – “My Island and Me” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
November 5, 2026
Grace Cummings – “FAKE” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
November 5, 2026
Margaret Glaspy on World Cafe I Live Performance & Interview
November 4, 2026
Fantastic Cat – “Don’t Let Go” (Live for World Cafe)
November 4, 2026
Fantastic Cat – “Elevator” (Live for World Cafe)
November 4, 2026
Fantastic Cat – “Donnie Takes The Bus” (Live for World Cafe)
November 4, 2026
Fantastic Cat – “The Hammer and The Nail” (Live for World Cafe)
November 4, 2026
Orville Peck reflects on how bullying shaped his young life
November 3, 2026
Low Cut Connie on World Cafe | Live Session & Interview
November 2, 2026
Social Distortion turns up on World Cafe
November 2, 2026
Orville Peck on World Cafe | Extended Interview
November 2, 2026
Metric bring back indie sleaze on World Cafe
November 2, 2026
Madra Salach – “Tunnel Tigers”
November 2, 2026
Madra Salach – “Murphy Can Never Go Home”
November 2, 2026
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Indie Rock Hit Parade
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Grace Cummings
The Australian singer-songwriter performs highlights from Bloodhorse! live in our studio…
The Australian singer-songwriter performs highlights from Bloodhorse! live in our studio…
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Grace Cummings
The Australian singer-songwriter performs highlights from Bloodhorse! live in our studio…
World Cafe
Tune in to a mini-concert with Fantastic Cat
The supergroup Fantastic Cat's latest album, Cat Out of Hell, is filled with irreverent and charmingly honest songwriting. Hear them perform a mini-concert on…
The supergroup Fantastic Cat's latest album, Cat Out of Hell, is filled with irreverent and charmingly honest songwriting. Hear them perform a mini-concert on…
Tune in to a mini-concert with Fantastic Cat
The supergroup Fantastic Cat's latest album, Cat Out of Hell, is filled with irreverent and charmingly honest songwriting. Hear them perform a mini-concert on…
Music News
The Flying Vees release crushing new song on Election Day
“Monsters” covers very weighty topics, including sexual assault, corruption, justice, and more. Listen to it here.
“Monsters” covers very weighty topics, including sexual assault, corruption, justice, and more. Listen to it here.
The Flying Vees release crushing new song on Election Day
“Monsters” covers very weighty topics, including sexual assault, corruption, justice, and more. Listen to it here.
Music News
Kurt Vile plays ’99 BPM’ on the ‘Tonight Show’
Well, well, well, if it isn’t our friend Kurt Vile making a late night talk show appearance. Vile and the Violators stopped by 30…
Well, well, well, if it isn’t our friend Kurt Vile making a late night talk show appearance. Vile and the Violators stopped by 30…
Kurt Vile plays ’99 BPM’ on the ‘Tonight Show’
Well, well, well, if it isn’t our friend Kurt Vile making a late night talk show appearance. Vile and the Violators stopped by 30…
World Cafe
Like a pink-haired gladiator, Adéla enters the pop arena hellbent on victory
From ballet school to Dream Academy, the Slovakian singer and dancer has been training her whole life for pop stardom.
From ballet school to Dream Academy, the Slovakian singer and dancer has been training her whole life for pop stardom.
Like a pink-haired gladiator, Adéla enters the pop arena hellbent on victory
From ballet school to Dream Academy, the Slovakian singer and dancer has been training her whole life for pop stardom.