World Cafe Playlist for 04/30/2026
Host Stephen Kallao Presents the Best Music of 2026 So Far
We’re already a third of the way through the year, and there has been a lot of great music released so far. On the World Cafe, we’ll get you up to speed with some of the best releases of 2026, including music from Sturgill Simpson’s latest record under the name Johnny Blue Skies, as well as Jill Scott, Courtney Barnett, Flea and more.
Today’s Playlist
Lucinda Williams “The World’s Gone Wrong” World’s Gone Wrong
Courtney Barnett “Stay in Your Lane” Creature of Habit
Ratboys “Anywhere” Singin’ to an Empty Chair
Tedeschi Trucks Band “Future Soul” Future Soul
Tyler Ballgame “I Believe in Love” For the First Time, Again
Lettuce “Chief” WC Recording
Arlo Parks “2Sided” Ambiguous Desire
Jill Scott “Pressha” To Whom This May Concern
Johnny Blue Skies “Situation” Mutiny After Midnight
U2 “Scars” Easter Lily EP
Mitski “Where’s My Phone?” Nothing’s About to Happen
Jonathan Wilson “Future Vision” WC Recording
Mon Rovia “Heavy Foot” Bloodline
Florence Road “Rabbits Can Swim” Spring Forward
Flea “Thinkin Bout You” Honora
Squeeze “Why Don’t You” Trixies
Hour Two
Michael Kiwanuka “I’m Getting Ready” Home Again
Van Morrison “Come Running” Moondance
Friko “Seven Degrees” Something Worth Waiting For
Mott The Hoople “All The Young Dudes” All The Young Dudes
Lola Young “Messy” This Wasn’t Meant For You
Alabama Shakes “Another Life” (single)
Dawes “All Your Favorite Bands” WC Recording
Frightened Rabbit “Good Arms vs. Bad Arms
Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris “All The Roadrunning”
My Morning Jacket “Off The Record” Z
Jerry Garcia “Tore Up Over You” Reflections
Caroline Rose “I Will Not Be Afraid” WC Recording
Jalen Ngonda “Doctrine of Love” Doctrine of Love
Bjork “Human Behavior” Debut
Luna “Waiting On A Friend” CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING