World Cafe Playlist for 08/14/2026

Brandon Flowers joins host Raina Douris

Brandon Flowers releases his new solo album THRASHER later this month – but you get to hear some of it early! Brandon talks about the Country and Americana music that inspired his new record, shares stories behind some of the tracks, and even performs one new song live.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Michael Kiwanuka “I’m Getting Ready” Home Again

Todd Rundgren “A Dream Goes On Forever” Todd

Brandon Flowers “Plans” Thrasher

Brandon Flowers “Paradise” Thrasher

Chet Faker “1988” WC Recording

Brandon Flowers “Does It Ever Cross Your Mind” Thrasher

Brandon Flowers “Tiger’s Blood” Thrasher

Brandon Flowers “Miss America” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Elvis Costello And The Roots “Wake Me Up” WC Recording

Mon Rovîa “Heavy Foot” Bloodline

Tracy Chapman “New Beginning” New Beginning

Johnny Blue Skies “Situation” Mutiny After Midnight

Hour Two

Riko Kiley “Portions for Foxes” More Adventurous

The Killers “Mr. Brightside” Hot Fuss

Green Day “Wake Me Up When September Ends” American Idiot

Elliott Smith “Twilight” From A Basement On The Hill

Loretta Lynn “Portland Oregon” Van Lear Rose

Franz Ferdinand “Right Action” WC Recording

Prince “Musicology” Musicology

Modest Mouse “Ocean Breathes Salty” Good News for People Who Love Bad News

Franz Ferdinand “Take Me Out” Franz Ferdinand

Arcade Fire “Wake Up” Funeral

Snow Patrol “Run” Final Straw

Joss Stone “Fell In Love With A Boy” The Soul Sessions

Wilco “Spiders (Kidsmoke)” A Ghost is Born