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Let 10 public-radio hosts recommend you some new music, including a premiere from Tom Brosseau.

Capital Public Radio in Sacramento, Calif., loves Tom Brosseau's new song "Fit To Be Tied."Carey Braswell/Courtesy of the artisthide caption

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Hear Spoon perform songs from its new record, <em>Transference</em>, on <em>World Cafe</em>.

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The hazy <em>Teen Dream</em> was recorded in Upstate New York, in a church appropriately named Dreamland.

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Dawes' new, Blake Mills-produced album, We're All Gonna Die, is out now. Clara Balzary/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Dawes On World Cafe

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September 16, 2016 • Producer Blake Mills brings a new sound to the California band's fifth album. Hear Taylor Goldsmith and company perform live in the World Cafe studio.

Dawes On World Cafe

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River Whyless' new album, We All The Light, is out now. Keith Wright/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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River Whyless On World Cafe

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September 14, 2016 • The North Carolina quartet means to captures nature's mysteries on its new album, We All The Light. Hear the band perform live onstage.

River Whyless On World Cafe

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Billy Bragg and Joe Henry perform live at the 2016 Non-COMMvention in Philadelphia. Michelle Montgomery/WXPN hide caption

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Billy Bragg And Joe Henry On World Cafe

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September 13, 2016 • In train stations across the country, the two singer-songwriters recorded the musical legacy of the rails. Hear them discuss the project and perform two songs.

Billy Bragg and Joe Henry on World Cafe

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World Cafe Next

World Cafe Next: Middle Kids

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September 12, 2016 • Hear two stellar singles from the Australian three-piece, led by accomplished singer Hannah Joy.

World Cafe Next: Middle Kids

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Joseph performs live at the 2016 Non-COMMvention at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Rachel Del Sordo/WXPN hide caption

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Joseph On World Cafe

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September 12, 2016 • Hear the three Closner sisters' gorgeous, powerful harmonies, recorded live in Philadelphia.

Joseph On World Cafe

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Hear A New Bob Weir Song, 'Lay My Lily Down'

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Hear A New Bob Weir Song, 'Lay My Lily Down'

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September 12, 2016 • The Grateful Dead guitarist co-wrote the new song with Josh Ritter. It's a haunting tune, sung in the voice of a father as he buries his daughter.

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Local Natives On World Cafe

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September 9, 2016 • The Los Angeles band's new album, Sunlit Youth, is out today. In this session, the band performs live and discusses its changing sound.

Local Natives On World Cafe

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Latin Roots: Céu

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September 8, 2016 • The Brazilian singer embraces electronics on her new album, Tropix. In this session, hear her perform live and discuss living in São Paulo.

Ceu On World Cafe

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The Head And The Heart On World Cafe

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September 7, 2016 • Hear the Seattle band play new songs from its major-label debut, Signs Of Light.

The Head And The Heart On World Cafe

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Frankie Lee On World Cafe

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September 6, 2016 • Music runs in this Minnesotan country-folk singer's family. Hear him perform songs from his debut album, American Dreamer.

Frankie Lee On World Cafe

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World Cafe Next

World Cafe Next: LVL UP

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September 5, 2016 • The New York four-piece's Sub Pop debut features propulsive rock songs that turn unexpected corners. Hear two tracks.

World Cafe Next: LVL UP

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Amos Lee performs at World Cafe Live during the 2016 Non-COMMvention in Philadelphia. Sydney Schaefer/WXPN hide caption

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Amos Lee On World Cafe

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September 5, 2016 • For the first time in his career, the singer-songwriter has produced one of his own albums, Spirit. Hear him perform some of the new songs live in Philadelphia.

Amos Lee On World Cafe

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Okkervil River On World Cafe

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September 2, 2016 • "It's not really an Okkervil River album, and it's also my favorite Okkervil River album," songwriter Will Sheff says of the band's latest offering, Away.

Okkervil River On World Cafe

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Caveman On World Cafe

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August 31, 2016 • The Brooklyn quintet's new record, Otero War, is a concept album whose songs nevertheless stand on their own. Hear a live performance.

Caveman On World Cafe

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Oh Pep! On World Cafe

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August 30, 2016 • Hear the Melbourne duo perform three songs from its debut full-length, Stadium Cake.

Oh Pep! On World Cafe

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World Cafe Next: Julia Jacklin

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August 29, 2016 • Hear two lyrically dense songs from the Australian singer-songwriter's debut album, Don't Let The Kids Win.

World Cafe Next: Julia Jacklin

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Lisa Hannigan On World Cafe

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August 29, 2016 • The Irish singer-songwriter performs music from her new album, At Swim, including a song with lyrics borrowed from the poet Seamus Heaney.

Lisa Hannigan On World Cafe

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Weekend LISTening: 10 Great Duos Who Couldn't Keep It Together

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Weekend LISTening: 10 Great Duos Who Couldn't Keep It Together

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August 27, 2016 • Not every partnership is built to last. From The White Stripes to Sonny & Cher, here are 10 talented, if temporary, musical duos.

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Hard Working Americans On World Cafe

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August 26, 2016 • Hear the Todd Snider-fronted supergroup perform songs from its new album, Rest In Chaos.

Hard Working Americans On World Cafe

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Latin Roots

Latin Roots: Chicano Activism

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August 25, 2016 • Beat Latino's Catalina Maria Johnson discusses the music of the Chicano Power movement of the 1960s.

Latin Roots: Chicano Activism

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Beth Orton On World Cafe

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August 24, 2016 • Once dubbed a "folktronica" artist, Orton goes all-electronic on her latest album, Kidsticks. Hear her perform live in this session.

Beth Orton On World Cafe

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BADBADNOTGOOD On World Cafe

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Capital Public Radio in Sacramento, Calif., loves Tom Brosseau's new song "Fit To Be Tied." Carey Braswell/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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