World Cafe Playlist for 06/17/2026

Hiss Golden Messenger joins host Raina Douris

On the new album from Hiss Golden Messenger, M.C. Taylor puts his faith in humanity and the power of community. Produced by former bandmate, Josh Kaufman, I’m People features appearances from Sam Beam of Iron and Wine, Sara Watkins, and Bruce Hornsby. Coming up, Taylor talks about why hope is a choice and a responsibility, and we’ll hear live performances from Hiss Golden Messenger

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

The Waterboys “The Whole of the Moon” This Is The Sea

Hiss Golden Messenger “Who You Gonna Run To” I’m People

Hiss Golden Messenger “I’m People” I’m People

Hiss Golden Messenger “In the Middle of It” I’m People

Hiss Golden Messenger “Day O Day” WC Recording

Laufey “From the Start” Bewitched

Spoon “The Underdog” Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

Noah Kahan “Doors” The Great Divide

Hiss Golden Messenger “Say It Like You Mean It” WC Recording

Tedeschi Trucks Band “Future Souls” Future Souls

Low Cut Connie “Are You Gonna Run?” Art Dealers

Ray Bull “Under Your Eyelid” Please Stop Laughing

Geese “Taxes” Getting Killed

Hour Two

Sons of Sevilla “Street Light Moon” Street Light Moon

Florence Road “Rabbits Can Swim” Spring Forward

The The “Uncertain Smile” Soul Mining

Radiohead “There There” Hail to the Thief

Palmyra “Arizona” Restless

Rosanne Cash “Sunken Lands” WC Recording

Daryl Hall & John Oates “I Can’t Go For That” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings “100 Days 100 Nights” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

The Strokes “Going Shopping” Reality Awaits

Bon Iver “Skinny Love” For Emma, Forever Ago

Leif Vollebekk “Elegy” WC Recording

Courtney Barnett “One Thing at a Time” Creature of Habit

Alabama Shakes “Another Life” single