World Cafe Playlist for 08/12/2026
American Football joins host Stephen Kallao
American Football released their debut album to little acclaim in 1999, and promptly called it quits. But as time passed, more people fell in love with ‘LP1’ and it’s since become an emo classic. After reforming in 2014, they’ve released three more albums, including their latest, and most ambitious, LP4. On the World Cafe, American Football talk about their place in emo history and perform live.
Today’s Playlist
Radiohead “Let Down” OK Computer
American Football “Patron Of Saint Pale” Recorded Live for World Cafe
American Football “Wake Her Up” Recorded Live for World Cafe
American Football “Bad Moons” American Football (LP4)
Minus the Bear “My Time” WC Recording
American Football “Blood On My Blood” Recorded Live for World Cafe
American Football “Never Meant” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Shellac “Complaint” Dude Incredible
Alabama Shakes “Hang Loose” Boys & Girls
Brandi Carlile “Church & State” Returning to Myself
Talking Heads “(Nothing But) Flowers” Naked
Hour Two
Disclosure “When A Fire Starts to Burn” Settle
Jack White “Neighbors Blues” Frozen Charlotte
Jobi Riccio “Buzzkill” Face The Feeling
David Bowie “The Stars (Are Out Tonight)” The Next Day
Hum “Stars” You’d Prefer An Astronaut
The Band “Atlantic City” Jericho
Corinne Bailey Rae “Put Your Records On” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Bob Weir “Hell in a Bucket” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Lucy Dacus “Planting Tomatoes” RSD 45
Oasis “Live Forever” Definitely Maybe
The J. Geils Band “Sno-Cone” The J. Geils Band
Sadurn “Whole Thing” The Underworld
The Hold Steady “Sequestered in Memphis” Stay Positive
Portishead “Glory Box” Dummy