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World Cafe

For Franz Ferdinand, fear can be ‘the most exciting element of life’

By Stephen Kallao

Indie Rock Hit Parade

Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Lou Tides

Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade session is an in-demand touring musician who’s taking a bold step into the…

By Eric Schuman

Press Play

PRESS PLAY: New Albums out May 23rd

The unofficial start of summer has its official soundtrack in this week’s batch of new albums. Following their gradual return to the stage, Stereolab…

By Eric Schuman

World Cafe

Acadiana Music Showcase: Feufollet

By Raina Douris

Concert Reviews

Amyl and The Sniffers tear through Franklin Music Hall

Amyl and The Sniffers’ show at Franklin Music Hall wasn’t the typical reprieve you get from live music. Instead of offering an escape, they…

By Emma Zoe Polyak

World Cafe

Panda Bear’s ‘Sinister Grift’ is a self-assured, midlife joyride

By Stephen Kallao

Concert Reviews

The ascent of MJ Lenderman continues at a packed Franklin Music Hall

He’s got a houseboat docked at the himbo dome. There are people for whom that will mean absolutely nothing, but for those who do,…

By Sean Fennell

World Cafe

The Culture Corner: The record that made Tricky a legend

By Raina Douris

Past Giveaway

Ticket Giveaway: THE HEAD AND THE HEART

By WXPN