Dillon Francis joins host Stephen Kallao

Dillon Francis’ latest album This Mixtape is Fire TOO sees the EDM superstar collaborating with old friends and up-and-coming stars in a dizzying array of styles. On the next World Cafe, Francis talks about his approach to get the best out of collaborators in the studio, his past selling suits at the mall, and why he wanted to take an audio production class.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Daft Punk “Digital Love” Discovery

Dillon Francis “Can’t Stop Me Now” This Mixtape is Fire Too

Dillon Francis “Don’t Let Me Let Go” This Mixtape is Fire Too

Dillon Francis “I’m My Only Friend” This Mixtape is Fire Too

Dillon Francis “Goodies” This Mixtape is Fire Too

Daft Punk “Touch feat. Paul Williams” Random Access Memories

Moby “Natural Blues” Play

Pastor T.L. Barrett and the Youth For Christ Choir “Like A Ship” Like A Ship (Without A Sail)

Bob Marley & The Wailers “Waiting In Vain” Exodus

Grateful Dead “Estimated Prophet” Terrapin Station

Grateful Dead “Friend Of The Devil” American Beauty

Lizzie No “Lagunita” Halfsies

Liz Phair “Supernova” Whip-Smart

Hour Two
Gorillaz “We Got The Power” Humanz

Cake “Never There” Prolonging The Magic

Adrianne Lenker “Sadness as a Gift” Bright Future

The Band “Acadian Driftwood” Northern Lights-Southern Cross

The Last Dinner Party “Sinner” Prelude to Ecstasy

Eurythmics “Would I Lie To You?” Be Yourself Tonight

Ibeyi “River” WC Recording

Indigo Girls “Least Complicated” Live at the World Cafe

LCD Soundsystem “All I Want” Live at the World Cafe

Stephen Sanchez “High” Angel Face

Jeff Buckley “Last Goodbye” Grace

Molly Tuttle “Million Miles” When You’re Ready

Norah Jones “Can You Believe” Can You Believe (single)

The Nude Party “Chevrolet Van” The Nude Party

Susan Tedeschi “Alone” Wait For Me