Allison Russell joins host Stephen Kallao

Allison Russell just won her first Grammy for “Eve Was Black”, a song from her outstanding sophomore solo album, The Returner. Russell joins us to talk about why the record is focused on the present, what Americana means to her, and how her daughter challenged her to write some “bangers” on The Returner. It’s Allison Russell.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Steely Dan “Hey Nineteen” Gaucho

Allison Russell “The Returner” The Returner

Allison Russell “Stay Right Here” The Returner

Stevie Wonder “Pastime Paradise” Songs In The Key of Life

Allison Russell “Demons” The Returner

Allison Russell “Snakelife” The Returner

Birds of Chicago “A Stray Goodbye” WC Recording

Peter Bjorn and John “Young Folks” Writer’s Block

Bully “Days Move Slow” Lucky for You

Brigitte Calls Me Baby “Impressively Average” This House is Made of Corners

Peter Bjorn & John “Second Chance” WC Recording

Maggie Rogers “Don’t Forget Me” Don’t Forget Me

Jeff Buckley “Everybody Here Wants You” Sketches For My Sweetheart the Drunk

Hour Two
Coldplay “God Put A Smile Upon Your Face” A Rush of Blood to the Head

Beyonce “Texas Hold ‘Em” Renaissance Act II

Rhiannon Giddens “You’re The One” You’re The One

Charley Crockett “I’m Just A Clown” World Cafe 09/06/2022

Alabama Shakes “Hang Loose” Boys & Girls

Madi Diaz “Christine” Skin and Bone

Courtney Barnett “Avant Gardener” Live at the World Cafe

Phish “Back On The Train” Live at the World Cafe

Mitski “The Only Heartbreaker” Laurel Hell

Blur “Country House” The Great Escape

Radiohead “Knives Out” Amnesiac

Rhiannon Giddens “At The Purchaser’s Option” WC Recording

The Libertines “Run Run Run” All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade

The Breeders “Cannonball” Last Splash

Waxahatchee “Right Back to It (feat. MJ Lenderman)” Tigers Blood

Neil Young “Heart Of Gold” Harvest