Madi Diaz joins host Stephen Kallao

Madi Diaz says she’s found the most success writing from her own point of view. She’s put that perspective to work for others, writing songs for Miranda Lambert, Kesha, and more. But, her latest solo album, Weird Faith, may prove to be her biggest hit yet. During a session in front of a live audience at World Cafe, Diaz talks about her writing process, getting vulnerable on her new album, and joining Harry Styles on tour.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Me’shell Ndegeocello “Nite and Day” Ventriloquism

Madi Diaz “Everything Almost” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Madi Diaz “God Person” Weird Faith

Kesha “Resentment ” High Road

Madi Diaz “Same Risk” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Madi Diaz “Weird Faith” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Madi Diaz “Obsessive Thoughts” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Jade Bird “Burn the Hard Drive (ft. Mura Masa)” Burn the Hard Drive EP

Heatwave “Ain’t No Half Steppin'” Too Hot To Handle

Love and Rockets “No New Tale To Tell” Earth, Sun, Moon

The Airborne Toxic Event “Sometime Around Midnight” The Airborne Toxic Event

Hour Two
Best Coast “California Nights” California Nights

Sleater-Kinney “Say It Like You Mean It” Little Rope

Talking Heads “And She Was” Little Creatures

Stephen Sanchez “High” Angel Face

Alejandro Escovedo “Bury Me” Echo Dancing

Beastie Boys “Intergalactic” Hello Nasty

Rusted Root “Send Me On My Way” Live at the World Cafe

Billy Joel “And So It Goes” World Cafe Live Performance

Modest Mouse “Ocean Breathes Salty” Good News For People Who Love Bad News

Brigitte Calls Me Baby “Eddie My Love” This House is Made of Corners

girl in red “Too Much” I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!

Yeah Yeah Yeahs “Gold Lion” Show Your Bones

Joe Jackson “I’m The Man” I’m The Man

Alanis Morissette “All I Really Want” Jagged Little Pill