World Cafe Playlist for 04/28/2025

Palmyra joins host Stephen Kallao

There is real, heartfelt emotion in the music of Palmyra. The band first met on the campus of James Madison University in Virginia, and have a new album called Restless. On the World Cafe, the indie-rock trio talk about their collaborative spirit and why they share songwriting duties.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Emmylou Harris “Wrecking Ball” Wrecking Ball

Palmyra “Buffalo” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Palmyra “Arizona” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Palmyra “Palm Readers” Restless

Palmyra “Shape I’m In” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Kaia Kater “Rising Down” Recorded Live at the World Cafe

Vampire Weekend “Giving Up The Gun” Contra

Saya Gray “Shell (Of A Man)” SAYA

Caamp “Let Things Go” Somewhere

Beirut “Gallipoli” Gallipoli

My Morning Jacket “Time Waited” is

Bon Iver “Calgary” Bon Iver, Bon Iver

First Aid Kit “Emmylou” The Lion’s Roar

Hour Two
Japanese Breakfast “Honey Water” For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women)

Charley Crockett “Lonesome Drifter” Lonesome Drifter

Spoon “The Underdog” Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

Black Pumas “Mrs. Postman” Chronicles Of A Diamond

Florence + The Machine “What Kind Of Man” How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

Rhiannon Giddens “At The Purchaser’s Option” Recorded Live at the World Cafe

Norah Jones “She” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

The Fray “How To Save A Life” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Counting Crows “Spaceman in Tulsa” Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets!

Caroline Rose “Jeannie Becomes A Mom” Loner

Smith Westerns “Weekend” Recorded Live at the World Cafe

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

The Head and the Heart “Arrow” Apeture

Gary Clark Jr. “Don’t Owe You A Thang” The Bright Lights EP

beabadoobee “Beaches” This is How Tomorrow Moves

Maren Morris “carry me through” D R E A M S I C L E