World Cafe Playlist for 05/13/2025

Amy Allen joins host Raina Douris

You might not know the name Amy Allen right away, but odds are you know her work. Allen has co-written dozens of pop hits, including all of the songs on Sabrina Carpenter’s massive 2024 album, Short n Sweet. Now, Amy Allen is taking center stage with an album of her own. On the World Cafe, she talks about that self-titled debut and takes you behind the scenes of pop songwriting.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Margo Price “You’re No Good” That’s How Rumors Get Started

Amy Allen “girl with a problem” Amy Allen

Tom Petty “The Waiting” Hard Promises

Selena Gomez “Back To You” 13 Reasons Why: Season 2

Chappell Roan “Pink Pony Club” The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess

Sabrina Carpenter “Please Please Please” Short n’ Sweet

Amy Allen “reason to forgive” Amy Allen

Clairo “Juna” Charm

Leon Bridges “Peaceful Place” Leon

Paris Paloma “labour” Cacophony

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers “Rockin’ Around (With You)” Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

Craig Finn “Luke & Leanna” Always Been

Hour Two
Robbie Robertson “Showdown at Big Sky” Robbie Roberston

Lana Del Rey “Henry, Come On” The Right One Will Stay

MJ Lenderman “She’s Leaving You” Manning Fireworks

Franz Ferdinand “Take Me Out” Franz Ferdinand

Wet Leg “catch these fists” moisturizer

Sonic Youth “Teen Age Riot” Daydream Nation

Tyler Childers “All Your’n” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Taj Mahal “Zanzibar” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Alan Sparhawk “Stranger” Alan Sparhawk With Trampled by Turtles

Ruston Kelly “Mockingbird” Dying Star

M83 “Midnight City” Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming

Wishy “Over and Over” Planet Popstar EP

John Mayer “Bigger Than My Body” Heavier Things

Michael Kiwanuka “I’m Getting Ready” Home Again

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