Sparks joins host Stephen Kallao

Brothers Ron and Russel Mael have been making music as the band Sparks for almost 50 years. On the next World Cafe, Ron and Russell tell stories about the music on their new album, A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip. And we’ll find out what the brothers have been listening to while quarantined in Los Angeles.

Coldplay “God Put a Smile on You Face” A Rush of Blood to the Head

Sparks “All That” A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip

BTS “Burning Up (Fire)” The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever

Miles Davis “Summertime” Porgy and Bess

Sparks “The Rhythm Thief” Lil’ Beethoven

Sparks “How Do I Get To Carnegie Hall?” Lil’ Beethoven

Sparks “One For The Ages” A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip

The Head and the Heart “Rhythm & Blues” Sings Of Light

Katie Pruitt “Expectations” Expectations

Brittany Howard “You and Your Folks, Me and My Folks” Spotify Singles

Hayley Williams “Cinnamon” Petals for Armor

New Order “Live Vigilantes” LowL-Life

Mt. Joy “Strangers” Rearrange Us

Hazel English “Five and Dime” Wake Up!

Hour Two
*Paul Simon “She Moves On” rhythm of the Saints

Phoebe Bridgers “Kyoto” Punishers

Andrew Bird “Fitz and the Dizzyspells” Noble Beast

Orion Sun “Coffee For Dinner” Hold Space for Me

Prefab Sprout “When Loves Breaks Down” Two Wheels Good

Fiona Apple “Heavy Balloon” Fetch the Bolt Cutters

The Cure “High” Wish

Waxahatchee “Arkadelphia” Saint Cloud

Van Morrison “Astral Weeks” Astral Weeks

Elvis Costello “I Can’t Stand Up For Fall” Get Happy

The Clash “Spanish Bombs” London Calling

The Shins “Phantom Limb” Wincing The Night Away

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever“She’s There” Sideways to New Italy

The Zombies “She’s Not There” Greatest Hits

*Optional Song