T Bone Burnett joins host Stephen Kallao

In his youth, T Bone Burnett remembers being haunted by a recurring nightmare of a dystopian future where technology stripped us of our humanity. Ever since, the renowned musician and producer has sought to unpack those grim visions in his music. His Invisible Light albums were steeped in darkness, but his latest album takes a more optimistic turn.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Dave Matthews Band “Tripping Billies” Crash

T Bone Burnett “He Came Down” The Other Side

T Bone Burnett “(I’m Gonna Get Over This) Some Day” The Other Side

T Bone Burnett “Waiting For You” The Other Side

T Bone Burnett “Sometimes I Wonder” The Other Side

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss “Please Read The Letter” Raising Sand

Counting Crows “Anna Begins” August And Everything After

The Wallflowers “The Difference” Bringing Down The Horse

Brandi Carlile “The Things I Regret” WC Recording

Dr. Dog “Talk is Cheap” Dr. Dog

Jenny Lewis “Just One of the Guys” The Voyager

Royel Otis “Foam” Pratts & Pain

Hour Two
Los Lobos “Hearts Of Stone” Good Morning Aztlan

Donavon Frankenreiter “Gotta Believe” Get Outta Your Mind

Bruce Cockburn “Wondering Where The Lions Are” Dancing In The Dragon’s Jaw

U2 “Trip Through Your Wires” The Joshua Tree

Mondo Cozmo “Angels” (single)

Maggie Rogers “Dog Years” WC Recording

Eric Burdon “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” WC Recording

Meg Mac “Roll Up Your Sleeves” Live at the World Cafe

Eliza Hardy Jones “This is the Year” Pickpocket

Sheryl Crow “A Change Would Do You Good” Sheryl Crow

Haim “Forever” Days Are Gone

Dehd” Dog Days” Poetry

The Jesus and Mary Chain “April Skies” Darklands

The Dip “Love Direction” Love Direction

B. B. King “The Thrill Is Gone” Completely Well