World Cafe Playlist for 08/04/2026

Later this month, Phoebe Bridgers is releasing her first solo album in six years.

Joe Newman, lead singer of Alt-J, typically needs some time to recuperate after making an album. But after the birth of his daughter, he found himself filled with ideas and feelings. Tt was clear that parenthood had rewired his brain. Inspired, he wrote and recorded his debut solo album, The Canyon, under a new name, JJerome87.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Talking Heads “This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)” Speaking in Tongues

JJerome87 “Mr. Alligator” The Canyon

JJerome87 “Two Hearts” The Canyon

Otis Redding “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” The Dock of the Bay

JJerome87 “Quaaludes” The Canyon

JJerome87 “Brush Me Like A Horse” The Canyon

Alt-J “Fitzpleasure” WC Recording

U2 “Street of Dreams” Street of Dreams (single)

Geese “100 Horses” Getting Killed

Ratboys “Anywhere” Singin’ to an Empty Chair

Christine And The Queens “Christine” Charleur Humaine

Blondshell “Heart Has to Work So Hard” Violins

Kacey Musgraves “Middle of Nowhere” Middle of Nowhere

John Mayer “Bigger Than My Body” Heavier Things

Hour Two

World Party “When The Rainbow Comes” Goodbye Jumbo

Brandon Flowers “Plans” The Desired Effect

Noah Kahan “The Great Divide” The Great Divide

Lorde “Royals” Pure Heroine

Michigander “Freaking Out” Over Before You Know It

Maggie Rogers “Dog Years” WC Recording

Nanci Griffith “It’s A Hard Life” Recorded Live for World Cafe

John Martyn “May You Never” Recorded Live for World Cafe

mary in the junkyard “Blood” Role Model Hermit

The Clash “The Guns of Brixton” London Calling

Fontaines D.C. “Televised Mind” A Hero’s Death

John Martyn “Couldn’t Love You More” Sweet Little Mystery

Leon Bridges “Light the Way” Happiness Anytime

Paul Simon “That Boy In The Bubble” Graceland

Phoenix “Entertainment” Bankrupt!

k.d. lang “Summerfling” Invincible Summer