Hurray for The Riff Raff joins host Raina Douris

On Hurray for the Riff Raff’s latest album, Alynda Segarra is a reanimator: casting the old American cowboy myth in a new light, crafting heroic legends for long lost friends of theirs, and finding ways to commune with their father who they lost right before recording the record. It’s called The Past is Still Alive, and Hurray for the Riff Raff talks about it.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

10,000 Maniacs “What’s The Matter Here” In My Tribe

Hurray for the Riff Raff ” Colossus of Roads” The Past Is Still Alive

Hurray for the Riff Raff “Snake Plant (The Past Is Still Alive)”The Past Is Still Alive

Hurray for the Riff Raff “Snake Plant (The Past Is Still Alive)” The Past Is Still Alive

Hurray for the Riff Raff “Alibi” The Past Is Still Alive

Hurray for the Riff Raff ” Buffalo” The Past Is Still Alive

Hurray For The Riff Raff “End of the Line” WC Recording

Hurray for the Riff Raff “Hourglass” The Past Is Still Alive

Hurray for the Riff Raff “Hourglass” The Past Is Still Alive

Hurray for the Riff Raff “Hawkmoon” The Past Is Still Alive

The Shelters “Rebel Heart” WC Recording

Patti Smith ” So You Want to Be a Rock” Wave

The Killers “Bright Lights” Single

Waxahatchee “Tomorrow” El Deafo (Soundtrack)

Michael Kiwanuka “Floating Parade” Floating Parade (Single)

Hour Two
The Smiths “The Headmaster Ritual” Meat is Murder

The Hanseroth Twins “Broken Homes” Vera

Brandi Carlile “Throw It All Away” Brandi Carlile

The Highwomen “The Chain” The Kitchen Soundtrack

Hozier “Too Sweet” Unreal Unearth: Unheard

Hozier “From Eden” WC Recording

Bryan Ferry “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues” Recorded Live For World Cafe

The Bad Plus “Smells Like Teen Spirit” W.C Session

Nirvana “Lake Of Fire” MTV Unplugged In New York

Leif Vollebekk “Peace of Mind” Revelation

Leif Vollebekk “Elegy” WC Recording

Denitia “Don’t Let Me Go” Sunset Drive

Dido “Hunter” No Angel

Beabadoobee “Take A Bite” This Is How Tomorrow Moves

Daniel Donato “Hi-Country” Reflector

Grateful Dead “Scarlet Begonias” From The Mars Hotel