American Aquarium joins host Stephen Kallao

Produced by Shooter Jennings, American Aquarium’s latest album tackles the complexity of Southern identity, generational trauma, and reproductive rights. On the World Cafe, BJ Barham of the band joins us to talk about The Fear of Standing Still, and how 20 years into his career with American Aquarium, his priorities as a musician have evolved.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

B-52’s “Roam” Cosmic Thing

The Hold Steady “I Hope This Whole Thing Didn’t Frighten You” WC Recording

American Aquarium ” Cherokee Purples” The Fear of Standing Still

American Aquarium “Crier” The Fear of Standing Still

American Aquarium “Souther Roots” The Fear of Standing Still

American Aquarium “The Getting Home” The Fear of Standing Still

Emmylou Harris “I Ain’t Living Long Like” Quarter Moon In A Ten Cent Town

The Decemberists “Burial Ground” As Ever it Was, So it Will Be Again

The Dip “Doing The Thing” Love Direction

American Football “Never Meant” American Football

David Gray “Plus & Minus” Dear Life

Sylvan Esso “Coffe” Sylvan Esso

Hour Two
Merl Saunders and Jerry Garcia “After Midnight” Well matched: Merl Saunders and Jerry Garcia

Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham “Crying In The Night” Cunningham Bird

Buckingham Nicks “Don’t let Me Down Again” Buckingham Nicks

Tame Impala “Thats All For Everyone” Just Tell Me That You Want Me: A tribute To Fleetwood Mac

The Chicks “Landslide” Home

Brandi Carlile “The Things I Regret” WC Recording

Lukas Nelson & Promise of The Real “Find Yourself” World Cafe December 2017

The Raconteurs “Steady As She Goes” W.C. Recording

The Dare “All Night” What’s Wrong With New York

Talking Heads “Girlfriend Is Better” Speaking In Tongues

Courtney Barnett “History Eraser” WC Recording

Dr. Dog “Talk Is Cheap” Dr. Dog

Maggie Rogers “Alaska” Now That The Light Is Fading

Iron and Wine “All in Good Time (Ft. Fiona Appe)” Light Verse

Josh Ritter “Mind’s Eye” The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter