Mondo Cozmo joins host Stephen Kallao

For several years, Josh Ostrander felt like he’d been burning himself out, trying to make his band, Mondo Cozmo, the most adventurous it could be. He’s changed course on his latest album, It’s Principle! And deliver his most cohesive record to date. Josh will talk about he how cracked the code thanks to producer Mark Rankin, who’s worked with Adele and Spoon. Plus live performances from It’s Principle Mondo Cozmo.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Tracy Chapman “Fast Car” Tracy Chapman

Mondo Cozmo “Wild Horses” It’s PRINCIPLE!

Mondo Cozmo “It’s PRINCIPLE!” It’s PRINCIPLE!

Mondo Cozmo “Angels” It’s PRINCIPLE!

Mondo Cozmo “New Salvation” It’s PRINCIPLE!

Dawes “All Your Favorite Bands” WC Recording

Michael Kiwanuka “Floating Parade” Small Changes

The Postal Service “Such Great Heights” Give Up

The Last Dinner Party “sinner” Prelude to Ecstasy

First Aid Kit “My Silver Lining” WC Recording

Peter Cat Recording Co. “People Never Change” BETA

Waxahatchee “Lilacs” Saint Cloud

Fontaines D.C. “Favourite” Romance

Hour Two
The Flaming Lips ” Yoshimi Battles the Pink” Yoshimi Battles the Pink

Cassandra Lewis “So Bad” Lost In a Dream

Peter Gabriel “Red Rain” So

Arlo Parks “Blades” My Soft Machine

Faye Webster “After the First Kiss” Single

My Morning Jacket “I’m Amazed” Evil Urges

Peter Bjorn & John “Second Chance” WC Recording

Jason Isbell “Stockholm” Live at the World Cafe

Kathleen Edwards “Change the Sheets” Live at the World Cafe

The Cure “A Fragile Thing” Songs of A Lost World

Wednesday “Chosen to Deserve” Rat Saw God

The Roots “Clock with No Hands” WC Recording

Thee Sacred Souls “Live For You” Got A Story To tell

The Church “Under the Milky Way” Starfish

Billie Eilish “Birds of a Feather” Hit Me Hard and Soft