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1 week ago | xpn.org | Atticus Deeny

Adia Victoria | photo by John Vettese for WXPN // The War on Drugs | photo by Danielle Ciampaglia for WXPN // Phoebe Bridgers | photo by Paige Walter for WXPNMusic NewsFrom The War on Drugs to Phoebe Bridgers, we’re dying to hear a new record from these WXPN faves. Here at WXPN, we’re always on the lookout for fresh new music that we can share with our audience. There’s no shortage of new releases each week, new songs every day, and new artists around every corner.

1 week ago | xpn.org | John Vettese

Trupa Trupa | photo by Adam PlucinskiWorld CafeThe Polish rock band talks about their latest project, Mourners. SetlistSister RayLooking ForBackwards WaterMournersTrupa Trupa on World CafeYou may have noticed the term “unprecedented times” has become a very common way to describe life over the last few years. In some ways, that’s true, but just because these exact circumstances may feel new 0r shocking, often there is precedence. History has a lot to teach us.

1 week ago | xpn.org | Eric Schuman

Lucius | photo by Dana Trippe, courtesy of the artistPress PlayHave a look and listen to these new bloomin’ releases…No need you ask for permission to check out this week’s new albums, of course you MAY!After recent stints as supporting vocalists for Brandi Carlile, Ringo Starr, and The War on Drugs, Lucius return to the spotlight on their canine-friendly self-titled fourth album.

1 week ago | xpn.org | Atticus Deeny

In 2008, a 27-year-old Sharon Van Etten would begin working with audio engineer Greg Weeks at his own Hexham Head Studio in Philadelphia. The two would create the album Because I Was In Love – a sparse, analog folk project that would kickstart Van Etten’s solo career. Now 17 years and seven albums deep, Van Etten and her band The Attachment Theory packed Union Transfer with enthusiastic fans on April 30th, eager to experience the group’s self-titled album.

2 weeks ago | xpn.org | Raina Douris

Neal Francis | photo by Jack KarnatzWorld CafeThe Chicago singer-songwriter performs songs from his latest album, Return To Zero. Neal Francis on World CafeSetlistHow Have I LivedWhat's Left of MeNeed You AgainBroken GlassNeal Francis has always appreciated a throwback. Back in 2022, the long-haired piano-playing songwriter appeared on World Cafe to talk about recording the album he released that year, In Plain Sight.