Northeastern University's Green Line Records focuses on emerging artists. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Professor Adrian Anantawan co-founded the Music Inclusion Ensemble at the Boston college. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The singer topped the charts in 2024 with the song from his debut album. He's expanding his sound on his follow-up, I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2). Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

We asked the afternoon drive host at WUMB Radio to pick five songs that he thinks define Boston. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Josh Kantor has been the organist at Fenway Park since 2003. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Wally's Cafe Jazz Club has been owned and operated by the same family since it opened in 1947. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Since 1958, Club Passim has hosted a plethora of folk legends like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and many more. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The guitarist and singer-songwriter delves further into his bluegrass roots on his major-label studio debut. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison breaks down why the musician's sophomore album was a monumental moment in neo-soul and R&B. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Bruisey Peets is the musical alter ego of Ben Usie, who makes what has been deemed "queer swamp pop." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The musician and founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show put his songwriting chops to the test on Willie Watson. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Zimmerman, who has been recording since the 60s, made his latest album, Dance of Love, with the indie folk band. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Brazilian indie pop band performs songs from its 2020 debut full length as well as from its latest album, Tanto. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Suryakant Sawhney and Kartik Pillai of the Indian rock band talk about making their latest album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The trumpeter, record producer and visual artist tells stories from his time at A&R Records, working with the Carpenters and his latest album, 50. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The sibling duo talk about recording their latest EP, plus they perform live for World Cafe. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Canadian journalist peels back the curtain on his high-energy, yet deeply researched, interview style. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

For their latest album, the Australian rock band took a looser and more collaborative approach to songwriting. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Hear a live performance from this indie rock quintet hailing from Lafayette, La. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe's John Morrison revisits the late record producer and composer's impact in popular music. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Grammy-winning rapper talks about his latest album, Samurai, and why he believes rap is all about technique and form. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The singer-songwriter reflects on the power of tradition on his first Christmas album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Kenyan-born and Adelaide-based musician talks about the duality behind her debut album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Irish musician talks about her latest album, and what it takes to be a truly independent, self-funded artist. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Watch the music producer and streamer improvise songs about public radio pledge drives and more, live in the studio. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy