LISTEN UP // Foxygen on NPR’s World Cafe

If you’re itchin’ for some more Foxygen, NPR’s World Cafe has your fix! The Foxy boys and touring gang perform songs off their new album, We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic, including  “In The Darkness,” “San Francisco,” and “Shuggie.“ Along with the stellar in studio performances, Jonathon Rado and Sam France talk about developing their sound and how the second album differs from Take the Kids Off Broadway. Listen above (click the photo).

Watch Sharon Van Etten’s Take Away Show, Tour Kicks Off Today!

La Blogothèque delights us with another wonderful Take Away Show. Filmed ealier this year in Paris, Soirée de Poche: Sharon Van Etten is a beautifully intimate video of the songstress, who has managed to encapsulate just about every person who dares take a listen. Joined by Heather Woods Broderick and armed only with her acoustic guitar, Sharon stands in front of a handful of people and delivers another incredibly moving performance. It’s really something you have to watch for yourself.

Just an hour or so ago, Sharon performed live on WXPN 88.5! If you missed it, no worries; NPR has the audio available for streaming. Listen HERE.

The Cave Singers on NPR’s World Cafe

A new session with The Cave Singers at NPR’s World Cafe aired today. You can hear the full session HERE. Spoiler alert: host David Dye’s favorite from the new album is “Swim Club.” The band talks about Fleet Foxes, working in a band as a trio, and what it’s like playing a 50s style drive-in in China. Listen in, great tunes and a great interview.