The Lumineers

David Dye has been hosting WXPN's World Cafe for more than 20 years. With new artists performing in the show's studios every day, Dye gets to witness firsthand the best music each year has to offer. Here are his picks for 2012's finest.

The fiery acoustic folk trio plays foot-stomping, open-hearted songs from its self-titled debut.

Day two of the Telluride Ride Festival brought new local favorite the Lumineers to the stage. Sets included the Wood Brothers, Jimmy Herring and it was…

After years struggling to make it in New York, the folk group left everything behind and settled in Denver. The band released its self-titled debut album this spring.

In advance of their show at the Bluebird Theater last Friday May 11th, The Lumineers played live at legendary record store Twist &…

The cover song has been lauded and reviled throughout music history. To paraphrase a bit here; you either surpass the 'authentic' original or live long…

Before they were Grammy nominated. Before they were live from London, Telluride, Saturday Night Live, or all points in between, they were Live @ Swallow…

A band that's dealt with real-life tragedy channels its sorrow and passion into a powerful folk-rock record.