World Cafe: Next

Though rooted in straight Americana, Rain Plans also references the psychedelic side of Neil Young.

The folk-pop singer-songwriter's open, breezy arrangements speak fluent Californian. Hear two songs.

Hear two songs from the Dayton band's new greatest-hits compilation, These Are The Days Gone By.

Cory Branan was "Newcomer Of The Year" in 2000. So, why is he a World Cafe: Next artist now?

Chicago folk artist Crow Moses is a veteran of sorts in his city's music scene, but the name might not be familiar.

The country music existentialist released one of our favorite albums of 2014 (so far). Hear two songs on the World Cafe: Next podcast.

Hear two songs from the Norwegian singer-songwriter, who offers a fresh take on classic soul sounds.

Though he sometimes works with Jim James and Dan Auerbach, Floating Action's Seth Kaufmann saves much of his best material for himself. Hear and download two songs from his upcoming album.

Hear two songs by a young Southern songwriter who drew inspiration from his struggle with addiction — and the insights of its aftermath.

The Glaswegian band's self-titled debut mixes country and folk with songs that veer into lo-fi punk.