THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE: …with NEIL DIAMOND! There are two types of people, you know.  But here's Neil on the Beeb in 1971.  Your set list: "Sweet Caroline," "Solitary Man," "Cracklin' Rosie,"…

THE HOLLIES: "I Can't Let Go. WET LEG plays KCRW.  KIM GORDON shares "Not Today."  SOULED AMERICAN returns after 30 years with "Boom Boom."  RATBOYS shares "The World, So Madly."  SHARON VAN…

THE DEL LORDS extend "How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?" Circa 1990. JOSH RITTER visits World Cafe.  JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ shares "Against The Dying Of The Light."  CHARLOTTE CORNFIELD…

RAY CHARLES jamming out "Walk the Line" & "Ring of Fire" for Johnny Cash Twofer Tuesday. FRANKIE COSMOS plays KEXP.  COOTIE CATCHER shares "Puzzle Pop.  DAPHNI shares “Good Night Baby” and “Talk To Me” for…

LIZ PHAIR: "Jealousy." It sneers like she does. NEW RELEASES: Pitchfork will point you to Zach Bryan, Jenny On Holiday, and more.  BILL'S INDIE BASEMENT has Dry Cleaning, The Cribs and indie rock…

THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE: … with R.E.M.! Live in Germany circa 1985, more complete than what has previously turned up on the Tube. Songs include "Feeling Gravity's Pull," "Harbourcoat," "Sitting Still," "Maps…

THE FIVE AMERICANS: "I See The Light." CUT COPY visits World Cafe.  IRON & WINE shares “In Your Ocean.”  JOE PERNICE shares "The Black And The Blue."  BERNARD BUTLER, NORMAN BLAKE &…

ALBERT LEE covers Jimmy Webb's "If You See Me Getting Smaller," one of my favorite Webb tunes, though (afaik) never a hit for anyone. 100 HIGH QUALITY RARITIES BY BELOVED ARTISTS: Outtakes,…

SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES: "Tears of a Clown." Originally released in 1967, but it didn't become a hit until 1970. Sometimes, a hit takes time. KATHLEEN EDWARDS visits World Cafe.  DRY…

NANCY SINATRA: "These Boots Are Made For Walking." Are you ready?  SAINT ETIENNE visits World Cafe.  BILL'S INDIE BASEMENT: Favorite Albums of 2025.  BILLY JOEL performed in front of a crowd for…