Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros landed into the scene with their song ‘Home’. It was all over the radio, on soundtracks to films, you still hear it on TV advertisements.
It was in 2012 that I asked Jade Castrinos and Alex Ebert from the band in to Take 5. They were wrapping up a huge tour with Mumford & Sons, and made some time to come by and share t ... Show More
Apr 16
Alexei Toliopoulos shares the soundtrack to his life
Alexei Toliopoulos is a lifelong cinephile. Known for his excellent podcasts including The Last Video Store, he’s a writer, comedian, filmmaker and loves talking about the movies that made us who we are today. The way he speaks about cinema invites everyone into the conversation. ... Show More
49m 23s
Apr 9
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Take 5 with time
Thirty years ago the world met Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. Their debut album Revival introduced us to two incredible storytellers, singers and guitarists, and in the three decades since they’ve swept us away in song.It's long been on my bucket list to have them Take 5, and ... Show More
53m 25s
Apr 2
Ed Le Brocq's songs on the road
Are you ready for some incredible stories? Take 5 always gifts us with some cracking yarns, but this week’s episode takes the cake. In fact, I’ve had more responses to Ed Le Brocq’s Take 5 than any other, in ages.Ed used to be Eddie Ayers, a legendary ABC Classic FM broadcaster w ... Show More
46m 53s
Nov 2024
A Thanksgiving mix: Songs of joy and gratitude
Hosts Robin Hilton and Stephen Thompson share stories and songs of gratitude from NPR listeners.Featured songs and artists:1. Yo-Yo Ma and Alison Krauss: "Simple Gifts," from Classic Yo-Yo2. Bill Withers: "Lean On Me," from Still Bill3. The Mountain Goats: "This Year," from The S ... Show More
38m 35s
Mar 2025
Perfect Songs You’ve Never Heard Before
In this episode, we're discussing perfect songs that most people have never heard before. This includes some of our favorite underground tracks or hidden gems. The episode features songs such as Momma Told Me by EARTHGANG, Top Picks For You by Injury Reserve, Elbows by Jay Rock & ... Show More
37m 44s