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
May 28
Poh Ling Yeow's five sides
Poh Ling Yeow has been part of our lives for two decades. As a TV chef, a gourmet stall owner, a celebrity in the jungle, and a cookbook author. Poh is a painter and has even popped up an actor, describing herself as having a greed for life experience.Poh is currently hosting and ... Show More
40m 43s
May 14
Gotye Takes 5 from the archives
This month, Gotye's breakthrough album Like Drawing Blood, turns 20. It was the record that took him from bedroom producer to Hottest 100 favourite, showcasing his incredible talent at sewing sounds. The man behind Gotye, Wally De Backer, has been keeping a low profile for a whil ... Show More
27m 34s
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