Allison Russell joins host Stephen Kallao

Allison Russell just won her first Grammy for “Eve Was Black”, a song from her outstanding sophomore solo album, The Returner. Russell joins us to talk about why the record is focused on the present, what Americana means to her, and how her daughter challenged her to write some “bangers” on The Returner. It’s Allison Russell.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist
Steely Dan “Hey Nineteen” Gaucho
Allison Russell “The Returner” The Returner
Allison Russell “Stay Right Here” The Returner
Stevie Wonder “Pastime Paradise” Songs In The Key of Life
Allison Russell “Demons” The Returner
Allison Russell “Snakelife” The Returner
Birds of Chicago “A Stray Goodbye” WC Recording
Peter Bjorn and John “Young Folks” Writer’s Block
Bully “Days Move Slow” Lucky for You
Brigitte Calls Me Baby “Impressively Average” This House is Made of Corners
Peter Bjorn & John “Second Chance” WC Recording
Maggie Rogers “Don’t Forget Me” Don’t Forget Me
Jeff Buckley “Everybody Here Wants You” Sketches For My Sweetheart the Drunk

Hour Two
Coldplay “God Put A Smile Upon Your Face” A Rush of Blood to the Head
Beyonce “Texas Hold ‘Em” Renaissance Act II
Rhiannon Giddens “You’re The One” You’re The One
Charley Crockett “I’m Just A Clown” World Cafe 09/06/2022
Alabama Shakes “Hang Loose” Boys & Girls
Madi Diaz “Christine” Skin and Bone
Courtney Barnett “Avant Gardener” Live at the World Cafe
Phish “Back On The Train” Live at the World Cafe
Mitski “The Only Heartbreaker” Laurel Hell
Blur “Country House” The Great Escape
Radiohead “Knives Out” Amnesiac
Rhiannon Giddens “At The Purchaser’s Option” WC Recording
The Libertines “Run Run Run” All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade
The Breeders “Cannonball” Last Splash
Waxahatchee “Right Back to It (feat. MJ Lenderman)” Tigers Blood
Neil Young “Heart Of Gold” Harvest