Palmyra joins host Stephen Kallao

There is real, heartfelt emotion in the music of Palmyra. The band first met on the campus of James Madison University in Virginia, and have a new album called Restless. On the World Cafe, the indie-rock trio talk about their collaborative spirit and why they share songwriting duties.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist
Emmylou Harris “Wrecking Ball” Wrecking Ball
Palmyra “Buffalo” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Palmyra “Arizona” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Palmyra “Palm Readers” Restless
Palmyra “Shape I’m In” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Kaia Kater “Rising Down” Recorded Live at the World Cafe
Vampire Weekend “Giving Up The Gun” Contra
Saya Gray “Shell (Of A Man)” SAYA
Caamp “Let Things Go” Somewhere
Beirut “Gallipoli” Gallipoli
My Morning Jacket “Time Waited” is
Bon Iver “Calgary” Bon Iver, Bon Iver
First Aid Kit “Emmylou” The Lion’s Roar

Hour Two
Japanese Breakfast “Honey Water” For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women)
Charley Crockett “Lonesome Drifter” Lonesome Drifter
Spoon “The Underdog” Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
Black Pumas “Mrs. Postman” Chronicles Of A Diamond
Florence + The Machine “What Kind Of Man” How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
Rhiannon Giddens “At The Purchaser’s Option” Recorded Live at the World Cafe
Norah Jones “She” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
The Fray “How To Save A Life” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Counting Crows “Spaceman in Tulsa” Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets!
Caroline Rose “Jeannie Becomes A Mom” Loner
Smith Westerns “Weekend” Recorded Live at the World Cafe
Modest Mouse “Ocean Breathes Salty” Good News For People Who Love Bad News
The Head and the Heart “Arrow” Apeture
Gary Clark Jr. “Don’t Owe You A Thang” The Bright Lights EP
beabadoobee “Beaches” This is How Tomorrow Moves
Maren Morris “carry me through” D R E A M S I C L E