Robert Smith of The Cure joins host Stephen Kallao

Inspired by their most recent North American tour, we’re diving into the archives for an interview and performance with The Cure from 2008. Robert Smith joins founding host David Dye to talk about the band’s legacy, comparisons to David Bowie, and when the band will call it quits. Plus, we’ll hear live performances from The Cure

This is an encore

Today’s Playlist
Depeche Mode “Policy of Truth” Violator
The Cure “The Perfect Boy” WC Recording
The Cure “The Only One” WC Recording
Kevin Morby “City Music” City Music
The Cure “Friday I’m In Love” Wish
The Cure “The End of the World” WC Recording
The Cure “Just Like Heaven” WC Recording
The Cure “Boys Don’t Cry” WC Recording
Roddy Walston “Heavy Bells” WC Recording
New Order “Blue Monday” Substance
Stephen Sanchez “Evangeline” Evangeline (single)
R.E.M “Try Not to Breathe” Automatic For The People

Hour Two
Emmylou Harris “I Don’t Want to Talk About It Now” Red Dirt Girl
Margo Price “Change of Heart” Strays
Bully “Days Move Slow” Lucky for You
The Strokes “Last Nite” Is This It
Micheal Kiwanuka “I Need Your Company” Home Again
David Bowie “Slow Burn” WC Session (rec. 6/12/02)
Gorillaz “Stylo” WC Session (4/23/10)
Blur “The Narcissist” The Ballad of Darren
boygenius “Not Strong Enough” The Record
Grace Potter “Delirious” WC Recording
Jon Batiste “Calling Your Name” World Music Radio
Eurythmics “Here Comes the Rain Again” Touch
Beck & Phoenix “Odyssey” Odyssey (single)
Parquet Courts “Walking at a Downtown Pace” Sympathy for Life
Blondie “The Tide is High” Autoamerican