Amy Allen joins host Raina Douris

You might not know the name Amy Allen right away, but odds are you know her work. Allen has co-written dozens of pop hits, including all of the songs on Sabrina Carpenter’s massive 2024 album, Short n Sweet. Now, Amy Allen is taking center stage with an album of her own. On the World Cafe, she talks about that self-titled debut and takes you behind the scenes of pop songwriting.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist
Margo Price “You’re No Good” That’s How Rumors Get Started
Amy Allen “girl with a problem” Amy Allen
Tom Petty “The Waiting” Hard Promises
Selena Gomez “Back To You” 13 Reasons Why: Season 2
Chappell Roan “Pink Pony Club” The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
Sabrina Carpenter “Please Please Please” Short n’ Sweet
Amy Allen “reason to forgive” Amy Allen
Clairo “Juna” Charm
Leon Bridges “Peaceful Place” Leon
Paris Paloma “labour” Cacophony
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers “Rockin’ Around (With You)” Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Craig Finn “Luke & Leanna” Always Been

Hour Two
Robbie Robertson “Showdown at Big Sky” Robbie Roberston
Lana Del Rey “Henry, Come On” The Right One Will Stay
MJ Lenderman “She’s Leaving You” Manning Fireworks
Franz Ferdinand “Take Me Out” Franz Ferdinand
Wet Leg “catch these fists” moisturizer
Sonic Youth “Teen Age Riot” Daydream Nation
Tyler Childers “All Your’n” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Taj Mahal “Zanzibar” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Alan Sparhawk “Stranger” Alan Sparhawk With Trampled by Turtles
Ruston Kelly “Mockingbird” Dying Star
M83 “Midnight City” Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming
Wishy “Over and Over” Planet Popstar EP
John Mayer “Bigger Than My Body” Heavier Things
Michael Kiwanuka “I’m Getting Ready” Home Again
Counting Crows “Spaceman in Tulsa” Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets!