Here’s a listing of the tracks we played in the 2013 Non-Commvention Music Meeting. 

Preservation Hall Jazz Band, “Dear Lord (Give Me the Strength)”
The Unlikely Candidates, “Follow My Feet”
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, “Stranger to My Happiness”
John Murry, “Southern Sky”
Mavis Staples, “Can You Get to That”
Daughn Gibson, “Kissin’ on the Blacktop”
The Wood Brothers, “The Muse”
JOHNNYSWIM, “Home” (live performance)
Mayer Hawthorne, “Her Favorite Song”
Lou Doillon, “Devil or Angel”
Camera Obscura, “Break It to You Gently”
Kelis, “Jerk Ribs”
Bell X1, “The End Is Nigh”

We’re excited to be heading to Philadelphia next week for the always amazing Non-Commvention, a gathering of smart radio programmers and an amazing array of musical talent. One of the artists we’re most excited to see is Tom Jones. If you’re wondering if he can still bring it, check this out!

Patty Griffin did an in-studio at KUTX‘s gorgeous new space on Monday, and brought along an illustrious, golden-haired guest vocalist.

The incomparable Mavis Staples has a wonderful new album, One True Vine, coming in June. This is the second time she’s worked with Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and we hope they never stop.

Divine Fits rocked their current single “Like Ice Cream” on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. 

This incredible video perfectly encapsulates what it’s like to live in New York City–the pace, the grandeur, the stress, the iconic sights constantly surrounding you. And it’s beautiful to watch.

Phosphorescent’s fantastic new album, Muchacho, is available for preview this week courtesy of NPR Music’s First Listen. Stephen Thompson lauds: “Even when their arrangements feel grand and fleshed-out, epic and searching, Houck’s best songs come off like intimate conversations with a confidante—wise and soft, and warmed by experience.” Grab the edit of the first single, “Song for Zula,” from Play MPE.

For lovers of cool and unusual words, this NPR blog post by Robert Krulwich is a delight to skim. See more brackets at the link.

Sean and I both felt that President Obama’s second inauguration speech was the best of his career. Stirring and poignant, forceful and eloquent, it rose above the political and offered real vision.

Seeing these incredible photographs taken throughout his first term, with his words still ringing in my ears, made them all the more moving.

Father John Misty released one of our favorite albums of 2012. Here’s a cool rendition of “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings” from Fear Fun recorded at KEXP in Seattle.