Bruce Warren
Bruce Warren is assistant general manager for programming of WXPN in Philadelphia. Besides serving as executive producer of World Café, Warren also contributes to Paste magazine and writes for two blogs: Some Velvet Blog and WXPN's All About The Music Blog.
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The Colombian Canadian electronic musician is currently on tour, performing material from her recent 2021 Polaris Prize winning and Grammy nominated album, Miss Colombia.
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Music in 2013 was marked by some popular hits from Robin Thicke, Lorde, Daft Punk, Disclosure, Katy Perry, Drake and more. -
It's a next-level song for the band that shifts multiple rhythmic gears — complete with Jerry Garcia-esque guitar lines, familiar sing-along hooks, choruses and full-on rock breakdowns.
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We were introduced to new voices like Alabama Shakes, Alt-J, Kishi Bashi and Lianne La Havas. Lana Del Rey released her major label debut, Born To Die, along with Frank Ocean's Channel Orange. -
2011 was an exemplary year, with memorable releases by Drake, Radiohead, Adele, PJ Harvey and more. -
It was the last year that we were gifted with a full-length album from Sade. -
2009 was a big year for really big pop stars, like Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas and Jay-Z; indie rock artists like Wilco, Dirty Projectors and Animal Collective also put out standout records. -
Debut albums by artists like Adele, Vampire Weekend and Lady Gaga — plus albums by established artists, including TV On The Radio, Kings Of Leon and Beach House — made 2008 a great year for music. -
Listening to Kurt Vile's "Like Exploding Stones" is like falling down the rabbit-hole. James Stewart of the Sun Ra Arkestra guests.
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An exemplary starting point for Ian Noe's Appalachian tales.
