Show Categories: Sunday

A “World Cafe specialty show” refers to a special episode of the NPR radio program “World Cafe” that focuses on a particular genre or theme of music, often featuring in-depth interviews and performances from artists within that specific style, sometimes presented as a mini-series or a one-off episode depending on the topic. Sunday 4 pm- 6pm.

Key points about World Cafe specialty shows:

·         Focus on specific genres:

These shows might highlight artists from a particular genre like indie rock, Americana, blues, or world music, giving listeners a deeper dive into that musical space.

·         Curated artist selection:

The show producers carefully choose artists that represent the chosen genre, often including both established and emerging acts.

·         In-depth interviews:

Besides live performances, the specialty shows often feature extended interviews with artists, exploring their creative process and influences within the specific genre.

·         Potential for recurring themes:

Some specialty shows might become recurring segments, like a monthly “New Music Spotlight” or a seasonal “Holiday Music” feature.

Example of a World Cafe specialty show:

• “Indie Rock Hit Parade”: A special episode focusing on popular indie rock bands with multiple live performances and interviews

Playlist for 5/31/26

1. *Kings of Leon “Molly’s Chambers” Youth and Young Manhood
2. *The Smiths “This Charming Man” Hatful of Hollow
3. *Neko Case “Wreck” Recorded Live for World Cafe
4. *Neko Case “Oh, Neglect…” Recorded Live for World Cafe
5. *Neko Case “Match-lit” Neon Grey Midnight Green
6. *Kurt Vile “Cold Was The Wind” Recorded Live for World Cafe
7. *Neko Case “Rusty Mountain” Recorded Live for World Cafe
8. *Trio Bulgarka “Strati Angelski Dumashe” Bulgarian Folklore Songs Vol. 14
9. *Neko Case “Little Gears” Recorded Live for World Cafe
10. *Foxygen “Follow The Leader” Recorded Live for World Cafe
11. *Kevin Morby “Javelin” Little Wide Open
12. *Waxahatchee “Lilacs” Saint Cloud
13. *Ani DiFranco “Joyful Girl” Dilate
14. *The Strokes “Going Shopping” Reality Awaits
15. *Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory “Afterlife” Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
16. *Dave Matthews Band “Crush” Before These Crowded Streets
17. *Devon Gilfillian “Hold On (Hourglass)” Time Will Tell
18. *Bruce Springsteen “Rosalita” The Wild, The Innocent, and The E Street Shuffle
19. *Tyler Childers “All Your’n” Recorded Live for World Cafe
20. *Camera Obscura “French Navy” Recorded Live for World Cafe
21. *Adele “Make You Feel My Love” 19
22. *Florence Road “Rabbits Can Swim” Spring Forward
23. *Terry Callier “Love Theme from Spartacus” Timepeace
24. *Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs “No Regrets” Mission of Mercy
25. *Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers “Counting on You” Echo
26. *Iron and Wine “All in Good Time (feat. Fiona Apple)” Light Verse
27. *Lucinda Williams “The World’s Gone Wrong” World’s Gone Wrong

Host(s): Jared Alexander

sundayschool@897theriver.com

Saturday nights at mid-night, Sunday School hits you with four hours of Heavy Metal, Death Metal, Black Metal and more. Everything from Pantera and Cannibal Corpse to Cradle of Filth and Iron Maiden.

Playlist for 5/31/26

Hour 1
Kings Of Thrash: Bullets Ready
Metallica: Blackened
Megadeth: Tipping Point
Anthrax: It’s For The Kids
Corrosion Of Conformity: Asleep on The Killing Floor
Machine Head: Darkness Within
Pro Pain: Oceans Of Blood
Madball: Rebel Kids
Vision Of Disorder: Hard Times
Terror: Still Suffering
Slayer: Hell Awaits
Slayer: Dittohead

Hour 2
Venom: Kicked Outta Hell
Lamb Of God: Blunt Force Blues
Slipknot: The Blister Exists
Armored Saint: Hit A Moonshot
Who On Earth: Shadows
King Diamond: The Neverending Hill
Lex Legion: Gypsy Tears
At The Gates: The Dissonant Void
In Flames: Behind Space 99
Arch Enemy: To The Last Breath
Pantera: Rise
Pantera: Death Rattle

Hour 3
The Quill: Lights Turn Low
Motionless In White/Corry Taylor: Playing God
August Burns Red: The Meddler
Southpaw FLHC: Rolling Stone
Dimmu Borgir: Ascent
Behemoth: As Above, So Below
Hellripper: Mortechem
Carnifex: Roses And Rotting Corpses
Whitechapel: Devirgination Studies
Ingested/John Gallagher: Watch You Fold
Exodus: Promise You This
Havok: I Am The State

Hour 4
Devildriver: Dig Your Own Grave
Beautifully Deranged: The Kill
In This Moment : Prayers
Sevendust: Is This The Real You?
Judas Priest: You’ve Got Another Thing Coming
Nevermore: Born
Black Label Society: Name In Blood
Darkthrone: Pre Historic Metal
Satyricon: Fuel For Hatred
Mayhem: Pagan Fears
Geoff Tate: Power
Tool: Cold And Ugly

Host(s): Rick Galusha

KIWRBlues@gmail.com

Sunday mornings from 9 – Noon, PS Blues gives you three hours of blues, Jazz, Folk and Americana music. From the classics like Buddy Guy and Muddy Waters to the latest from Los Lonely Boys, Indigenous and others.

Playlist for 5/31/26

Host(s): Reily

reilyhiles@897theriver.com

For over 26 years running, Planet O has been at the local music leader in the Omaha metro area. Sunday nights from 7 – 9 we hit you with two hours of nothing but Local and Regional music.

In a band? Are you an artist with new music? Want to be on Planet O? E-mail us at planeto@897theriver.com and reilyhiles@897theriver.com.  MP3’s, Wave files, or link to current music, bio and shows.

Planet O
2700 College Rd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

 

Playlist for 5/31/2026

Hour One   

1. Ria Gold – Airplane Mode
2. Sand – The Box feat. Ebba Rose
3. Arcade Riot – Don’t Let Me Go
4. The Real Zebos – NO HARM NO FOUL
5. Vempire – Blattodea (Revolution, I Love You Mix)
6. Levee – Consumerism
7. Glow in the Dark – Know Future
8. Dream Ghoul – Murmuration Spaceship at a Georgia Truckstop, 1995
9. Bad Self Portraits – All Bark, No Bite
10. treesreach – All I Can Do
11. Everbloom – The Best of Me (Cover)
12. Color Code – Start Again
13. Feel Good – I’m Smart But I’m Human
14. DAKOTA – Gone Mad
15. Of The Skies ft. Kate Lewis – Hello World

 

Hour Two   

1. Ex Nihilo – Worship of Asherah
2. The Perilous Ones – In Time
3. Endless – Drown
4. Sister Scarlet – No Heaven For Me
5. Wake Sessions – Intentions
6. The Party After – Whatre You Waiting For
7. Dead Marthas – Just Friends
8. Infielder – Little While
9. Porch Light – Upside
10. Grace Lundy – Your Anything
11. Drew Morelock – Back Again
12. Jason Mayer – Kind of Wild
13. Pony Creek – Emo Creek
14. The Farewell Season – You’ll Find A Way
15. Clarence Tilton Feat. Marty Stuart – Fred’s Colt

Every Sunday night at 10pm – 11pm check out the best new music from around the globe. Hosted by Sat Bisla, this show is devoted to bringing you imports, indie bands and new music from around the world, spotlighting those bands that are big in other countries, but haven’t yet made it big here in the United States.

Playlist for 5/31/26

1. Noga Erez – “Stuck In Heaven” (Neon Gold/Atlantic Records, N. America)
2. Temples – “Jet Stream Heart” (Heavenly Recordings, U.K.)
3. Dotan – “Last Goodbyes” (Universal Music, Holland)
4. Rum Jungle – “Coal Dust” (Sureshaker, Australia)
5. Jerub – “Stay” (Elevate Music, U.K.)
6. Meek – “Fabulous” (Bmg, U.K.)
7. Balu Brigada – “Politix” (Warner Music Group, Australasia)
8. Overpass – “Heaven” (Communion Records, U.K.)
9. Meduza Feat. Henry Camamile – “Don’t Wanna Go Home” (Island Records, U.K.)
10. Kyle Falconer Ft. Jamie Webster – “I’m Lost (You’re Dead” (Run On Records, U.K.)
11. Max Allais – “Close To You” (Warner Music, New Zealand)
12. Yonaka – “Miss Millennial” (Distiller Records, U.K.)
13. Thomas Azier – “Year In A Spiral” (Hylas Records, Holland)
14. *Rhett Repko – “Bad At Love” (Unsigned, U.S.)

Host(s): Dave

email:  newdayrisingshow@gmail.com

Sundays from 2 – 4, New Day Rising plays the best in fresh, new rock before you will hear it anywhere else. Take a look at what the future of music has to offer with bands like Bright Eyes, Low, Mastodon, and Mike Watt.

Playlist for 5/24/26

1. Split Single – “Oceans Wide” ; Inside Outside
2. Weird Nightmare – “Forever Elsewhere” from Hoopla; Sub Pop
3. See Through Dresses – “Drag Scene” from End of Days; Tiny Engines
4. Wet Leg – “u and me at home” from Moisturizer; Domino
5. Blondshell – “Heart Has To Work So Hard” ; Partisan
6. Wilco – “Misunderstood (live)” from Kicking Television: Live in Chicago; Nonesuch
7. Wilco – “Before Us” from Ode To Joy; dBpm
8. Horace Greene – “Hush” ; self released
9. Talking Heads – “Crosseyed and Painless” from Remain In Light; Sire
10. Ottoman Turks – “Glass Bottles” from Ottoman Turks; State Fair
11. Big Star – “I Am the Cosmos (live)” from Columbia: Live at Missouri University; Volcano
12. Rocket From the Crypt – “On a Rope” from Scream, Dracula, Scream; Interscope
13. Queens of the Stone Age – “Misfit Love” from Era Vulgaris; Interscope
14. The Cure – “A Forest” from Greatest Hits; Elektra
15. The National – “Bloodbuzz Ohio” from High Violet; 4AD
16. Kurt Vile – “Zoom 97” from Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me; Verve
17. Overwhelming Colorfast – “Roy Orbison” from Two Words; Relativity
18. Roseblood – “Doublespeak” from Roseblood; self released
19. The Mountain Goats – “Charlie Sheen Reaches Out to the Feds” ; Thirty Tigers
20. Father John Misty – “The Payoff” ; Sub Pop
21. Lee Ranaldo – “Waiting On a Dream” from Between the Times & The Tides; Matador
22. Sonic Youth – “Free City Rhymes” from NYC Ghosts & Flowers; Geffen

Host(s): Larry Groce

Get to Know Mountain Stage

Sundays from Noon – 2, Mountain Stage has been hosted by Larry Groce since 1983. It showcases diverse music from traditional to modern … all recorded before a live audience.

For more than 25 years has been giving radio audiences the best seat in the house for some of the world’s most renowned performers.

Playlist for 5/24/26

Hour One

1. Grace Potter
   – Ragged Company
   – Treat Me Right
   – Nothing But The Water
2. The Roches – Factory Girl
3. Chris Smither – Leave The Light On
4. Judith Owen – Eye Of The Tiger
5. Vic Chestnutt – Shipping Out
6. Soulive
   – Uncle Junior
   – Don’t Tell Me” (Featuring Reggie Watts)

Hour Two

1. Bettye Lavette
   – Joy – Little Sparrow
   – Down To Zero
   – Sleep To Dream
   – I Do Not Want What I Have Not Got
2. Derek Trucks Band
   – Key To The Highway
   – Sailin’ On
   – All I Do
   – I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
   – Mahjoun/Greensleeves

Host(s): Rob Reinhart

rob@acafe.com

Every Sunday at 7am it’s 2 hours of the latest music from today’s singer-songwriting talents, plus live in-studio interviews and performances. In addition to classic songwriters like Dylan, Mitchell, Young, Cash, Browne, Prine etc., Acoustic Café wants to bring as many newer talents to the table as possible some of which contain a bit of country, rock, blues, folk, pop and more!

Playlist for 5/31/26

Hour One

1. “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
2. “Stay With Me”-Barnstar!
3. “Heavy Foot”-Mon Rovia
4. “Passage West”-Dervish ft. Indigo Girls
5. “Martyrs”-Jack Barksdale ft. Sarah Jarosz
6. “Over The Edge”-Sarah Jarosz (in-studio)
7. “Rodeo Clowns (4-track)”-Jack Johnson
   ***INTERVIEW & MUSIC: MARK ERELLI (w/Andrew Stern)
   – King Of Nothing
   – Harder Than It Has To Be
8. “Do It For The Love”-Kate Schutt/Steve Seskin (IAMA winner)
9. “Make It To Paradise”-Ziggy Marley
10. “Wish You Were Here”-Jake Shiumabukuro (in-studio)

Hour Two

1. “Citizen”-Crys Matthews
2. “It Won’t Be My”-Joe Pernice ft. Rodney Crowell
3. “Big Sky”-Hrishikesh Hirway
4. “It’s Yr World”-Son Little
5. “Orphan Girl”-Emmylou Harris (in-studio)
6. “Lost In My Mind (demo)”-The Head & The Heart
7. “Deep In The Plans We Made”-The Paper Kites
8. “Pinup Girl”-Blessing Jolie
9. “Sitric Road”-Ye vagabonds (in-studio)
10. “Alright”-Hiss Golden Messenger
11. ***INTERVIEW & MUSIC: MARK ERELLI (w/Andrew Stern)
    – While You Were Sleeping
    – Walk Beside Me
12. “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco