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Country Feedback Playlist for December 3rd

Every Sunday at 11 a.m., our morning host Bob Mosolgo cues up an hour of alt-country, southern rock, Americana and classic country handpicked for Country Feedback.

Susto In-Studio Session

It’s never a bad Friday when you have Susto in studio! The band joined Jeff Sweatman for an In-Studio Session before their show at The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville and chatted about their new album, driving down mountains without breaks, and the connections that live music creates.

Tune in at 5:10 p.m. Friday to hear the live session, and we’ll have a full recap here soon after!

Olivia Rodrigo on World Cafe

When Olivia Rodrigo broke through in 2021 with her massively successful debut single “Driver’s License”, it might have looked like an overnight success. But her record-breaking, multi-Grammy winning debut album had years of practice behind it. Olivia Rodrigo talks about performing as a youngster, about fame, and about writing and recording her sophomore album, GUTS, on the next World Cafe.

Philadelphia Eagles Christmas Special on World Cafe

They can throw, they can catch, they can tackle – and? They can SING! The Philadelphia Eagles have released their second holiday album, called A Philly Special Christmas Special. Produced by Charlie Hall of The War on Drugs, the record features Eagles offensive linemen Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata plus a slew of very special guests. Tune in to hear Charlie Hall and Jordan Mailata talk about Christmas spirit, how playing football compares to recording in the studio, and which guest singer gave Jordan stage fright. GO BIRDS! That’s on the next World Cafe.

Darlingside In-Studio Session

Before their Wednesday night show at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall, Darlingside stopped by WNRN’s Charlottesville studio for an In-Studio Session with Jeff Sweatman.

Encore: Alvvays on World Cafe

Alvvays frontwoman Molly Rankin had left her apartment for just an hour when thieves broke in and stole the demos for what would become the band’s new album, Blue Rev. In the end, with help of producer Shawn Everett, Blue Rev turned into one of Alvvays most experimental and beautiful records. On the next World Cafe, hear live versions of the songs as Rankin discusses everything from bag pipes to Pomeranians.