http://wkms.org en http://wkms.org/post/dawes-world-cafe Although <a href="http://www.npr.org/artists/113932444/dawes">Dawes</a>' members have only been together since 2009, the L.A. band's romantic roots rock sounds like the product of an entirely different era.<p>Dawes' first album, <em>North Hills</em> — named after the neighborhood where the band's members grew up — came out two years ago to widespread acclaim. Its latest album, <em>Nothing Is Wrong, </em>continues in the same vein, with heartfelt lyrics, tight harmonies, and a vibe reminiscent of music from another part of L.A. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:30:00 +0000 editor 181 at http://wkms.org Dawes On World Cafe http://wkms.org/post/bon-iver-world-cafe It's a stretch to call "Beth/Rest" the year's most divisive song, but it's hard to discuss <a href="http://www.npr.org/artists/18073513/bon-iver" target="_self">Bon Iver</a>'s second album without weighing in on its '80s-style closer. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:30:00 +0000 184 at http://wkms.org Bon Iver On World Cafe http://wkms.org/post/elton-john-and-leon-russell-world-cafe From his start with the band Bluesology in 1961, multi-award winner <a href="http://www.npr.org/artists/15396953/elton-john" target="_self">Elton John</a> (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight) has time and time again proven himself to be one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of our day. Rising to international fame by the 1970's with the hit "Your Song," Elton has since released an overwhelming number of studio albums, many of which have climbed their way to the top of the charts. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000 editor 185 at http://wkms.org Elton John And Leon Russell On World Cafe