WXPN Radio

The premier guide for new and significant artists in rock, blues, and folk - including NPR-syndicated World Cafe

XPN2 - XPoNential Radio

24/7 Musical discovery. A unique mix of emerging and heritage blues, rock, world, folk, and alt-country artists.

World Cafe Archives

Join the World Cafe through performances and interviews with celebrated and emerging artists.
Listen
  • font size decrease font size decrease font size increase font size increase font size

Villagers

Villagers Villagers
Photo: Andrew Whitton
How The Irish Singer-Songwriter got Comfortable In His Own Skin


Irish singer-songwriter Conor O’brien who performs as The Villagers has made three albums, all number one at home including his 2015 album Darling Arithmetic. What’s different this time has less to do with the fact that he has a new beard and is performing with a band and more to do with how he sees himself. In the past O’Brien was not completely comfortable in his performing persona and his writing because he was not able to be straightforward about being gay . His new openness has made a big difference in his new album and has lead to some engaging stories about how people have reacted to him.

Session Setlist
COURAGE
HOT SCARY SUMMER
THE SOUL SERENE


Recent Release: Darling Arithmetic
Release Date: April 14, 2015
Label: Domino Recording Co.