Sam Prekop and Archer Prewitt are the core of Chicago indie pop group The Sea and Cake. They have been touring and performing as a duo and we welcomed them into our studio.
Sam Prekop – The Republic (Thrill Jockey) Fans of Sam’s work in the band The Sea and Cake or even his first two solo records might be surprised to learn…
An interview with the mastermind of art rockers The Sea and Cake. Sam Prekop talks about growing up raised by two artists, his own studies at the Art Institute of Chicago, his writing processes and unique song structures (chalk it up to his art-school training), as well as the origin of the band and the background on their unique name.
Private Playlist: Machinedrum keeps it chill with music for self-reflection
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Machinedrum opens his bag to share his favorite music for self-reflection, from the ambient pop of Sam Prekop to Tigran Hamasyan’s modern/classical…
While hanging out in the studio after recording a session for KCRW, the Sea and Cake’s lead singer Sam Prekop launched into a passionate pitch for Jessica Pratt’s record On…
Chicago stalwarts The Sea and Cake have mastered their particular brand of sophisticated pop, making them one of the hidden treasures of the indie rock world.
Private Playlist: Lady Blackbird honors fearless and transcendent artistry
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Lady Blackbird honors the fearless and transcendent artistry of her influences, including Billie Holiday, Donny Hathaway, and more.
Private Playlist: Xinxin’s Janize Ablaza spins a soundtrack for space travel
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Xinxin singer/guitarist Janize Ablaza spins the best music for interplanetary travel, including Herbie Hancock and Cibo Matto.
Aided by friends within the burgeoning Welsh-pop scene, including Cate Le Bon & H Hawkline, as well as arranger Paul Jones' dynamic string- & horn-sections, Sweet Baboo has made a mature pop record that retains the best aspects of youthful romance, both interpersonal and musical.
Private Playlist: Channel Tres shares the classic songs that created his world
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Channel Tres reflects on the music that made him whole as an artist and a person, from Prince and Nate Dogg to D’Angelo and Pharrell.
Private Playlist: Bedouine swoons to her favorite songs that evoke a mood
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Bedouine selects her favorite mood-setting songs, from the rootsy funk of Bobby Charles to the swoon-inducing Chet Baker.