Willie Nile

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Singer-Songwriter

The New York Times called Buffalo, NY-born Willie Nile "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." Uncut Magazine called him “A one-man Clash” and “the unofficial poet laureate of New York City”. His album Streets Of New York was hailed as “a platter for the ages” by Uncut. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Ones as one of the “Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011” and BBC Radio called it “THE rock ‘n’ roll album of the year.” His single from that album, “One Guitar,” was the “Top Pick of the Week” in USA Today.

Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises.

Willie Nile's 15th Studio Album, "The Great Yellow Light" Will Be Released on June 20th
June 16, 2025

Aug. 23, 2025

S8E421 - Bob Dylan 'Bringing It All Back Home' with Willie Nile

Bob Dylan 's fifth studio album - and his first to incorporate electric instrumentation - 1965's ' Bringing It All Back Home ', marked a seismic shift in popular music that can still be felt today. This week's guest, Buffalo...
Guest: Willie Nile