What’s In My Bag?picks from the Amoeba Music series

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Iron and Wine

Apr 6, 2026 · 12 picks · Watch the episode

Sam Beam of Iron & Wine goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. The singer-songwriter shares how Lindsey Buckingham’s guitar picking and John Prine’s storytelling helped shape his sound, talks about some of his favorite films like "La Strada" and "Paper Moon," and reflects on the similarities between filmmaking and music-making. Iron & Wine's new album "Hen's Teeth" is out now via Sub Pop.

  1. 01New OrderPower, Corruption & LiesSpotifyLP
  2. 02The English BeatThe Beat At The BBCLP
  3. 03Fleetwood MacTuskSpotifyLP
  4. 04Joan ArmatradingJoan ArmatradingSpotifyLP
  5. 05Belle & SebastianIf You're Feeling SinisterSpotifyLP
  6. 06Fiona AppleFetch The Bolt CuttersSpotifyLP
  7. 07Laura Nyro and LabelleGonna Take A MiracleSpotifyLP
  8. 08Joanna NewsomThe Milk-Eyed MenderLP
  9. 09John PrineThe John Prine Anthology - Great DaysCD
  10. 10Federico FelliniLa StradaDVD
  11. 11Ousmane SembèneThree Revolutionary Films by Ousmane SembèneBLU-RAY
  12. 12Peter BogdanovichPaper MoonDVD