How video games and a musical family inspired ‘Z1,’ an ambitious album that explores hip-hop, R&B, rock, pop, and more.  Read more

Sometimes, just hearing the reassurance of Alvvays' Molly Rankin singing, "I hear it happens all the time / It's alright" is enough.  Read more

This week, we get new music from the 1975, Alvvays and from Redcar (fka Christine and the Queens). Meanwhile, The Mars Volta release their first new song in 10 years, and Killer Mike drops his first solo project in 10 years. Plus, discover the sound of Minnesota artist Dark Bunny.  Read more

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention bars or clubs?  Read more

'The Stripper' is a No. 1 hit; Led Zeppelin formed; Springsteen went to No. 1 in the album charts with 'Born in the USA'; Prince had his first No. 1 single; Today in Music History.  Read more

The battle for the number one spot stays close between Arcade Fire and Lizzo for another week with Arcade Fire stay at #1 with “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid),” plus debuts from Minnesota’s Ondara, and more.  Read more

When a song stays on The Chart Show's chart for more than 10 weeks, we retire it from the poll and it enters the very prestigious Chart Show Hall of Fame.  Read more

With ‘Needs & Non-Negotiables,’ the multi-hyphenate singer/songwriter and producer, formerly known as Nick Jordan, provides a fully realized vision.  Read more

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Lilith Fair performers?  Read more

John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time; Louis Armstrong went marchin' in with the saints; Phil Collins went to No. 1 with 'Sussudio'; and The Dixie Chicks performed despite threats, Today in Music History.  Read more