Music News: Jessica Hopper on Ryan Adams, exploitation, and how to create safer spaces in music February 14, 2019 In a widely-discussed New York Times report, women including Mandy Moore and Phoebe Bridgers describe a long-term pattern of emotional abuse and sexual manipulation by singer-songwriter Ryan Adams. We spoke with music writer Jessica Hopper about the history of such behavior in the music industry, and about how to create safer spaces for everybody.
Interview: Peter Hook on Joy Division, New Order and The Light February 13, 2019 Last fall, Peter Hook came into the studio for a wide-ranging conversation about Joy Division, his book, New Order and his relentless tour schedule with Peter Hook and the Light.
How Beirut's Zach Condon escapes to find his focus February 2, 2019 Indie folk band Beirut are out with their latest album, 'Gallipoli.' The band's leader, Zach Condon, talks with NPR's Scott Simon about emphasizing music over lyrics and escaping to unexpected places for inspiration.
The Suburbs' Chan Poling and Hugo Klaers talk with Oake and Riley about performing with new members and re-recording classic songs January 17, 2019 Ahead of the Suburbs' performance at The Current's 14th Birthday Party, Chan Poling and Hugo Klaers talked with Oake and Riley about the Suburbs' new lineup and revisiting some of the band's earliest songs.
Aaron Aye is poised to make waves nationally January 3, 2019 Although hip-hop artist Aaron Aye is barely legal to drink, he has already lived a lot of life. Originally from Minneapolis, Aye is now working in Los Angeles, where he looks poised on the brink of making a splash on a national scale. Aaron Aye spoke to The Message hosts Sean McPherson and Sanni Brown about his life and his career so far.
Why Khaliq is just a kid from the 'Sota on the come up December 28, 2018 Jeffrey Bissoy sat down with St. Paul hip-hop artist Why Khaliq in his studio, where they discussed Why Khaliq's most recent project, 'Clearwater,' as well as his growth as an artist, about remaining humble despite growing popularity, his growing love for acting, and about fatherhood.
'Dream It On Through': Dolly Parton on her new album, inspiring young people and more December 9, 2018 The country legend talks about creating the soundtrack to Dumplin', the new Netflix film starring Jennifer Aniston that's inspired by her music.
Roy Clark, 'Hee Haw' host and country music ambassador, dies at 85 November 15, 2018 The singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for his fleet guitar work and big smile, began his career as a teenaged prodigy and rose to become a regular presence in the living rooms of America.
How the Beatles made 'The White Album' November 13, 2018 Producer Giles Martin shares the remarkable stories, early demos, outtakes and stunning new mixes from the just-released deluxe version of the album.
Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane from Mumford and Sons talk 'Delta' November 12, 2018 In the run-up to the Friday, Nov. 16, release of their fourth studio album, 'Delta,' Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane talk to 'New Hot' host David Safar about the making of the new record, as well as the themes and messages behind it.