'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.
Elvis Costello says now is the right time for 'Look Now' November 12, 2018 'I honestly considered making a record of this nature for 20 years,' Elvis Costello says of 'Look Now,' his latest full-length album. 'But the reason I haven't made it is because I've been doing other things.' In a phone interview, Costello tells Mary Lucia why now is the right time for 'Look Now.'
Siggi, godfather of Iceland's music scene, talks about The Sugarcubes and all forms of Icelandic music November 10, 2018 Known as one the godfathers of the Iceland music scene, Sigtryggur "Siggi" Baldursson was a member of well known Icelandic group, The Sugarcubes. Baldursson sat down with Mark Wheat this weekend as part of the Iceland Airwaves Festival to discuss Iceland's significant musical exports.
Music News: Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees announced November 8, 2018 The nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame have been announced, with the possibility of making history for one of the nominees. Author Haruki Murakami will donate a record collection of more than 10,000 records to his alma mater. A Willie Nelson tribute will be held next year. Vampire Weekend's new album will come out in 2019 and we reflect on the unique Iceland Airwaves festival.
Har Mar Superstar describes new project, Heart Bones November 5, 2018 A new collaborative project between Har Mar Superstar and Austin, Texas, musician Sabrina Ellis, Heart Bones have already sold out a show at the Turf Club later this month. The duo are embarking on a tour to perform songs from 'Dirty Dancing' and to roll out their own original music.
Joey Dosik talks about releasing his 'Inside Voice' October 29, 2018 Los Angeles-based artist Joey Dosik, is well known for his work collaborating with other groups like Vulfpeck, but now Dosik is also becoming popular for his work as a solo artist. Both his debut full-length album, Inside Voice, and EP, Game Winner, were released earlier in the year.
Talking standup comedy with Judd Apatow October 29, 2018 Judd Apatow has been a writer, director or producer (or all of the above) on so many iconic TV shows and films -- from 'Freaks and Geeks' to 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' to 'Bridesmaids' to 'May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers' -- but Apatow has been returning to his roots in standup comedy. Ahead of his Nov. 7 engagement at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Apatow spoke to Brian Oake and Jill Riley about his work.