News and InterviewsLauv longs for childhood happiness on 'All 4 Nothing'Ziad Buchh and A Martinez • Aug 8, 2022One of pop music's main advocates of normalizing mental health issues, Lauv released a new album on Friday; it's called All 4 Nothing.
ReviewsGreil Marcus's critical aim remains sharp in 'More Real Life Rock'Michaelangelo Matos • Aug 5, 2022The rock critic’s newest book, More Real Life Rock: The Wilderness Years, 2014–2021 collects his Top 10 columns published between 2014 and 2021. Anything, anywhere it can be, is culture is his argument: Everyone’s a critic, including performers and colleagues and family members and, indeed, other critics.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: WhistlingJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 5, 2022For Today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that include whistling do you want to hear?
WatchRegina Spektor: Tiny Desk ConcertBob Boilen • Aug 5, 2022Spektor performs songs filled with truth and whimsy from her astonishing new record, plus some old favorites.
Minnesota State FairThe best Minnesota State Fair live music and food menu pairingsAli Elabbady • Aug 4, 2022Do not get stuck at Pitbull feeling hungry. Suggested menus for easy and satisfying fueling up near the Grandstand and the rest of the fair’s music stages.
Radio Heartland®Matthew French gives us both sides now Mike Pengra • Aug 4, 2022Local singer-songwriter Matthew French visits the Radio Heartland studio to perform songs from and talk about his recent two albums, Two Sides: Side One, and Two Sides: Side Two.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: One and doneJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 4, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists with only one album do you want to hear?
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Billie and Brandi debut Aug 4, 2022Voters planted four debuts on the Chart this week, including the latest from Brandi Carlile and Billie Eilish.
News and InterviewsOn 'Take It Like a Man,' Amanda Shires takes aim for the heavensBrittney McKenna • Aug 3, 2022On Shires' latest record, her songwriting is more fearless and vulnerable than ever – but as always, it's a reflection of an artist focused intently on community, equality and inclusivity.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: One-man bandsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 3, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who played all the instruments in their songs do you want to hear?