News and InterviewsFirst Avenue booker James Taylor reports back from Barcelona’s Primavera SoundCecilia Johnson • Jun 27, 2022He can’t wait to book Dreamcatcher and slowthai in the Twin Cities.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: It's Brutal Out ThereJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 27, 2022For Today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs would you like to hear in response to the news?
News and InterviewsYola and Gary Clark Jr. discuss roles in ‘Elvis’ filmLuke Taylor • Jun 24, 2022Baz Luhrmann’s film on Elvis Presley, out Friday, also tells the stories of artists who often weren’t credited for influencing the early rock ‘n’ roll star.
Discover MusicMUNA's new album features growth and an 'astral projection anthem'Leila Fadel, Lilly Quiroz and Nell Clark • Jun 24, 2022NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Naomi McPherson, Katie Gavin and Josette Maskin of the band MUNA about their third album: MUNA.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Pride JamsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 24, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear on our Pride themed playlist?
ReviewsIn 'Elvis,' an icon remains an icon, and little elseAisha Harris • Jun 24, 2022Baz Luhrmann's latest spectacle tackles the life of Elvis Presley, as filtered through his shady longtime manager.
News and InterviewsOn 'The Spur,' Joan Shelley explores joys and worriesStephen Thompson • Jun 24, 2022Shelley expounds on country living, newly married life and the birth of her daughter. But life's joys are never far removed from the deeply worrying state — and fate — of the world.
WatchKacey Musgraves covers ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love'Luke Taylor • Jun 23, 2022The song, which appears in the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ film releasing Friday, is accompanied by an emotional video assembled from scenes from the film.
Discover MusicNew music from Orville Peck, Perfume Genius, BeyoncéJade • Jun 23, 2022This week, we bring you the new single from Beyoncé as well as new releases from Perfume Genius and from the enigmatic rising star, Orville Peck. Plus, hear new tracks from Rina Sawayama and Steve Lacy, and discover the music of erstwhile Angeleno turned Minneapolitan, Zora.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Dog SongsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 23, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention dogs or were inspired by dogs?