89 DaysSix ways to beat the summer heat in the Twin CitiesLydia Moran • Jul 25, 2022Sweating so much you can't think clearly? Here are some indoor and outdoor ideas to cool off.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: There goes my heroJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 25, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention fictional characters do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsJens Lekman recrafts old albums to remove samplesAlex Cheng • Jul 25, 2022Two of Jens Lekman's early albums were taken off streaming services due to sample clearance issues. During the pandemic, the singer recrafted and revisited his old work.
News and InterviewsJoni Mitchell surprises at Newport Folk FestivalAnn Powers • Jul 25, 2022The iconic singer-songwriter performed her first public full-length show anywhere since 2000, with a little help from Brandi Carlile.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Bird SongsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 22, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about birds or mentioning birds do you want to hear?
ReviewsNew film takes us on Leonard Cohen's journeyLuke Taylor • Jul 21, 2022‘Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song’ celebrates the artist who set our shared humanity to music.
Discover MusicJessie Ware, 'Free Yourself'Nisha Venkat • Jul 21, 2022An effervescent, sequined nu-disco anthem that'll help you get your boogie on.
News and InterviewsMusic for a college classroom: A Texas school will soon offer a Harry Styles classRachel Treisman • Jul 21, 2022Texas State University professor Louie Dean Valencia spoke with NPR about the creation and aims of the class, which is capped at 20 students. He's one of many who hopes it will eventually reach more.
Nashville gospel singer Shonka Dukureh dies at 44, just one month after her movie debut in ‘Elvis’ Jul 21, 2022The 44-year-old’s star was rising rapidly – she recently portrayed the role of Big Mama Thornton in the new Elvis movie, and shared the stage at Coachella with Doja Cat.
Discover MusicHear new music by Marcus Mumford, Danger MouseJade • Jul 21, 2022This week we’ve got fresh tracks from Marcus Mumford, Danger Mouse & Black Thought, Sorry, Steve Lacy, Marlon Williams, and Green/Blue.