News and InterviewsWhy Joni Mitchell's Newport set is so incredibleVanessa Romo • Jul 26, 2022The iconic singer-songwriter wasn't able to walk or talk after a brain aneurysm in 2015. Dr. Anthony Wang, a neurosurgeon, explains the challenges she faced as a musician and her remarkable comeback.
PhotosPhotos: Alanis Morissette and Garbage at Xcel Energy CenterTony Nelson • Jul 25, 2022Morissette’s visit to St. Paul was part of tour dates marking the 25th anniversary of her hit album ‘Jagged Little Pill.’
News and InterviewsInterview: Dave Simonett on recording Trampled by Turtles' new record with Jeff TweedyDiane • Jul 25, 2022Dave Simonett of Trampled by Turtles talked to Local Show host Diane about the group’s 10th record, ‘Alpenglow,’ set to release October 28, 2022.
News and InterviewsThe U.K. will host next year's Eurovision contestRachel Treisman • Jul 25, 2022Officials approached the U.K., this year's runner-up, after concluding that Russia's war makes Ukraine unfit to hold the competition. This isn't the first time the U.K. has stepped in to host.
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.
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.