News and Interviews1985 hit 'Running Up That Hill' sprints up the charts, thanks to 'Stranger Things'Rachel Treisman • Jun 7, 2022Kate Bush's song Running Up That Hill peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 four decades ago. This week it became her first-ever U.S. Top 10 hit.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Prince side projects and protégésJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 7, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break: What songs do you want to hear that are products of Prince’s side projects and protégés?
News and InterviewsLife after Desk: Catching up with 2016 Tiny Desk Contest winner Gaelynn LeaBob Boilen • Jun 7, 2022Gaelynn Lea shares her journey from performing at the Tiny Desk to scoring a Broadway show.
ReviewsMysterious country star Orville Peck enchants at First AvenueJulia Schiff and Sara Fish • Jun 6, 2022On tour for his new album, Bronco, Orville Peck and band played a passionate and glamorous set for a devout audience in Minneapolis.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: family bands Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 6, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention royalty in the lyrics or are performed by an artist with a royal-sounding name?
News and InterviewsAlec John Such, founding member of Bon Jovi, dies at 70The Associated Press • Jun 5, 2022No details on when or how John Such died were immediately available. A publicist for Bon Jovi didn't immediately respond to messages.
Discover MusicWilco release double album 'Cruel Country'Scott Simon and Michael Radcliffe • Jun 4, 2022NPR's Scott Simon talks to Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and Glenn Kotche about their new album Cruel Country, and about writing songs with uncomfortable truths.
News and InterviewsAngel Olsen discusses her new album, 'Big Time'Ari Shapiro, Noah Caldwell and Sarah Handel • Jun 3, 2022The singer-songwriter had a tough couple of years, losing both parents while balancing new love. The experience fueled the country-leaning balance of her new album, Big Time.
News and InterviewsMinnesota's Barbaro selected for American Music AbroadLuke Taylor • Jun 3, 2022The initiative, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, selects U.S. musicians to represent characteristically American music genres by bringing that music to more than 140 countries around the world.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: RoyaltyJill Riley, Luke Taylor and Rachel Frances • Jun 3, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention royalty in the lyrics or are performed by an artist with a royal-sounding name?