Rock and Roll Book ClubStevie Van Zandt's journeyJay Gabler • Nov 4, 2021In his new memoir, "Unrequited Infatuations," Stevie Van Zandt shares “the 10 percent I still remember” from his remarkable half-century career. It still runs to 403 pages.
News and InterviewsPaul McCartney knew he'd never top The Beatles — and that's just fine with himTerry Gross • Nov 3, 2021The forthcoming documentary Get Back revisits The Beatles final days together. McCartney says he took the band's breakup hard: "It was quite difficult, because I didn't know what to do at all."
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Let's be stillAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 3, 2021For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what calming, soothing, cozy songs would you like to hear?
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Election DayAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Nov 2, 2021For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Election Day?
News and InterviewsSpoon frontman Britt Daniel details new single "The Hardest Cut"Jill Riley • Nov 2, 2021Spoon will release its 10th album, Lucifer on the Sofa, on February 11, 2022.
News and InterviewsJazz guitarist Pat Martino, a virtuoso twice over, dies at 77Shaun Brady • Nov 2, 2021The lauded guitarist's career spanned nearly six decades, beginning with an auspicious education in Pennsylvania from a teacher of John Coltrane.
News and InterviewsInterview: Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale and Hester ChambersJill Riley • Nov 2, 2021The Isle of Wight Duo frequently revisit the topic of “fun” when making decisions about the band. Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale explained to Jill Riley, "Is it fun? Yes. Okay, let's do this. Is it not fun? Okay, let's try and do less of that."
Album of the WeekAlbum of the Week: Parquet Courts, 'Sympathy for Life'Reed Fischer • Nov 1, 2021Smart technology’s outright assault on human existence is daunting to think about, but music that explores it can still be fun. Take it from Parquet Courts. On the New York-based art-rockers’ seventh studio album, Sympathy for Life, a vital combo of funk grooves and punk attitude turn doomscroll living into high art.
News and InterviewsBarack Obama honors Jay-Z at his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction Hazel Cills • Oct 31, 2021The hip hop legend was inducted by the former president and comedian Dave Chappelle. The induction makes Jay-Z one of the few solo rappers to ever be included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.