News and InterviewsHow the Beatles made 'The White Album'Bob Boilen • Nov 13, 2018Producer Giles Martin shares the remarkable stories, early demos, outtakes and stunning new mixes from the just-released deluxe version of the album.
News and InterviewsBen Lovett and Ted Dwane from Mumford & Sons on 'Delta'David Safar • Nov 13, 2018In the run-up to the Friday, Nov. 16, release of their fourth studio album, 'Delta,' Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane talk to 'New Hot' host David Safar about the making of the new record, as well as the themes and messages behind it.
News and InterviewsElvis Costello says now is the right time for 'Look NowMary Lucia • Nov 12, 2018'I honestly considered making a record of this nature for 20 years,' Elvis Costello says of 'Look Now,' his latest full-length album. 'But the reason I haven't made it is because I've been doing other things.' In a phone interview, Costello tells Mary Lucia why now is the right time for 'Look Now.'
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Veterans DayAnna Weggel • Nov 12, 2018Today is the official observed Veterans Day - honoring military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Veterans Day?
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Greta Van FleetMary Lucia • Nov 12, 2018Greta Van Fleet's debut full length record, 'Anthem of the Peaceful Army,' makes a nostalgic nod to rock history, and includes a healthy dose of guitar amps turned to 11.
News and InterviewsSiggi, godfather of Iceland's music scene, talks about The Sugarcubes and all forms of Icelandic musicMark Wheat and Simone Cazares • Nov 10, 2018Known as one the godfathers of the Iceland music scene, Sigtryggur "Siggi" Baldursson was a member of well known Icelandic group, The Sugarcubes. Baldursson sat down with Mark Wheat this weekend as part of the Iceland Airwaves Festival to discuss Iceland's significant musical exports.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Songs for Carl SaganAnna Weggel • Nov 9, 2018Carl Edward Sagan was born in Brooklyn on this day in 1934. He passed away in December 1996, but not before becoming a world-renowned astronomer, cosmologist, astrophysicist, astrobiologist, author, and science popularizer, in astronomy and other natural sciences. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Carl Sagan?
Local Current BlogFriday Five: Swamp Dogg, Maria Isa, and more new Minnesota music videosCecilia Johnson • Nov 9, 2018Swamp Dogg – Sex With Your Ex You know, I understand why this one has almost as many thumbs-downs as thumbs-ups on YouTube. But you can’t say it’s not bold. Directed by Minneapolis rap duo Nazeem & Spencer Joles, “Sex With Your Ex” is wild. Not only does it involve a split-screen make-out and dirty Rorschach…
News and InterviewsMusic News: Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees announcedSimone Cazares • Nov 8, 2018The nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame have been announced, with the possibility of making history for one of the nominees. Author Haruki Murakami will donate a record collection of more than 10,000 records to his alma mater. A Willie Nelson tribute will be held next year. Vampire Weekend's new album will come out in 2019 and we reflect on the unique Iceland Airwaves festival.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Features on a mapAnna Weggel • Nov 8, 2018There are so many examples of band names that include words that could describe various geographical features. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands whose names could be features on a map?