ReviewsThe Beatles' 'Now and Then' is a wistful curiosity, 45 years in the makingStephen Thompson • Nov 2, 2023The Beatles' final song could never live up to the body of work that precedes it. But it could never diminish it, either.
ReviewsIn 'Priscilla,' we see what 'Elvis' left outAisha Harris • Nov 2, 2023Sofia Coppola's glistening take on Priscilla Presley's life with Elvis is immersive and sad. But who exactly IS Priscilla, anyway?
News and InterviewsHow producers used AI to finish The Beatles' 'last' song, 'Now And Then'Miguel Perez • Nov 2, 2023Paul McCartney and producer Giles Martin used artificial intelligence to isolate John Lennon's vocals from an old demo to finally complete The Beatles' "last" song, "Now And Then."
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Beatles referencesJill Riley • Nov 2, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that reference the Beatles, individual members, Beatles songs, etc. do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsFor David Byrne, Talking Heads was about making emotional sense — not literal senseTerry Gross • Nov 1, 2023Byrne opens up about filming the 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense and says the band's hit song "Burning Down the House" is a compilation of "non-sequiturs that have a kind of emotional impact."
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Unintelligible lyricsJill Riley • Nov 1, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs with lyrics you can’t understand do you want to hear?
ReviewsFaye Webster brings melodic melancholia to First AvenueNatalia Mendez and Sara Fish • Oct 31, 2023A passionate Minneapolis crowd welcomed the Atlanta singer-songwriter on Monday night.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: I want candyJill Riley • Oct 31, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that mention candy, sugar, and sweet things do you want to hear?
Home Stories'Louie Louie': The story behind the songDeena Prichep • Oct 31, 2023The Kingsmen's enduring recording of the song turns 60 this year, and remains a classic, in part because of its dramatic history.
ReviewsJeremy Messersmith hosts thrilling, chilling Halloween shows at the ParkwayJulia Schiff and Todd Butcher • Oct 30, 2023The singer-songwriter dug into his back catalog and played a slate of clever covers during a full weekend of performances in Minneapolis. This recap is from the show on Saturday evening.
