Celebrating the 30th anniversary of his film 'Say Anything...' John Cusack talks about shaping the character Lloyd Dobler, and the music used in the film.

A year after a devastating injury threatened his career, Duluth guitarist Charlie Parr is back with a new album, a new tour and a new understanding of the tunes he plays.

As one of the rare couple duos in the Twin Cities, iLLism have been killing the local Hip-Hop scene for many years now. Their latest album, Illuminate, which debuted last spring, reflected frontman Envy's and lead vocalist Fancy's growth as both individuals and as a couple, as well as the beauty of black love. Jeffrey Bissoy interviewed Envy and Fancy about their continuing growth as a couple and as musicians.

Singer-songwriter Macy Gray is back with her 10th studio album, 'Ruby,' and a lead single featuring the guitar work of Gary Clark Jr. Mary Lucia spoke with Macy Gray about the new album, as well as about Gray's fascinating career -- and about going to elementary school with Marilyn Manson.

Following Seratones' recent studio session, frontperson AJ Haynes took some time to tell us about why she plays a Fender Jazzmaster. 'It just suits me,' she says. 'I love a good surf sound and it's got that impeccably.' Find out more about AJ Haynes and her guitar of choice.

Ocasek released a string of hit albums with the Cars, and was also a successful solo artist and record producer.

Originally written for the 2001 album 'Reveal,' this 2004 version was recorded in Nassau, Bahamas.

The nearly four-hour ceremony, held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., saw many powerful performances and several moving speeches.

The prolific Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter released 17 albums of work, and also created an Austin landmark with the artwork from his album, 'Hi, How Are You.'

Devendra Banhart talks with The Curren't David Safar about his forthcoming release, 'Ma,' out September 13 on Nonesuch Records.