News and InterviewsNeil Young and Crazy Horse reunite for 'Colorado'Vince Pearson, David Greene and Taylor Haney • Oct 23, 2019Neil Young and Crazy Horse have put out music together for 50 years. Young talks to NPR's David Greene about their latest album, 'Colorado.'
News and InterviewsR.E.M. producer Mitch Easter talks to Mary LuciaMary Lucia and Luke Taylor • Oct 17, 2019Mitch Easter is a musician and producer, perhaps best known for his work producing R.E.M.'s debut EP 'Chronic Town' and first two albums, 'Murmur' and 'Reckoning.' On Thursday, Oct. 17, Easter, along with four other luminaries, will be inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Mary Lucia recently spoke to Mitch Easter about his work with R.E.M.
News and InterviewsListen to Looch: Justin Smith, music fan, ADA advocateMary Lucia • Oct 16, 2019Mary Lucia interviews Justin Smith, a music fan and college student who is also a blogger, public speaker and an advocate for the disability community. Smith talks about some of his favorite artists and shares his thoughts about accessibility at live-music venues.
News and InterviewsBillie Eilish: 'All I can say is, be patient'Stephen Thompson • Oct 14, 2019The 17-year-old pop star talks NPR Music's Stephen Thompson about getting through her teenaged years, directing her own videos, experiencing art with synesthesia and more in this interview, recorded live on stage at Austin's ACL Music Festival.
The Current Guitar CollectionGuitar Collection: Natalie Schepman of JosephLuke Taylor • Oct 3, 2019When Natalie Schepman first tried the Rockbridge guitar, she was struck by its 'warm and silky' sound. But Schepman describes even more detail about this guitar, and what it represents to her and to the rest of the members of Joseph - and to their extended family.
News and InterviewsKim Shattuck, part of L.A. punk scene, dead at 56Lars Gotrich • Oct 3, 2019In addition to fronting The Muffs, The Pandoras and The Coolies, Shattuck lent her talents to a wide swath of some of L.A.'s most-beloved bands.
News and InterviewsInterview: John Cusack on Lloyd Dobler and the music of 'Say Anything...'Jill Riley • Sep 29, 2019Celebrating the 30th anniversary of his film 'Say Anything...' John Cusack talks about shaping the character Lloyd Dobler, and the music used in the film.
News and InterviewsCharlie Parr uses injury to reassess and recordEuan Kerr • Sep 27, 2019A 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.
News and InterviewsInterview: Envy and Fancy of hip-hop band iLLismJeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Sep 26, 2019As 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.
News and InterviewsMacy Gray returns with her 10th album, 'Ruby'Mary Lucia • Sep 26, 2019Singer-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.