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.'
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.
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.
News and InterviewsHar Mar Superstar describes new project, Heart BonesDavid Safar and Luke Taylor • Nov 6, 2018A new collaborative project between Har Mar Superstar and Austin, Texas, musician Sabrina Ellis, Heart Bones have already sold out a show at the Turf Club later this month. The duo are embarking on a tour to perform songs from 'Dirty Dancing' and to roll out their own original music.
News and InterviewsJoey Dosik talks about releasing his 'Inside Voice'David Safar • Oct 30, 2018Los Angeles-based artist Joey Dosik, is well known for his work collaborating with other groups like Vulfpeck, but now Dosik is also becoming popular for his work as a solo artist. Both his debut full-length album, Inside Voice, and EP, Game Winner, were released earlier in the year.
News and InterviewsTalking standup comedy with Judd ApatowJill Riley and Brian Oake • Oct 29, 2018Judd Apatow has been a writer, director or producer (or all of the above) on so many iconic TV shows and films -- from 'Freaks and Geeks' to 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' to 'Bridesmaids' to 'May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers' -- but Apatow has been returning to his roots in standup comedy. Ahead of his Nov. 7 engagement at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Apatow spoke to Brian Oake and Jill Riley about his work.
News and InterviewsFirst Avenue to purchase Fitzgerald Theater from MPRLuke Taylor • Oct 24, 2018The 1910-built, 1,000-seat venue has been operated by Minnesota Public Radio since 1980. Minneapolis-based First Avenue, one of the longest running, independently owned clubs in the U.S., looks to help 'grow St. Paul's music scene' once the deal is finalized.
News and InterviewsGreta Van Fleet are creating many rock-n-roll convertsVince Pearson • Oct 23, 2018Classic rock fans are cheering the rise of a hard-hitting young Michigan band with a Led Zeppelin-like swagger. Greta Van Fleet make '70s rock sound (almost) new again.