In the late 1990s, Beth Orton set the music world buzzing with her singular sound: part folk, part electronica. But six years ago, she found herself at a life-changing juncture.

Dave Wakeling of the English Beat chatted with host Mac Wilson about Mac's mellifluous voice, the origins of Halloween, the band's life on tour, Minneapolis crowds and much more.

It's been a while since pop-music writers have heaped praise on a blues guitarist as the next big thing. But that's what's happened with Gary Clark Jr., who's just put out his first full-length album on a major label.

After 15 years in Death Cab for Cutie, Ben Gibbard is releasing his first solo album, Former Lives. Guy Raz talks with Ben about what it's like to confront older versions of one's creative self, his private life after a very public divorce and the future of Death Cab for Cutie.

Chris Rose has been a go-to guitarist in town for years, playing with bands like Vampire Hands, Private Dancer and Heavy Deeds. For much of the last year though, he has embarked on a solo affair called Robust Worlds. The project is doused in characteristic reverb and provides dreamy imagery that cohesively pulls together all the work he's done in other acts through the years.

The Morning Show's Jill Riley sat down with piano man Ben Folds and drummer Darren Jessee to talk about making the first new album in over 12 years.

Marcus and the gang explain how they balanced out their new record "Babel."

In this web-exclusive interview, Justin Vernon chats with The Local Show host David Campbell about his love for the Green Bay Packers and what it's like to work with Kanye West.

Jonny Greenwood scored the new film "The Master," his second for director Paul Thomas Anderson.

The Tucson band's new album, "Algiers," is named for the New Orleans neighborhood where it was made.