News and InterviewsWhy Joni Mitchell's Newport set is so incredibleVanessa Romo • Jul 26, 2022The iconic singer-songwriter wasn't able to walk or talk after a brain aneurysm in 2015. Dr. Anthony Wang, a neurosurgeon, explains the challenges she faced as a musician and her remarkable comeback.
News and InterviewsInterview: Dave Simonett on recording Trampled by Turtles' new record with Jeff TweedyDiane • Jul 25, 2022Dave Simonett of Trampled by Turtles talked to Local Show host Diane about the group’s 10th record, ‘Alpenglow,’ set to release October 28, 2022.
News and InterviewsThe U.K. will host next year's Eurovision contestRachel Treisman • Jul 25, 2022Officials approached the U.K., this year's runner-up, after concluding that Russia's war makes Ukraine unfit to hold the competition. This isn't the first time the U.K. has stepped in to host.
News and InterviewsJens Lekman recrafts old albums to remove samplesAlex Cheng • Jul 25, 2022Two of Jens Lekman's early albums were taken off streaming services due to sample clearance issues. During the pandemic, the singer recrafted and revisited his old work.
News and InterviewsJoni Mitchell surprises at Newport Folk FestivalAnn Powers • Jul 25, 2022The iconic singer-songwriter performed her first public full-length show anywhere since 2000, with a little help from Brandi Carlile.
ReviewsNew film takes us on Leonard Cohen's journeyLuke Taylor • Jul 21, 2022‘Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song’ celebrates the artist who set our shared humanity to music.
News and InterviewsMusic for a college classroom: A Texas school will soon offer a Harry Styles classRachel Treisman • Jul 21, 2022Texas State University professor Louie Dean Valencia spoke with NPR about the creation and aims of the class, which is capped at 20 students. He's one of many who hopes it will eventually reach more.
News and InterviewsU2 and Gladys Knight are among the 2022 Kennedy Center honoreesNeda Ulaby • Jul 21, 2022The awards recognize a lifetime of achievement in the performing arts. This year they'll go to George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León and U2.
News and InterviewsFirst Ave cancels Dave Chappelle show after outcry from staff, patrons, performersGrace Birnstengel • Jul 21, 2022The venue canceled its booking of Dave Chappelle for Wednesday night and issued an apology on social media.
News and InterviewsU.S. Postal Service honors Pete Seeger with a new stampLuke Taylor • Jul 21, 2022The late folk singer amplified the unifying power of communal singing, and he advanced the role traditional music plays in addressing social and political causes.