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May 17, 2018

Debuts came in this week from CHVRCHES, Rock the Garden 2018 performer Feist, Car Seat Headrest, and Album of the Week subject Beach House.

The Chart Show: Leon Does It With Styles

The Chart Show: Leon Does It With Styles

Mark Wheat • May 17, 2018

Debuts came in this week from CHVRCHES, Rock the Garden 2018 performer Feist, Car Seat Headrest, and Album of the Week subject Beach House.

Music News: Yanni is loving the Yanny vs. Laurel debate

Music News: Yanni is loving the Yanny vs. Laurel debate

Jay Gabler • May 16, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Yanni's reaction to a viral audio snippet, details on the 'Jagged Little Pill' musical, and Kurt Cobain's guitar going to Frances Bean's ex.

Listen to Looch: what has surprised you in the 893 Essential Songs countdown?

Listen to Looch: what has surprised you in the 893 Essential Songs countdown?

Mary Lucia • May 16, 2018

Mary Lucia is absolutely happy with everything that's appeared in the 893 Essential Songs list so far, but she throws it over to you: Has there been a song that's totally surprised you?

Today in Music History: The Beach Boys released 'Pet Sounds'

Today in Music History: The Beach Boys released 'Pet Sounds'

May 16, 2018

The Beach Boys released 'Pet Sounds'; Patti Smith played music in the UK; Keith Richards had an accident; and Nirvana's Krist Novoselic and Janet Jackson were born, Today in Music History.

Americana Music Association 2018 Honors and Awards Nominees announced

Americana Music Association 2018 Honors and Awards Nominees announced

Bill DeVille and Luke Taylor • May 15, 2018

In a ceremony streamed live from Nashville, Tenn., the nominees for the 2018 Americana Music Association's Honors and Awards were announced. Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, I'm With Her, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, and Anderson East were among the nominees across six categories. See a complete list of the nominees and watch Bill DeVille's video summary.

Music News: First Freddie Mercury biopic trailer will give you all the feelings

Music News: First Freddie Mercury biopic trailer will give you all the feelings

Jay Gabler • May 15, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a first trailer for 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' the announcement of a Chris Cornell vigil, and new details about the forthcoming Beastie Boys memoir.

Movie review: 'Solo' plays fast and loose with 'Star Wars' - and that's a good thing

Movie review: 'Solo' plays fast and loose with 'Star Wars' - and that's a good thing

Jay Gabler • May 15, 2018

'Solo: A Star Wars Story' may have had a troubled origin story, but director Ron Howard has pulled off a rescue worthy of Han himself.

Becky Kapell celebrates 'That Certain Ache'

Becky Kapell celebrates 'That Certain Ache'

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 15, 2018

Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Becky Kapell says her new album ' was inspired by David Duchovny and Dolly Parton.' Ahead of the album's release show on Friday, May 18, Kapell, along with guitarist and producer Paul Bergen, joined Mike Pengra in the Radio Heartland studio to spin a few tracks and to talk about the new album.

Premiere: The Suburbs revisit 'Cows'

Premiere: The Suburbs revisit 'Cows'

Jay Gabler • May 15, 2018

Take a first listen to the Suburbs' new remake of their own 1980 song 'Cows' - and enter for a chance to see them perform live at First Avenue, with a copy of their new 45.

Review and photos: Haim and Lizzo R who they R at the Palace

Review and photos: Haim and Lizzo R who they R at the Palace

Cecilia Johnson • May 15, 2018

You know, I like musicians who disappear into their performance, motionless except for a few sways behind a mic stand. I even appreciate the David Archuleta, “close your eyes the whole way through” approach. But I love an act with a good stage presence. Last night at the Palace, I was floored when Haim and…

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