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January 24, 2019

Voters crowned three new Hall of Fame tracks on the Chart Show this week, and Brandi Carlile's "Sugartooth" saw a 9 spot jump to the #2 spot.

The Chart Show: Lots of Local Love

The Chart Show: Lots of Local Love

Mark Wheat • Jan 24, 2019

Voters crowned three new Hall of Fame tracks on the Chart Show this week, and Brandi Carlile's "Sugartooth" saw a 9 spot jump to the #2 spot.

Music News: Aimee Mann and Ted Leo launching podcast

Music News: Aimee Mann and Ted Leo launching podcast

Jay Gabler • Jan 23, 2019

Aimee Mann and Ted Leo are launching a podcast - and so are the Pixies, although theirs will be a limited series. Today in good news for bad times, a crowdfunding effort to help a restaurant owner who was financially ruined by the failed Fyre Festival, and also artists who are donating concert tickets to federal government employees. Plus, Courtney Love reignites a feud with Bikini Kill, remembering keyboardist Edwin Birdsong, and Taylor Swift reports from the 'Cats' movie set.

First Watch: Maya De Vitry's healing song and astonishing video

First Watch: Maya De Vitry's healing song and astonishing video

Bob Boilen • Jan 23, 2019

In this astonishing stop-animation video, the Stray Birds singer Maya De Vitry collaborates with visual artist Andrew Benincasa, who poses the question: 'How have you felt unseen as a person?'

Coffee Break: Knock Three Times

Coffee Break: Knock Three Times

Anna Weggel • Jan 23, 2019

Today in 1971, Dawn started a three-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Knock Three Times", the group's first No. 1, which was also a U.K. No. 1. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that talk about "knocking"?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'How To Be Invisible' collects Kate Bush lyrics

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'How To Be Invisible' collects Kate Bush lyrics

Jay Gabler • Jan 23, 2019

The first collection of lyrics by Kate Bush is a hardcover keepsake, perfect to stick in your favorite reading nook and dip into whenever you're feeling highly cosmic (or a little erotic).

Today in Music History: The Beatles recorded 'Get Back'

Today in Music History: The Beatles recorded 'Get Back'

Jan 23, 2019

Patti Smith broke her back, David Bowie gave the fans control of his set, Ray Charles was honored, and The Beatles recorded 'Get Back', Today in Music History.

Listen to Looch: 'RUMBLE' spotlights Native American musicians

Listen to Looch: 'RUMBLE' spotlights Native American musicians

Mary Lucia • Jan 22, 2019

This week on Listen to Looch, Mary Lucia talks about a new documentary from Independent Lens on PBS that spotlights the lives and work of Native American musicians and their influence on the music you love.

Music News: Music movies land major Oscar nominations

Music News: Music movies land major Oscar nominations

Jade • Jan 22, 2019

'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'A Star Is Born,' and 'Black Panther' - all movies that made big music-world waves - have been nominated for Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards. Also in the news today: Chris Brown was detained in France, guitarist Reggie Young has died at 82, you can now mute artists on Spotify, and Vampire Weekend released a two-hour guitar loop.

Coffee Break: I wish

Coffee Break: I wish

Anna Weggel • Jan 22, 2019

Today in 1977, Stevie Wonder went No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "I Wish", his fifth U.S. No. 1. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear with "wish" in the lyrics?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Steve Perry

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Steve Perry

Jan 22, 2019

Steve Perry was born; MTV hit the West Coast; Buddy Holly made his last recordings in his New York City apartment; The Beach Boys went into the studio to record "Wouldn't It Be Nice"; MTV started broadcasting to the West Coast; and "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" entered the Hot 100 Singles Chart for the second time, Today in Music History.

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