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March 21, 2019

This week on Teenage Kicks, we celebrate Box Top and Big Star Alex Chilton.

Giveaway: Alex Chilton vinyl collections

Giveaway: Alex Chilton vinyl collections

Mar 21, 2019

This week on Teenage Kicks, we celebrate Box Top and Big Star Alex Chilton.

Music News: Motley Crue cover Madonna, and more of this week's new music

Music News: Motley Crue cover Madonna, and more of this week's new music

Jay Gabler • Mar 21, 2019

For this week's release roundup, Jay and Jade dig into new albums from Jenny Lewis, Andrew Bird, Motley Crue, and Lambchop; as well as new singles from Weyes Blood, Calexico with Iron & Wine, and Lizzo with Missy Elliott.

Katy Vernon talks about facing her fears through music

Katy Vernon talks about facing her fears through music

Colleen Cowie • Mar 21, 2019

Katy Vernon joined Andrea Swensson on the Local Show to talk about the journey that inspired her latest album and finding recovery in writing vulnerable music.

Katy Vernon performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Katy Vernon performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Mar 21, 2019

Katy Vernon's new album is 'Suit of Hearts'; the songs on the album deal with sadness and regret, but when you listen, you hear a woman also finding strength and opening doors to a brighter future. Vernon and her band recently stopped in for a session at Radio Heartland.

Coffee Break: Forests!

Coffee Break: Forests!

Anna Weggel • Mar 21, 2019

Thursday, March 21 is the International Day of Forests, established by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and trees for the benefit of current and future generations. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention trees or things you might find in a forest?

The Chart Show: Cuz U Do Luv Her!

The Chart Show: Cuz U Do Luv Her!

Mark Wheat • Mar 21, 2019

The love for Lizzo landed strong this week, putting the Missy Elliot collaborator at the top spot on the chart.

Lizzo And Missy Elliott Trade Off On The Scorching-Hot 'Tempo'

Lizzo And Missy Elliott Trade Off On The Scorching-Hot 'Tempo'

Joshua Bote • Mar 20, 2019

With a nod to Prince and starring two of music's most charismatic women, "Tempo" fully delivers on its dreamed-of collaboration.

Listen to Looch: 'What you see is what you get' - a chat with Jana Shortal

Listen to Looch: 'What you see is what you get' - a chat with Jana Shortal

Mary Lucia • Mar 20, 2019

This week on Listen to Looch, Mary Lucia visits the KARE 11 Backyard to talk with KARE 11 anchor and reporter, Jana Shortal. Lucia and Shortal have a conversation about being their authentic selves, the right trousers, and a shared favorite song.

Music News: Inside the massive Lou Reed archive at the New York Public Library

Music News: Inside the massive Lou Reed archive at the New York Public Library

Jay Gabler • Mar 20, 2019

The New York Public Library has just opened a massive archive of papers, art, and recordings spanning Lou Reed's career. Jay talked with a librarian about just what this collection includes, and how fans and scholars can access it. Also today, Woodstock 50 releases its lineup and Lollapalooza 2019 teases theirs with puppies. Plus, the new 'Stranger Things' trailer is soundtracked by...guess Who?

What is Prince's greatest song from 1992?

What is Prince's greatest song from 1992?

Sean McPherson • Mar 20, 2019

Coming off of the work of the 'Graffiti Bridge' movie and soundtrack and a 1991 that was heavy on releases by other artists, 1992 brought us the 'Love Symbol' album and some incredible work with other artists. Take a look and let us know your favorites for music Prince released, written or recorded in 1992!

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