The annual Eurovision music contest is taking place in Tel Aviv, amid protests. Also in the news this week: Vampire Weekend hit number one, Soundgarden announce immersive film events, and punk pioneer Susan Beschta dies at 67. Plus, an interview with the Rock Bottom Remainders and a new book chronicles the history of Run-DMC's "Walk This Way" cover. Also, new releases from The National; Alex Lahey; Tyler, the Creator; and Carly Rae Jepsen. Plus, Mick's got his moves-like-Jagger back.

Many music fans may dream of being onstage with their favorite bands, but it rarely goes beyond that. For fans of the Flaming Lips, however, the dream has proved more attainable. Three fans share their joyful memories of being onstage with Wayne Coyne and company.

For this year’s variety of free (with Fair admission) concerts, the Minnesota State Fair has booked some ringers. On the recently announced free music lineup, names like Belinda Carlisle and Dessa are at the top. Carlisle, a Go-Go gone solo, will perform one evening for the Fair at the Leinie Lodge on Aug. 23, most…

Returning to Number One for the second week in total and getting inducted to our Chart Hall of Fame for the first time: Billie Eilish!

Geoff Edgers's 'Walk This Way' is a whole book about 'Run-DMC, Aerosmith, and the Song That Changed American Music Forever.'

Enter for a chance to win a vinyl toy of Prince in the 3RDEYEGIRL era.

"Subterranean Homesick Blues" peaked at No. 39; Run-DMC released 'Raising Hell'; June Carter Cash passed away; Bob Dylan got his first top-40 hit; Paul met Linda; Crosby Stills Nash and Young had a chart-topping album; Blur's 'Parklife' began its lasting splash on the chart; and Brian Eno was born, Today in Music History.

Joan Osborne has performed and recorded with Bob Dylan, but she doesn’t claim to really “know” him. “I think he’s a very mercurial person,” she said in 2017, shortly after releasing an album of Dylan covers. “So, I think I’m probably just as in the dark as anyone else when taking on his songs, but…

In a video announcement from Nashville, the 2019 Americana Honors & Awards nominees were revealed. The list includes such artists as Kacey Musgraves, John Prine, Jade Bird, Mavis Staples, Amanda Shires, Yola, I'm With Her, Brandi Carlile, The War and Treaty, and Minneapolis artist J.S. Ondara.

When My Brightest Diamond - aka Shara Nova - recently stopped at The Current studio, she had just received a brand-new Jaguar guitar direct from Fender. 'I'm super pleased to have my new, shiny blue Jag to drive around today!' Nova says.