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March 12, 2020

Known for her amazing singing voice, which Paste magazine once described as 'a hurricane of lung power,' Brandi has the ability to express an entire spectrum of emotions in a single phrase.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Brandi Carlile

Musicheads Essential Artist: Brandi Carlile

Mar 12, 2020

Known for her amazing singing voice, which Paste magazine once described as 'a hurricane of lung power,' Brandi has the ability to express an entire spectrum of emotions in a single phrase.

The Chart Show: Four Tracks Inducted to Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Four Tracks Inducted to Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • Mar 12, 2020

Our Number One artist this week is inducted to our Chart Hall of Fame for the seventh time!

Listen to Looch: ZZ Top documentary tells band's full story

Listen to Looch: ZZ Top documentary tells band's full story

Mary Lucia • Mar 11, 2020

Mary Lucia talks about a documentary on Netflix, 'ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band From Texas.' The film covers the complete story of the band, from its origins in psychedelic rock to becoming MTV superstars to assuming their place as revered rockers.

Margo Price pivots from country to rock fuzz with 'Twinkle, Twinkle'

Margo Price pivots from country to rock fuzz with 'Twinkle, Twinkle'

Lars Gotrich • Mar 11, 2020

Produced by Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price's new album, 'That's How Rumors Get Started,' comes out May 8. Watch the video for another new song from the forthcoming album.

Coffee Break: Athens, GA

Coffee Break: Athens, GA

Mar 11, 2020

Earlier today, Jay Gabler brought by the book "Cool Town: How Athens, Georgia Launched Alternative Music and Changed American Culture" by Elizabeth Hale. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands from Athens, GA do you want to hear?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Cool Town: How Athens, Georgia Launched Alternative Music and Changed American Culture'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Cool Town: How Athens, Georgia Launched Alternative Music and Changed American Culture'

Jay Gabler • Mar 11, 2020

In 'Cool Town,' Grace Elizabeth Hale chronicles the history of Athens, Georgia as ground zero for the explosion of what we now call "alternative music."

Today in Music History: The Slits made their debut

Today in Music History: The Slits made their debut

Mar 11, 2020

The Slits made their debut; Oasis recorded their first studio demos; Paul McCartney was knighted; and Otis Redding had a posthumous Gold Record with '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay', Today in Music History.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Aretha Franklin

Musicheads Essential Artist: Aretha Franklin

Mar 11, 2020

Aretha Franklin grew up in Detroit, singing gospel music in her father's church. When she changed gears to secular music, her first single to chart was called "Won't Be Long."

DJ J. Blase on the art of mixing

DJ J. Blase on the art of mixing

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Mar 10, 2020

Once a corporate banker, DJ J. Blase has risen in the ranks of Twin Cities DJs. In this interview with Jeffrey Bissoy, DJ J. Blase talks about how he got into the field, about how he prepares for gigs, about why Blase N Friends does it better, the importance of getting the vibe right, and his pride in donating time to DJ for school-age kids.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Neneh Cherry

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Neneh Cherry

Mar 10, 2020

The Sex Pistols inked a six-day contract; Pearl Jam's bassist and drummer celebrate birthdays; Simon and Garfunkel recorded 'The Sound of Silence'; Pink Floyd released 'Dark Side of the Moon'; and Neneh Cherry was born, Today in Music History.

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