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April 02, 2020

Yesterday, news broke that Adam Schlesinger has died, at age 52, due to coronavirus complications. Today, Jade and Jay explore the rich musical legacy of a talented artist who's been lost too soon.

Music News: Adam Schlesinger leaves rich musical legacy

Music News: Adam Schlesinger leaves rich musical legacy

Jay Gabler • Apr 2, 2020

Yesterday, news broke that Adam Schlesinger has died, at age 52, due to coronavirus complications. Today, Jade and Jay explore the rich musical legacy of a talented artist who's been lost too soon.

Coffee Break: National Recording Registry additions

Coffee Break: National Recording Registry additions

Anna Weggel • Apr 2, 2020

Every year, 25 recordings are picked to be added to the National Recording Registry, founded in 2000 by the Library of Congress to showcase the breadth and depth of American sound. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were added to the National Recording Registry this year?

‘Everything is a beat’: Minneapolis drummer Glory Yard builds on national breakout after playing SNL with Lizzo

‘Everything is a beat’: Minneapolis drummer Glory Yard builds on national breakout after playing SNL with Lizzo

Sophie Vilensky • Apr 2, 2020

Let’s say you know in your heart exactly what you want to do — you always have. The thing you want to do is play the drums, a passion which has been on your mind as long as you remember because you grew up hearing a story from your grandfather about how, when you were…

Today in Music History: Remembering Marvin Gaye

Today in Music History: Remembering Marvin Gaye

Apr 2, 2020

Marvin Gaye was born; The Beach Boys recorded a single that got around; Fleetwood Mac had a No. 1 album; Nirvana recorded in Wisconsin; Gnarls Barkley charted with downloads; and Edwin Starr passed away, Today in Music History.

G. Love: ‘As musicians we can bring love, positivity, and music to lift people up’

G. Love: ‘As musicians we can bring love, positivity, and music to lift people up’

Sylvia Jennings • Apr 2, 2020

Following the release of their new album, The Juice, G. Love & Special Sauce set out on a tour…which has since, obviously, been cancelled. Morning Show host Jill Riley had a chance to check in with G. Love, who has been staying busy despite the major disruption in the music industry due to this global pandemic.…

Bob Geldof on the return of the Boomtown Rats amidst ‘confusion and chaos’

Bob Geldof on the return of the Boomtown Rats amidst ‘confusion and chaos’

Sylvia Jennings • Apr 2, 2020

Morning Show host Jill Riley has been hopping on the phone every morning to touch base with various musicians locally, nationally, and now globally, about their thoughts in the midst of current events. She got a chance to connect with Bob Geldof, frontman of the Boomtown Rats and political activist known for organizing Live Aid.…

The Chart Show: The Psychedelic Furs Are Back

The Chart Show: The Psychedelic Furs Are Back

Mark Wheat • Apr 2, 2020

One of Mark's favorite bands from the late seventies, The Psychedelic Furs, are on the chart for the very first time at No. 7 with the first single they've released in nearly 30 years!

Fountains Of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger dies at 52 after contracting COVID-19

Fountains Of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger dies at 52 after contracting COVID-19

Stephen Thompson • Apr 1, 2020

Schlesinger, one of the most prolific and decorated songwriters of his generation, died Wednesday.

Music News: Lizzo buys lunch for health care workers

Music News: Lizzo buys lunch for health care workers

Jay Gabler • Apr 1, 2020

Amidst the coronavirus crisis, musicians are helping workers who've been affected: Lizzo bought lunch for emergency room staff, and Taylor Swift is helping keep a Nashville record store afloat. While some artists are delaying their record releases, others are not - including Phish and, seemingly, Fiona Apple. Also today: DJ sets get old-school online, Flavor Flav is not fired after all, and Chance the Rapper hosts a new version of 'Punk'd.'

Listen to Looch: the wisdom of Keith Richards

Listen to Looch: the wisdom of Keith Richards

Mary Lucia • Apr 1, 2020

In these uncertain times, Mary Lucia turns to the good book - the book 'Life,' by Keith Richards.

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