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April 23, 2020

Guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela join host Bill DeVille from their studio in Ixtapa, Mexico, to play a couple of selections from their Grammy-winning 2019 album 'Mettavolution' as well as a piece from their 2002 self-titled release.

Watch Grammy winners Rodrigo y Gabriela perform three songs

Watch Grammy winners Rodrigo y Gabriela perform three songs

Bill DeVille • Apr 23, 2020

Guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela join host Bill DeVille from their studio in Ixtapa, Mexico, to play a couple of selections from their Grammy-winning 2019 album 'Mettavolution' as well as a piece from their 2002 self-titled release.

'I get angry, too': Lucinda Williams on her politically charged new album

'I get angry, too': Lucinda Williams on her politically charged new album

Mary Louise Kelly and Gabe O'Connor • Apr 23, 2020

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Americana artist Lucinda Williams about her new album 'Good Souls, Better Angels' and the spirit of protest that she says has 'always been in my blood.'

'A bit of a supergroup': Green/Blue rock the Local Show

'A bit of a supergroup': Green/Blue rock the Local Show

Andrea Swensson • Apr 23, 2020

Green/Blue are a buzzworthy new Minnesota band, but the four members are no newcomers.

Music News: Marianne Faithfull released from hospital, recovering from coronavirus

Music News: Marianne Faithfull released from hospital, recovering from coronavirus

Jay Gabler • Apr 23, 2020

Beloved singer Marianne Faithfull has been released from hospital three weeks after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Also today: Car Seat Headrest has a new album project, with a gas mask as its visual icon; the Beatles are hosting a 'Yellow Submarine' singalong; an authorized Whitney Houston biopic is in the works; and Bruce Springsteen sang 'Jersey Girl' to support his home state during the public health crisis.

Sarah Jarosz expands as a songwriter with 'World On The Ground'

Sarah Jarosz expands as a songwriter with 'World On The Ground'

Luke Taylor • Apr 23, 2020

On her first full-length solo release since 2016, singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz has taken a new approach to songwriting: that of a third-person storyteller. 'Before this record, I had only written about myself and my feelings,' Jarosz says. The new album, 'World On The Ground,' releases June 5.

Coffee Break: Shoes

Coffee Break: Shoes

Apr 23, 2020

If you're looking for a way to support First Avenue while it's closed due to the public health crisis, and you also need a new pair of sneakers for all the social distance walks you might be going on, First Avenue is partnering with Vans on a new custom design. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention shoes?

Today in Music History: Wilco released 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'

Today in Music History: Wilco released 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'

Apr 23, 2020

Wilco released 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'; The Rolling Stones released 'Sticky Fingers'; the Ramones released their debut album; David Gedge of the Wedding Present got some birthday presents; Roy Orbison was born; and Johnny Thunders of The New York Dolls passed away, Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Gorillaz Grab All-Time Status

The Chart Show: Gorillaz Grab All-Time Status

Mark Wheat • Apr 23, 2020

Gorillaz land in the All-Time Hall of Fame with "Momentary Bliss".

Listen to Looch: remembering the artist and adventurer Peter Beard

Listen to Looch: remembering the artist and adventurer Peter Beard

Mary Lucia • Apr 22, 2020

A photographer, adventurer and artist, Peter Beard split his time between New York and Kenya. The New York Times calls Beard 'the last of the great adventurers,' and Mary Lucia talks about what you'll find fascinating about him.

Music News: 'Let's Go Crazy' is a star-studded 'Grammy Salute to Prince'

Music News: 'Let's Go Crazy' is a star-studded 'Grammy Salute to Prince'

Jay Gabler • Apr 22, 2020

'Let's Go Crazy,' a star-studded 'Grammy Salute to Prince,' was full of memorable moments when it aired Tuesday night on CBS. Also today: Derek Jones (Falling in Reverse) has died; there's a growing market for loops and samples (but don't try to steal Pitbull's trademarked yell); Vans are releasing special shoes to support the music world; and Bandcamp plans to waive fees yet again.

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