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August 06, 2020

Bully asks "Where to Start" and the Chart Show voters gave an answer: #13, where they debuted this week.

The Chart Show: Where to Start?

The Chart Show: Where to Start?

Aug 6, 2020

Bully asks "Where to Start" and the Chart Show voters gave an answer: #13, where they debuted this week.

Bon Iver collaborates with Bruce Springsteen, hints at new album

Bon Iver collaborates with Bruce Springsteen, hints at new album

Stephen Thompson • Aug 5, 2020

In a guest-filled new single called 'AUATC (Ate Up All Their Cake),' Justin Vernon teams up with Springsteen, Jenny Lewis, Jenn Wasner and others.

Listen to Looch: the new documentary about the Go-Go's rocks

Listen to Looch: the new documentary about the Go-Go's rocks

Mary Lucia • Aug 5, 2020

Mary Lucia talks about a new documentary about the Go-Go's from director Alison Ellwood and airing on Showtime. 'It's really good,' Mary says, 'because the band was so good.'

Coffee Break: Campaign songs

Coffee Break: Campaign songs

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 5, 2020

Neil Young has filed a civil lawsuit against President Trump's reelection campaign. That got us thinking about other songs that have been famously used in political campaigns - whether the artist agreed to the use or not. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what campaign songs do you want to hear?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS'

Jay Gabler • Aug 5, 2020

Pop historian Maria Sherman makes no apologies for her boy band fandom - in fact, 'Larger Than Life' suggests, YOU should have to apologize if you're NOT a boy band fan.

Today in Music History: American Bandstand made its TV debut

Today in Music History: American Bandstand made its TV debut

Aug 5, 2020

'American Bandstand' made its TV debut; 'Revolver' was released in the U.K.; the Runaways were formed; Aerosmith and Def Leppard signed with major labels; and Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Today in Music History.

Neil Young sues the Trump campaign over song use

Neil Young sues the Trump campaign over song use

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Aug 4, 2020

The singer and songwriter has filed a copyright infringement complaint over Trump's use of Young's songs 'Rockin' in the Free World' and 'Devil's Sidewalk' at numerous rallies and campaign events.

Coffee Break: North Carolina bands

Coffee Break: North Carolina bands

Anna Weggel • Aug 4, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's put a spotlight on bands that hail from the North Carolina area. Who do you want to hear this morning?

Today in Music History: Ringo's 'It Don't Come Easy' went Gold

Today in Music History: Ringo's 'It Don't Come Easy' went Gold

Aug 4, 2020

Ringo's 'It Don't Come Easy' went Gold; Prince topped the album charts with 'Purple Rain'; Billboard introduced the Hot 100 singles chart; a Monkees fan stowed away with the band from Minneapolis to St. Louis; The Rolling Stones released a long-titled single; and Pink Floyd released their debut album, Today in Music History.

Music News: Spotify CEO says the album cycle is over

Music News: Spotify CEO says the album cycle is over

Jay Gabler • Aug 3, 2020

"You can't record music once every three to four years and think that's going to be enough," Daniel Ek tells artists who complain about streaming payouts.

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