March 12, 2021For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Grammy-nominated songs and artists would you like to hear? Save This Story
Coffee Break: Grammy previewJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Mar 12, 2021For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Grammy-nominated songs and artists would you like to hear?
Behind the Scenes: EVV rocks out on ‘Dead to Me’Maddie Schwappach • Mar 12, 2021With vibrant blue and red tinted shots, driving guitars, and an intense chorus, EVV’s debut music video at as a solo artist, “Dead to Me,” is explosive. The inspiration for the aesthetics of the video came from the raw emotions captured within the song itself. “I wanted to show the contrast between the anger and…
Musicheads Essential Artist: Debbie HarryMary Lucia • Mar 12, 2021Debbie Harry's personal mix of cool sexuality and streetwise style makes her a standout to this day. She was always ahead of her time.
Musicheads Essential Artist: Etta James Mar 12, 2021A gospel prodigy and the matriarch of R&B, Etta James didn't just sing the blues: she lived them.
Shuttered venue grants are coming in April, after a long waitAndrew Limbong • Mar 11, 2021The live music industry breathed a sigh of relief when Congress passed a $15 billion grant program for struggling venues. But owners still face uncertainty and delays.
Andrea Swensson leaving The CurrentAndrea Swensson • Mar 11, 2021Andrea Swensson will soon begin a new chapter as a self-employed music writer, author and podcaster. After nine years at The Current and five years at the helm of The Local Show, Swensson's last episode will air on Sunday, April 4.
Jon Batiste on sharing joy in a painful year: 'I want to reaffirm people's humanity'Terry Gross • Mar 11, 2021This year, Batiste took his music to the streets, performing at protests and vaccination sites. 'I wanted to articulate ... that we're all in this together,' Batiste says. His new album is 'We Are.'
Music You Should Know: six new tracks for March 11 Mar 11, 2021Music to discover this week comprises six tracks, including entries from Grammy nominees and two notable cover tunes. Plus, we've got pick for you from Doc Rhombus, an artist who entered the local music scene just this past year.
Coffee Break: Mixtape magicJay Gabler • Mar 11, 2021For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that would be great on a mixtape?
Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Gorillaz Almanac' celebrates 20 years of the world's biggest virtual bandJay Gabler • Mar 11, 2021When you hear the word 'almanac,' who do you think of? Old farmers? Eric Eskola? Cathy Wurzer? Joe Mauer? It'll probably take you a while to get to Damon Albarn's animated band Gorillaz, but in fact, they now have their very own Almanac.