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March 16, 2021

Samuel T. Herring of Future Islands connects with Zeke to talk about mastering their latest record over Zoom, their dream collaborations, and the band's hopes of helping people open up to one another through their work.

Interview: Samuel T. Herring of Future Islands

Interview: Samuel T. Herring of Future Islands

Zeke • Mar 16, 2021

Samuel T. Herring of Future Islands connects with Zeke to talk about mastering their latest record over Zoom, their dream collaborations, and the band's hopes of helping people open up to one another through their work.

Coffee Break: Grammy roundup

Coffee Break: Grammy roundup

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Mar 15, 2021

What happened at the Grammys last night? Let's take a musical journey this morning to relive the milestones and notable performances and awards from last night's Grammy awards.

H.E.R. adds Oscar nomination to big Grammy night

H.E.R. adds Oscar nomination to big Grammy night

Jay Gabler • Mar 15, 2021

The nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards were announced today, giving H.E.R. an Oscar nomination the morning after she won Song of the Year at the Grammys.

Album of the Week: Tash Sultana, 'Terra Firma'

Album of the Week: Tash Sultana, 'Terra Firma'

Jade and Maddie • Mar 15, 2021

'Terra Firma' is the new collection of songs from the Australian multi-instrumentalist who plays every instrument on the album.

Watch The Beths perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas

Watch The Beths perform at The Current Day Party in Austin, Texas

Mar 15, 2021

New Zealand rock band The Beths perform a set of songs at Barracuda in Austin, Texas, as part of The Current Day Party during the SXSW music festival.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Sleater-Kinney

Musicheads Essential Artist: Sleater-Kinney

Mar 15, 2021

Sleater-Kinney have had one of the most undeniable runs of amazing records in modern rock history.

63rd Grammys: Record-setting night for Beyonce as Megan Thee Stallion, H.E.R., Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift also win big

63rd Grammys: Record-setting night for Beyonce as Megan Thee Stallion, H.E.R., Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift also win big

Jay Gabler • Mar 14, 2021

The 63rd Grammys kicked off with the Sunday afternoon Premiere Ceremony, at which most of the awards are actually presented.

Solid Gold and Monica LaPlante remember the show that never was

Solid Gold and Monica LaPlante remember the show that never was

Cecilia Johnson • Mar 13, 2021

Yesterday, I bought concert tickets for the first time in more than a year. The day beforehand, I received my first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. After a year of tension and austerity, these steps make me feel like a door is slowly creaking open — to what, I’m not sure. But I still find…

Coffee Break: Grammy preview

Coffee Break: Grammy preview

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Mar 12, 2021

For 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’

Behind the Scenes: EVV rocks out on ‘Dead to Me’

Maddie Schwappach • Mar 12, 2021

With 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…

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