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April 15, 2021

This week's batch of new music features artists from around the USA, as well as two African artists and a transatlantic collaboration between a Rolling Stone and a Foo Fighter.

Check out new songs from Ashley DuBose, Mdou Moctar, Liz Phair, Mick Jagger and more

Apr 15, 2021

This week's batch of new music features artists from around the USA, as well as two African artists and a transatlantic collaboration between a Rolling Stone and a Foo Fighter.

Coffee Break: A meditative morning

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Apr 15, 2021

Arcade Fire have released a new original 45-minute song called "Memories of the Age of Anxiety" for the meditation/sleep app Headspace. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for a meditative morning?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Meg Remy (U.S. Girls) talks about her book 'Begin By Telling'

Jay Gabler • Apr 15, 2021

Meg Remy, the artist behind the acclaimed musical project U.S. Girls, is the author of a new memoir titled 'Begin By Telling.' Jay Gabler connected with Remy to talk about her powerful book and about what's next for U.S. Girls.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

Cecilia Johnson • Apr 15, 2021

Legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are Musicheads Essential Artists.

Dessa’s new song is called ‘Terry Gross,’ and you can watch the lyric video here

Jay Gabler • Apr 15, 2021

What do Carmen Sandiego, Lauryn Hill, and Terry Gross have in common? They’re all among Dessa’s influences, according to her latest single. “Terry Gross” is part of Dessa’s “IDES” series of new tracks, and we’re proud to premiere the lyric video. The track is produced by Doomtree’s Paper Tiger and Lazerbeak along with Andy Thompson;…

CARM: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Bob Boilen • Apr 15, 2021

The co-founder of yMusic and Bon Iver collaborator performs a quarantine concert from Eau Claire.

The Chart Show: Django Makes a Jump

Apr 15, 2021

No new names on the chart this week, but of last week's new entries, Django Django had the best week - jumping from the #20 spot to #14.

Coffee Break: Strong women of country music

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Apr 14, 2021

Country legend Loretta Lynn is 89 today, and we want to take this opportunity to feature the women that have paved the way for country music and those they've inspired.

Hard Rock Cafe at Mall of America will rock no more

Jackie Renzetti • Apr 14, 2021

Minnesota’s Hard Rock Cafe has closed (again). After reportedly falling behind on rent, the international burger chain quietly closed its Mall of America location Jan. 15, a company spokesperson confirmed. It still had yet to reopen following the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Hard Rock, known for its massive music memorabilia displays and collectors’ shirts…

St. Vincent talks about 'Daddy's Home,' and SNL

Jade • Apr 13, 2021

St. Vincent's Annie Clark connects with Jade to talk about her upcoming album, Daddy's Home, the visual representations that have accompanied the eras of her discography, and putting together the band for her recent Saturday Night Live performance.

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