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May 11, 2021

Despite its easygoing title and cozy cover photo, 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' saw the artist growing, deepening, and darkening his daunting songcraft.

Musicheads Essential Album: 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan'

Musicheads Essential Album: 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan'

Jay Gabler • May 11, 2021

Despite its easygoing title and cozy cover photo, 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' saw the artist growing, deepening, and darkening his daunting songcraft.

Album of the Week: Manchester Orchestra, 'The Million Masks of God'

Album of the Week: Manchester Orchestra, 'The Million Masks of God'

Mac Wilson • May 10, 2021

The Atlanta-based Manchester Orchestra have worked for the better part of two decades to perfect this emotional, anthemic blend of sounds, and this album may be their most engaging yet.

Musicheads Essential Album: Bob Dylan, 'Time Out of Mind'

Musicheads Essential Album: Bob Dylan, 'Time Out of Mind'

Jay Gabler • May 10, 2021

An autumnal masterpiece, 'Time Out of Mind' definitively established Bob Dylan as being among the rare artists who remain capable of profound work throughout their lives.

Lloyd Price, singer and early rock influence, dies at 88

Lloyd Price, singer and early rock influence, dies at 88

Associated Press • May 9, 2021

The singer-songwriter, an early rock and roll star and enduring maverick whose hits included such favorites as 'Lawdy Miss Clawdy,' 'Personality' and the semi-forbidden 'Stagger Lee,' has died.

Bob Dylan: your favorite songs

Bob Dylan: your favorite songs

May 7, 2021

In the run-up to Bob Dylan's 80th birthday, Radio Heartland listeners were asked their favorite Dylan songs. We've compiled your requests into a playlist.

Behind the Scenes: Dizzy Fae’s personality shines on ‘Body Move’

Behind the Scenes: Dizzy Fae’s personality shines on ‘Body Move’

Maddie Schwappach • May 7, 2021

It’s been evident from the time Dizzy Fae started releasing music in 2016 that she, alongside writing catchy tracks and delivering captivating vocals, has the kind of personality that draws people in. From her always entertaining TikToks, her infectious live presence, and a steady stream of fresh new music, the singer has garnered attention in…

Listen to new tracks from Modest Mouse, Dawn Richard, Wallflowers, LUMP, Lawrence Rothman and runo plum

Listen to new tracks from Modest Mouse, Dawn Richard, Wallflowers, LUMP, Lawrence Rothman and runo plum

Jade • May 6, 2021

This week's batch of new music sees the return of Modest Mouse and of Wallflowers. We also get a new one from rising star Dawn Richard, and the latest from Minnesota musician runo plum. Plus, reconnect with Laura Marling's side project, and discover a songwriter releasing music under their own name.

Rock and Roll Book Club: Hanif Abdurraqib's 'A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Hanif Abdurraqib's 'A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance'

Jay Gabler • May 6, 2021

'A Little Devil in America' continues the brilliant trajectory of Hanif Abdurraqib, one of today's essential voices in music writing.

The Chart Show: "Last Day on Earth," First Week on the Chart

The Chart Show: "Last Day on Earth," First Week on the Chart

May 6, 2021

Buzzy UK artist Beabadoobee has a new album on the way and appears on The Chart Show for the first week at #18.

Ed Ward, rock critic and historian, dead at 72

Ed Ward, rock critic and historian, dead at 72

Rose Friedman and Andrew Limbong • May 5, 2021

Ward spent time writing and editing reviews for a young Rolling Stone -- and later became both a broadcast critic and historian, publishing two volumes on the beginnings of rock and roll.

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