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February 03, 2022

We’re still a few weeks out from the release of the latest record from Baltimore dream-pop act Beach House, but voters quickly rallied and brought the album’s title track to the top of the chart.

The Chart Show: High tide for Beach House

The Chart Show: High tide for Beach House

Feb 3, 2022

We’re still a few weeks out from the release of the latest record from Baltimore dream-pop act Beach House, but voters quickly rallied and brought the album’s title track to the top of the chart.

Janet Jackson is amazing. The 'JANET' documentary? Not so much

Mary Lucia • Feb 2, 2022

Janet Jackson’s documentary 'JANET' is just not that deep.

David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills pull their content from Spotify

David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills pull their content from Spotify

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Feb 2, 2022

The former bandmates of Neil Young said they were supporting his protest against COVID-19 misinformation on the music streaming platform.

Dolly Parton among this year's first-time nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Dolly Parton among this year's first-time nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Associated Press • Feb 2, 2022

Parton is one of 17 artists and groups being considered for induction into the Hall of Fame this year — a list that also includes Eminem, A Tribe Called Quest, Lionel Ritchie and Beck.

Coffee Break: 2022 Rock Hall Nominees

Coffee Break: 2022 Rock Hall Nominees

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Feb 2, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from 2022 Rock Hall nominees?

Mitski's 'Laurel Hell' confronts the wild complexity of feeling

Mitski's 'Laurel Hell' confronts the wild complexity of feeling

Ann Powers • Feb 2, 2022

We're all feeling too much. Mitski's music can help. On her sixth album, she embraces dramatic emotions — and even in the depths of inner dysregulation, her clarity is remarkable.

Questlove and Black Thought help kids 'Rise Up, Sing Out' in a new Disney series

Questlove and Black Thought help kids 'Rise Up, Sing Out' in a new Disney series

Elizabeth Blair • Feb 2, 2022

The musicians are executive producers of animated musical shorts intended to be "an inspiring, empowering and optimistic message about race, culture, community and celebrating differences."

Keb' Mo', 'Good to Be (Home Again)'

Eric Teel • Feb 1, 2022

A new single that still retains the full-band treatment found on Keb' Mo's more recent albums, but leans more heavily into the kind of acoustic guitar sound that originally put him on the map.

Coffee Break: Year of the Tiger

Coffee Break: Year of the Tiger

Anna Weggel and Jill Riley • Feb 1, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention any kind of a feline friend?

Winter's beauty reverberates within Kara-Lis Coverdale's ambient compositions

Winter's beauty reverberates within Kara-Lis Coverdale's ambient compositions

Cecilia Johnson • Feb 1, 2022

Canadian composer Kara-Lis Coverdale will make their Upper Midwest debut at Icehouse as part of The Great Northern festival.

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