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March 24, 2022

A handful of new artists join the chart this week—including Regina Spektor, Liam Gallagher, The Black Keys, and The Beths—plus, Beach House debuts at #2 with “Superstar.”

The Chart Show: Beach House's "Superstar" Debuts

The Chart Show: Beach House's "Superstar" Debuts

Mar 24, 2022

A handful of new artists join the chart this week—including Regina Spektor, Liam Gallagher, The Black Keys, and The Beths—plus, Beach House debuts at #2 with “Superstar.”

Sylvan Esso's recording studio Betty's fosters musical community in North Carolina

Sylvan Esso's recording studio Betty's fosters musical community in North Carolina

Sarah Edwards • Mar 23, 2022

Betty's has become a home base for the Triangle's famously collaborative music scene.

Coffee Break: songs by bands with bodily names

Coffee Break: songs by bands with bodily names

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 23, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by bands named for body parts or physical characteristics?

How hip-hop saved Kevin Beacham’s life, again

How hip-hop saved Kevin Beacham’s life, again

Ali Elabbady • Mar 23, 2022

Three new EPs and a self-imposed exile to Europe helped Kevin Beacham rekindle his love for hip-hop.

Lizzo's new Amazon Prime series celebrates self-love and passion

Lizzo's new Amazon Prime series celebrates self-love and passion

Lianna Matt McLernon • Mar 22, 2022

Find out more about 'Watch Out for the Big Grrrls', which launches March 25, in this Q&A with Big Grrrl and choreographer Chawntá Marie.

Coffee Break: diss tracks

Coffee Break: diss tracks

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 22, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that are diss tracks do you want to hear?

Musicheads Essential Artist: Beyoncé

Musicheads Essential Artist: Beyoncé

Cecilia Johnson • Mar 22, 2022

A pop superstar and one of the most powerful artists alive, Beyoncé is a Musicheads Essential Artist.

Coffee Break: Songs from Billboard's 50 greatest album covers of all time

Coffee Break: Songs from Billboard's 50 greatest album covers of all time

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 21, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from albums featured on Billboard's list of the 50 greatest album covers of all time?

Album of the Week: Hurray for the Riff Raff, 'Life on Earth'

Album of the Week: Hurray for the Riff Raff, 'Life on Earth'

Jade • Mar 21, 2022

It’s an album about what survives during transformation and its aftermath.

Ye, aka Kanye West, is banned from performing at the Grammys

Ye, aka Kanye West, is banned from performing at the Grammys

Vanessa Romo • Mar 21, 2022

He may have five Grammy nominations this year, including Album of the Year, but his recent clash with Grammys host Trevor Noah and other "concerning online behavior" will keep him off the stage.

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