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August 04, 2022

Voters planted four debuts on the Chart this week, including the latest from Brandi Carlile and Billie Eilish.

The Chart Show: Billie and Brandi debut

The Chart Show: Billie and Brandi debut

Aug 4, 2022

Voters planted four debuts on the Chart this week, including the latest from Brandi Carlile and Billie Eilish.

On 'Take It Like a Man,' Amanda Shires takes aim for the heavens

On 'Take It Like a Man,' Amanda Shires takes aim for the heavens

Brittney McKenna • Aug 3, 2022

On Shires' latest record, her songwriting is more fearless and vulnerable than ever – but as always, it's a reflection of an artist focused intently on community, equality and inclusivity.

Coffee Break: One-man bands

Coffee Break: One-man bands

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 3, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists who played all the instruments in their songs do you want to hear?

Music industry titan Mo Ostin who worked with Sinatra, Hendrix and Prince dies at 95

Music industry titan Mo Ostin who worked with Sinatra, Hendrix and Prince dies at 95

Elizabeth Blair • Aug 3, 2022

Ostin signed deals with major pop and rock talent over the decades, including Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac and R.E.M. He said the industry didn't have to prioritize sales over artistic freedom.

Overdose reversal drugs gain support at music festivals

Overdose reversal drugs gain support at music festivals

Blake Farmer • Aug 3, 2022

Festival promoters are allowing lifesaving medication as fentanyl deaths surge, but volunteers are often left to distribute it, and more controversial forms of harm reduction aren't openly allowed.

Madison Cunningham: Tiny Desk Concert

Jewly Hight • Aug 3, 2022

The singer-songwriter performs a selection of tracks from her forthcoming album, Revealer, that are alive with new sensations.

Coffee Break: National Night Out

Coffee Break: National Night Out

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 2, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs for National Night Out do you want to hear?

Beyoncé will change a lyric in her latest album after accusations of ableism

Beyoncé will change a lyric in her latest album after accusations of ableism

Amina Kilpatrick • Aug 2, 2022

Beyoncé's publicist confirmed that the artist will replace an offensive lyric from a song in her latest album, Renaissance.

Revolutionary Fun: Why we can't stop talking about Beyoncé's 'Renaissance'

Revolutionary Fun: Why we can't stop talking about Beyoncé's 'Renaissance'

Ann Powers, Jason King and LaTesha Harris • Aug 1, 2022

The era-defining star's seventh album sparks a conversation about the infinite possibilities of dance music, the difference between fun and pleasure and why disco is always political.

Album of the Week: Maggie Rogers, 'Surrender'

Album of the Week: Maggie Rogers, 'Surrender'

Jade • Aug 1, 2022

The album sounds like a ferocious quest to feel.

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