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August 12, 2022

On 'Scary,' two of rap's premier smack talkers find a demented glee in menacing those who might otherwise belittle them.

Megan Thee Stallion (feat. Rico Nasty), 'Scary'

Megan Thee Stallion (feat. Rico Nasty), 'Scary'

Sheldon Pearce • Aug 12, 2022

On 'Scary,' two of rap's premier smack talkers find a demented glee in menacing those who might otherwise belittle them.

Raffaella’s debut album is a labor of love

Raffaella’s debut album is a labor of love

Cecilia Johnson and Zoe Prinds-Flash • Aug 12, 2022

Live, Raff, Love grew out of a romantic and creative partnership with Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus.

Watchhouse drop surprise ‘Duo’ album

Watchhouse drop surprise ‘Duo’ album

Luke Taylor • Aug 12, 2022

One year after the release of their self-titled album, Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz issue a re-imagined version of ‘Watchhouse’ consisting of two-part arrangements.

Coffee Break: Records

Coffee Break: Records

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 12, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention records do you want to hear?

Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine: Tiny Desk Concert

Bob Boilen • Aug 12, 2022

The two Tiny Desk veterans bring a spirit of serious fun to each other's songs.

Hear new songs by The Killers; Moby and Serpentwithfeet; Beach Weather; Danielle Ponder; Yeah Yeah Yeahs; and BdotCroc

Hear new songs by The Killers; Moby and Serpentwithfeet; Beach Weather; Danielle Ponder; Yeah Yeah Yeahs; and BdotCroc

Jade • Aug 11, 2022

This week, we’ve got brand-new songs from The Killers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and a collaboration between Moby and Serpentwithfeet. Plus, discover the sounds of Danielle Ponder, Beach Weather and Minnesota artist BdotCroc.

On 'No Rules Sandy,' Sylvan Esso find freedom outside the formula

On 'No Rules Sandy,' Sylvan Esso find freedom outside the formula

Cyrena Touros • Aug 11, 2022

The duo's fourth album is marked by experimentation and a focus on living in the present moment. Relaxed and unselfconscious, it's a testament to the ease of collaboration between longtime partners.

Coffee Break: The music of Lamont Dozier

Coffee Break: The music of Lamont Dozier

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 11, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the mind of Lamont Dozier do you want to hear?

Scavenger hunt brings you into artist Adam Turman's mind and stomping grounds

Scavenger hunt brings you into artist Adam Turman's mind and stomping grounds

Luke Taylor • Aug 11, 2022

Minnesota artist Adam Turman’s original characters provide the framework for a scavenger hunt designed to help locals and visitors discover two communities neighboring Minneapolis.

The Chart Show: Wowing voters, "Wonderment" hits Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Wowing voters, "Wonderment" hits Hall of Fame

Aug 11, 2022

The track appears on Chastity Brown’s latest album ‘Sing to the Walls’.

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