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August 14, 2022

Artist Rafael López used his upbringing in Mexico City for inspiration. It took two years of development before the set launched, and each stamp will carry on a cultural legacy forever.

For the first time, the Postal Service features mariachi musicians on stamps

For the first time, the Postal Service features mariachi musicians on stamps

Gabriel J. Sánchez • Aug 14, 2022

Artist Rafael López used his upbringing in Mexico City for inspiration. It took two years of development before the set launched, and each stamp will carry on a cultural legacy forever.

Chastity Brown performs three songs from 'Sing to the Walls'

Diane • Aug 14, 2022

Roots/soul musician Chastity Brown performed three songs off her new record Sing to the Walls, her first LP in five years, at The Current’s studio. Brown will headline First Avenue’s mainroom on August 20 with the local jazz ensemble Omar Abdulkarim Quartet.

Olivia Newton-John, a sexy nerd for the rest of us

Olivia Newton-John, a sexy nerd for the rest of us

Evie Nagy • Aug 14, 2022

She was never just that prim prude from the start of Grease, nor the strutting vamp from its finale. Her superpower, for over 50 years, was embodying both at once.

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.

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