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July 05, 2023

Fleet Foxes filled First Avenue on Tuesday with their echoing harmonies and lush instrumentation.

Fleet Foxes captivate First Avenue audience

Fleet Foxes captivate First Avenue audience

Nikhil Kumaran • Jul 5, 2023

Fleet Foxes filled First Avenue on Tuesday with their echoing harmonies and lush instrumentation.

A new documentary on the band Wham! shows the 'temporal nature of youth'

A new documentary on the band Wham! shows the 'temporal nature of youth'

Reena Advani and Rob Schmitz • Jul 5, 2023

The pop duo Wham! was only around for four years, but its songs have lasted decades. Chris Smith's Netflix documentary tells its history from the viewpoints of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.

Coffee Break: National Bikini Day

Coffee Break: National Bikini Day

Mac Wilson • Jul 5, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention bikinis, swim wear, beach attire or beach activities?

10 Minnesota artists with fly music for July

10 Minnesota artists with fly music for July

Diane, Natalia Toledo and Youa Vang • Jul 5, 2023

New songs from Smellkin Ernesto, Greta Ruth, the Last Revel, MAARCHES, Molly Brandt, and more.

The history of the American anthem 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken'

The history of the American anthem 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken'

NPR Staff • Jul 3, 2023

From family memorials to jam sessions to every show at the Grand Ole Opry, the familiar singalong helps people feel connected to those who have died — whether legendary musicians or loved ones.

Rick Froberg was the perfect punk vocalist

Rick Froberg was the perfect punk vocalist

James Doubek • Jul 3, 2023

Froberg's voice was unmistakable. In Hot Snakes and Drive Like Jehu, the frontman had the sweet mix of snarl and shrill.

Album of the Week: Killer Mike, "Michael"

Album of the Week: Killer Mike, "Michael"

Jade • Jul 3, 2023

His new album, Michael, is a break from his Run The Jewel’s project and first solo record in a little over 10 years.

Albert Hammond Jr. on his latest solo album 'Melodies On Hiatus'

Albert Hammond Jr. on his latest solo album 'Melodies On Hiatus'

Ayesha Rascoe • Jul 2, 2023

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with indie rock musician Albert Hammond Jr. about his latest solo album, "Melodies On Hiatus," which meditates on big changes in his personal life as a middle-aged adult.

PHOTOS: Meet The Emerging Americana Stars Of The Black Opry Revue

PHOTOS: Meet The Emerging Americana Stars Of The Black Opry Revue

Amanda Lopez and John Morrison • Jun 30, 2023

The Black Opry Revue show emerged from a simple directory of Black country and Americana artists and blossomed into a full-blown community of artists and fans.

Coffee Break: Bands with alphabet names

Coffee Break: Bands with alphabet names

Jill Riley • Jun 30, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by bands with letter-only names should we play?

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