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March 15, 2025

Prince wrote The Bangles a hit; Bruce Springsteen joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; and Sly Stone was born today in music history.

March 15 in Music History: Prince enters Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

March 15 in Music History: Prince enters Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Mar 15, 2025

Prince wrote The Bangles a hit; Bruce Springsteen joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; and Sly Stone was born today in music history.

How the pandemic changed music

How the pandemic changed music

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, Hazel Cills, Ann Powers, Sidney Madden and Lars Gotrich • Mar 15, 2025

In some ways, COVID shrank the distance between musicians and listeners. But then, it also threw nearly everything about the industry into disarray, and for many, things have never been the same.

Classic Americana: Michael Martin Murphey

Classic Americana: Michael Martin Murphey

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Mar 14, 2025

Our Classic Americana pick this week highlights Michael Martin Murphey, a hitmaking singer-songwriter who experienced a career renaissance covering traditional cowboy songs.

March 14 in Music History: Matthew Sweet released '100% Fun'

March 14 in Music History: Matthew Sweet released '100% Fun'

Mar 14, 2025

The Monks’ lead singer passed on; Elvis Presley was passed over; Elton John had a hit with "Crocodile Rock"; Roxy Music had their only No. 1 single; Mike Muir was born; and Gary Burger passed away, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Pi Day

Coffee Break: Pi Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 14, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what “pie” themed songs would you like to hear?

The Chart Show: Franz Ferdinand land second Hall of Fame song

The Chart Show: Franz Ferdinand land second Hall of Fame song

Mar 13, 2025

The Glasgow rockers climb back into the top five for their 10th and final week making "Night Or Day" the first song from their new album, The Human Fear, to enter into the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

March 13 in Music History: Radiohead released 'The Bends'

March 13 in Music History: Radiohead released 'The Bends'

Mar 13, 2025

Cher went No. 1 with 'Believe'; The Recording Industry Association of America introduced a sales-award system using names of precious metals; the Beatles had their seventh No. 1 hit; a coffeehouse chain launched a music label; Tammy Wynette and George Jones called it quits; and The Sex Pistols stood up the Rock Hall, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Going Lunar

Coffee Break: Going Lunar

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 13, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to the moon would you like to hear?

Can a deluxe album ever improve on the original?

Can a deluxe album ever improve on the original?

Sheldon Pearce • Mar 13, 2025

Streaming has turned the once-rare deluxe edition into a given for pop albums. Many feel clunky or inessential — but a few artists have found ways to take the format high-concept.

Interview: Bebe Stockwell shares how Bob Dylan inspired "Minor Inconveniences"

Interview: Bebe Stockwell shares how Bob Dylan inspired "Minor Inconveniences"

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Mar 12, 2025

The 23-year-old singer, songwriter and performer is brand new to the music scene and creating quite a buzz. Born in Boston and now based in Los Angeles, Bebe Stockwell was recently named one of BMI’s artists on the rise.

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