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April 18, 2025

Our Classic Americana pick this week features a great song by John Prine that inadvertently created a delightful mondegreen.

Classic Americana: John Prine's 'happy enchilada' song

Classic Americana: John Prine's 'happy enchilada' song

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Apr 18, 2025

Our Classic Americana pick this week features a great song by John Prine that inadvertently created a delightful mondegreen.

April 18 in Music History: Elliott Smith released 'Figure 8'

April 18 in Music History: Elliott Smith released 'Figure 8'

Apr 18, 2025

Michael Jackson got surgery, John Lennon released a cover, 19-year-old Declan McManus played his first show, and Green Day were inducted into the Rock Hall, today in music history.

Coffee Break: Exercise

Coffee Break: Exercise

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 18, 2025

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

The Chart Show: Julien Baker and TORRES enter Chart Show Hall of Fame with "Sugar in the Tank"

The Chart Show: Julien Baker and TORRES enter Chart Show Hall of Fame with "Sugar in the Tank"

Apr 17, 2025

Julien Baker and TORRES' "Sugar in the Tank" retires to the Chart Show Hall of Fame after a strong ten-week run. This is the first induction for the duo.

April 17 in Music History: Fiona Apple released 'Fetch The Bolt Cutters'

April 17 in Music History: Fiona Apple released 'Fetch The Bolt Cutters'

Apr 17, 2025

Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' went gold; Bob Marley and the Wailers were official state guests of Zimbabwe; Morrissey declared meat is murder at Coachella; Paul McCartney released his first solo album; and all 4 beatles had solo singles on the U.K. charts, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Chill Out

Coffee Break: Chill Out

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 17, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that help you deal with stress would you like to hear?

Coffee Break: Double Trouble

Coffee Break: Double Trouble

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 16, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from actors who sing — or singers who act — would you like to hear?

April 16 in Music History: Happy birthday, Chance the Rapper

April 16 in Music History: Happy birthday, Chance the Rapper

Apr 16, 2025

Buddy Holly's first single was released; a Led Zeppelin got a gold record; Hutch from Starsky and Hutch had a big hit; Kiss put the makeup back on; composer Henry Mancini was born; and Dusty Springfield was born, Today in Music History.

April 15 in Music History: Happy birthday, Margo Price

April 15 in Music History: Happy birthday, Margo Price

Apr 15, 2025

Roberta Flack started a six-week run at No. 1; Queen won an Ivor Novello Award; the Fine Young Cannibals hit No. 1 with a “crazy” single; Montell Jordan showed us how he does it with his No. 1 hit; and Joey Ramone, lead singer and co-founder of the Ramones, died at age 49, today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Tax Day

Coffee Break: Tax Day

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 15, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about or relating to money would you like to hear?

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