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June 08, 2025

Deep Purple had their gear impounded by East German police; Zeppelin had a No. 1 album; Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" was at No. 1 on the U.S. country charts; and Nancy Sinatra was born, Today in Music History.

June 8 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Nancy Sinatra

June 8 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Nancy Sinatra

Jun 8, 2025

Deep Purple had their gear impounded by East German police; Zeppelin had a No. 1 album; Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" was at No. 1 on the U.S. country charts; and Nancy Sinatra was born, Today in Music History.

Death, love, sex, mistakes, marriage and 'More.' Pulp is back after 2 decades

Death, love, sex, mistakes, marriage and 'More.' Pulp is back after 2 decades

Ann Powers • Jun 8, 2025

Pulp was the wittiest, bitterest star in the Britpop constellation. On More, the band's first new album in 24 years, singer Jarvis Cocker is learning to trust his feelings.

June 7 in Music History: Remembering Prince

June 7 in Music History: Remembering Prince

Jun 7, 2025

Radiohead's guitarist played too hard; The Who opened their rock opera; Bret Michaels had a run-in with his set; we remember Prince on an important occasion; and The Sex Pistols mock the Queen, Today in Music History.

Classic Americana: Tony Rice

Classic Americana: Tony Rice

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jun 6, 2025

This week’s Classic Americana selection spotlights one the most influential bluegrass guitarists in the history of the genre: Tony Rice.

June 6 in Music History: Soul Asylum released 'Let Your Dim Light Shine'

June 6 in Music History: Soul Asylum released 'Let Your Dim Light Shine'

Jun 6, 2025

The Rolling Stones change a lyric for Robert Kennedy; The Beatles stepped into Abbey Road studios for the first time; Roy Orbison put out his first major hit; and Carl Barat was born, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Kid Jams!

Coffee Break: Kid Jams!

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 6, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that kids love would you like to hear?

The Chart Show: Billy Strings leaps 9 spots to No. 6

The Chart Show: Billy Strings leaps 9 spots to No. 6

Jun 5, 2025

This week, all songs in the top five stay at the top of the chart, while Billy Strings bounces back from No. 15 to No. 6 with "Leadfoot."

Interview: How Clare Doyle gave herself permission to get weird

Interview: How Clare Doyle gave herself permission to get weird

Diane • Jun 5, 2025

Doyle is The Local Show’s June Artist of the Month — following the release of her first EP Stranger, and ahead of her first appearance at the reputable Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

June 5 in Music History: Mt. Joy released 'Rearrange Us'

June 5 in Music History: Mt. Joy released 'Rearrange Us'

Jun 5, 2025

Rage Against The Machine went No. 1 with 'Evil Empire'; Richard Butler was born; Elvis Presley's televised gyrations caused a stir; Roy Oribson went to No. 1 with 'Running Scared'; Paul McCartney released an album with a side of coffee; Bob Dylan graduated from Hibbing High School; U2 performed and recorded at Red Rocks; Mt. Joy released their second album, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Prince Celebration

Coffee Break: Prince Celebration

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Jun 5, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that Prince wrote or recorded would you like to hear?

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