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December 05, 2025

Just like with her 2022 album, ‘Just Like That…’, Bonnie Raitt won three Grammy Awards on the merit of her 1991 album, ‘Luck of the Draw.’

Classic Americana: a cut from Bonnie Raitt's 'Luck of the Draw'

Classic Americana: a cut from Bonnie Raitt's 'Luck of the Draw'

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 5, 2025

Just like with her 2022 album, ‘Just Like That…’, Bonnie Raitt won three Grammy Awards on the merit of her 1991 album, ‘Luck of the Draw.’

Top 89 of 2025: Sanni Brown's top music of the year

Top 89 of 2025: Sanni Brown's top music of the year

Sanni Brown • Dec 5, 2025

The Message/Carbon Sound host Sanni Brown shares her favorite music of 2025. 

Top 89 of 2025: Diane's top music of the year

Top 89 of 2025: Diane's top music of the year

Dec 5, 2025

The Local Show host Diane shares her favorite music of 2025. 

Top 89 of 2025: Mike Pengra's top music of the year

Top 89 of 2025: Mike Pengra's top music of the year

Mike Pengra • Dec 5, 2025

Radio Heartland host Mike Pengra shares his favorite music of 2025. 

Dec. 5 in Music History: the 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack album released

Dec. 5 in Music History: the 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' soundtrack album released

Dec 5, 2025

Fleetwood Mac hit Gold, NME panned the Sex Pistols, The Jesus and Mary Chain were banned, and Paul McCartney released Band On The Run, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Bluegrass

Coffee Break: Bluegrass

Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 5, 2025

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from your favorite bluegrass artists would you like to hear?

Air: Tiny Desk Concert

Lars Gotrich • Dec 5, 2025

The French electronic duo turns distressed dreams into symphonies plucked from cotton candy clouds. Yet to see Air's members perform live, everything looks so effortless.

How old is your music taste? Spotify will tell you, though you may not like it

How old is your music taste? Spotify will tell you, though you may not like it

Rachel Treisman • Dec 4, 2025

Spotify Wrapped is bluntly telling users their "listening age," which in many cases is several decades older or younger than their actual age. It's a calculated strategy.

The Chart Show: Nine Inch Nails head to the Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Nine Inch Nails head to the Hall of Fame

Dec 4, 2025

Nine Inch Nails’ “As Alive As You Need Me To Be” hits 10 weeks on The Chart and heads to the Hall of Fame. This is the band’s first induction.

Interview: Neko Case discusses her new album, her memoir, and turning 55

Interview: Neko Case discusses her new album, her memoir, and turning 55

Jill Riley and Natalia Toledo • Dec 4, 2025

Singer-songwriter Neko Case talked with host Jill Riley about her latest album Neon Grey Midnight Green, her memoir The Harder I Fight the More I Love You, and turning 55.

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