Episodes (Page 4)
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Valentine's Day special debate about which genre best represents love: R&B versus sad songs versus country music
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Smokey Robinson, approaching his 85th birthday, reflects on his incredible legacy as a vocalist, songwriter, producer, and Motown institution
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Nada Surf's Matthew Caws discusses the band's latest album 'Moon Mirror,' their tenth studio effort blending introspection with hard-hitting rock
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Jerry Cantrell, Alice in Chains' lead guitarist and songwriter since 1987, discusses his solo albums 'Brighten' and 'I Want Blood' released after the band's turbulent history
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Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares, discusses support for musicians and music professionals affected by LA fires
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Sonny Rollins, saxophone colossus from the Bebop era, discusses his spirituality and recently surfaced artifacts including 'The Notebooks of Sonny Rollins' and 'Rollins in Holland'
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Alejandro Escovedo, Texas-born singer-songwriter from pioneering punk band The Nuns (1975), releases retrospective album 'Echo Dancing' spanning five decades
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St. Vincent releases self-produced seventh album 'All Born Screaming' in April, then Spanish-language version 'Todos Nacen Gritando' in November
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Slate's 'Hit Parade' podcast analyzes 1984 as 'Pop's Greatest Year' through eight reasons including dance music's comeback and MTV's peak influence
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Conor Oberst discusses his extensive catalogue spanning projects like Bright Eyes, Desaparecidos, and collaborations with Phoebe Bridgers
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Hiatus Kaiyote releases latest album 'Love Heart Cheat Code,' their fourth proper album featuring strong songwriting and complex musical ideas
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Aoife O'Donovan receives two Grammy nominations including Best Folk Album for 'All My Friends' and Best American Roots Song for the title track
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Kim Deal discusses her legendary career from The Pixies and The Breeders to her debut solo album 'Nobody Loves You More,' recorded by late collaborator Steve Albini
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Soccer Mommy (Sophia Allison) shares her journey from Nashville guitarist to breakthrough artist signed to Fat Possum Records after posting songs on Bandcamp
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Billy Bragg discusses his role as a political musician, drawing from folk and punk traditions to create socially conscious work
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Julian Lage discusses his unique path from child prodigy performing with Carlos Santana at 8 and on Grammy telecast at 13 to developing as an artist across four Blue Note albums
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Charles Lloyd, a tenor saxophone player from Memphis, shares his deep musical education growing up around Elvis, B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf and other legends
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Meshell Ndegeocello discusses her genre-defying career as a bassist and songwriter.
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Ron Carter, at 87 years old, reflects on his foundational role in Miles Davis' Second Great Quintet (1964-1968) alongside Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Tony Williams
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Norah Jones discusses her 22-year relationship with Blue Note Records since her breakthrough 2002 debut 'Come Away With Me'