The Progressive Underground: Solomon Fox goes from bedroom studio to soul vanguard
On today’s 5-on-5 we dig into the world of Solomon Fox, a North Carolina-born singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who...
In The Groove: Arctic Monkeys release new music for a good cause
A whole bunch of throwbacks from Sandra Wright, Harry Nilsson, Jan Hammer Group, Irma Thomas and more. Plus new music...
In The Groove: Stevie Wonder, Prince, D’Angelo, Brittany Howard and beyond
A strong mix of soul, blues, and left-of-center grooves this week, with selections from John Lee Hooker, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Curtis Mayfield, and D’Angelo alongside newer...
Visions: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
This episode of Visions celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a collection of liberation music: sounds of grief, struggle, freedom,...
Big Sonic Heaven: New music by Deary, Kate de Rosset, a tribute to David Lynch + more
Tonight, Big Sonic Heaven featured some great brand-new tracks. We heard “Seabird,” the first single from Deary's upcoming debut album,...
Acoustic Café: Rhett Miller plays new solo songs and some Old 97s classics, plus archives from Loudon Wainwright III, Tori Amos and more
On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, our in-studio guest is Rhett Miller of Old 97s. Rhett's music has been...
The Progressive Underground: Martin Luther King Jr. tribute
Each year, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered through a narrow lens. A quote. A speech. A dream, often...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A happy 80th birthday to Dolly, a fond farewell to Bobby, new Arlo Parks and more
This week on Rob Reinhart's Essential Music the happiest of birthday wishes to Dolly Parton who turns 80 on Monday,...
The Progressive Underground: The Mystique of Helen Folasade Adu and the band Sade
Today marks the 67th birthday of Sade Adu, the voice and frontwoman of Sade, and we are marking it by...
In The Groove: Mitski, Waxahatchee, Bonobo and bold rhythms from KAYTRANADA
Taking a deep dive into a mix of intimate reflections and bold rhythms today, from Mitski and Waxahatchee to Bonobo, KAYTRANADA, and Cut Copy. Expect dreamy indie...
In The Groove: Television, Iggy & The Stooges, LCD Soundsystem, Arlo Parks and more
Exploring a mix of edgy classics and fresh perspectives today, with timeless tracks from Television, Black Sabbath, Iggy & The Stooges and Rodriguez, alongside modern grooves...
In The Groove: A mix of new music and timeless tunes from Silica Gel to The Marías and Willie Nelson
Diving into a mix of fresh grooves today with new music from Patchwork Inc. & Wyatt Waddell, Silica Gel, Jungle and more. Plus, a soulful nod...