Danny Hensel
[Copyright 2024 NPR]
-
Listeners Jennifer Orton, Cameron McPhee, Mikyla Veis, Byron Whitney, Rob Cosgrove and Christine Roberts share their picks for songs they just can't bear to hear.
-
The new sound of the summer of 2024 is called "Hit Em" and it was created when electronic musician Drew Daniel posted on social media about a genre of music he was told about in a dream.
-
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the son of the co-founder of the legendary blues label Chess Records. Marshall Chess has released a new album, "The Chess Project."
-
The Danish Chamber Orchestra has brought Leopold Mozart's "Hunting Symphony" to life with some canine performers joining the fun.
-
Chicago's indie rock scene is bursting with teenage bands. We talk to Chicago Reader music reporter Leor Galil about some of the main acts.
-
NPR's Camila Domonoske talks with indie rock musician Indigo De Souza about her latest album, "All of This Will End."
-
The concert documentary "Wattstax" was released 50 years ago this month. It featured Stax Records' entire roster at the time. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to James Alexander of the Bar-Kays.
-
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Midwest Modern Twitter account, Unclear and Present Danger podcast, Gemini Rights and more. -
Everyone knows that "love rules at the love shack:" NPR's Scott Simon speaks to The B-52s, the new wave icons out of Athens, Ga., who are now on the road for one last tour.
-
50 years ago - Elektra Records asked one of its talent scouts, guitarist Lenny Kaye, to create a double compilation album. That album "Nuggets" laid the groundwork for punk.