Richard Strauss' Musical Mountain Climb
Marking the 100th anniversary of An Alpine Symphony, take a guided tour through Strauss' evocative music with conductor Semyon Bychkov and author David Hurwitz as trail guides.
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Music Review: 'Oh My Goodness,' Donnie Fritts
For over 40 years, Donnie Fritts has been a musician, an actor and a songwriter. Music reviewer Meredith Ochs says his latest album, Oh My Goodness, contributes to an Americana legacy that continues to inspire.
First Watch: Des Ark, 'Snake Stuff'
Sweet and strong, the song and its video find magic in the ordinary.
Latitudes: Our Favorite Global Music In October
Art rock to bubbly pop — we've got fresh sounds from Japan, the U.K., India, Germany and Turkey.
Ezra Furman On World Cafe
Almost 10 years into his career, the Chicago musician gave up — and finally succeeded. Hear that story, plus live versions of his new songs.
In 1967, This Was The Only Way You Could Watch The Beatles
The first music video I ever saw — a 1967 promotional film for "Penny Lane" that was played on a local dance party show in New York City — returns looking better than ever.
The Thistle & Shamrock: New Releases And Debuts
Hear the latest in Celtic roots music from Lizzy Hoyt, Archie Fisher and more.
Viking's Choice: Cold Sweats, 'Hater Failure'
An anthem for disaffected haters, "Hater Failure" comes with a perversely happy-go-lucky beat.
'Modern Girl' Carrie Brownstein Describes Finding (And Hiding) Herself In Music
The Sleater-Kinney guitarist and singer is known for her defiant performances, but it was vulnerability that initially drew her to music. Brownstein's new memoir is Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl.
Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
A handful of public-radio music curators have made you an October mix that includes new music from John Mark Nelson, Kurt Vile, EL VY, Lizzo and more.