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Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson: Q&A
October 29, 2023|Paul Cavalconte
Ian Anderson on Jethro Tull's new album, 'Rök Flöte.'
The Zombies: Cavalcade Q&A
October 22, 2023|Paul Cavalconte
The Zombies' Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone are Paul's special guests.
Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas: Q&A
October 09, 2023|Kara Manning
Adrian on Black Pumas' new album and his perfect Austin day.
Omar Apollo: Q&A
October 03, 2023|Kara Manning
Omar talks about his new EP, 'Live For Me,' and more.
Lyle Lovett: Cavalcade Q&A
October 01, 2023|Paul Cavalconte
Listen: Lyle Lovett joins Paul Cavalconte.
Kiltro's Chris Bowers Castillo: Q&A
September 26, 2023|Kara Manning
A Q&A with the Denver band's frontman.
Little Feat's Bill Payne: Q&A
September 23, 2023|Don McGee
Don McGee chats with Little Feat's Bill Payne
Ray LaMontagne: Cavalcade Q&A
September 17, 2023|Paul Cavalconte
Listen: A conversation with Ray LaMontagne.
Pachyman: Q&A
September 14, 2023|Kara Manning
On his new album, inspired by reggae's lovers rock and Puerto Rico.
Priya Ragu: UKNY Q&A
February 07, 2024|Kara Manning
A chat with the rising Swiss-Tamil musician.
The Last Dinner Party: Q&A
February 07, 2024|Kara Manning
Listen: A chat with the fast-rising London band.
Bartees Strange: Five Essential Albums
August 30, 2023|Kara Manning
Bartees Strange on Fiona Apple, Nosaj Thing, and more.
Ondara: Five Essential Albums
August 30, 2023|Kara Manning
Ondara's picks include Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley.
Rachel Chinouriri: Five Essential Albums
February 02, 2023|Kara Manning
Rachel Chinouriri chooses essential albums by Daughter, SZA, and more.
Squirrel Flower: Five Essential Albums
March 30, 2022|Kara Manning
Storytellers who write with absolute authenticity, poetry, and freedom.
Nilüfer Yanya: Five Essential Albums
March 28, 2022|Kara Manning
Her faves weave between the tender and the tough.
The Linda Lindas: Five Essential Albums
March 23, 2022|Kara Manning
We ask "Ascending Women" about the music that shaped their own path.
The Weather Station: Five Essential Albums
March 21, 2022|Kara Manning
Tamara Lindeman chose albums by Talk Talk, The Books and others who speak to nature and empathy.
Sasami: Five Essential Albums
March 16, 2022|Kara Manning
Multi-instrumentalist Sasami Ashworth chose records that reflect a heavy-metal-and-Fleetwood-Mac adventure.
Aurora: Five Essential Albums
March 14, 2022|Kara Manning
Aurora includes picks from Chemical Brothers, Björk and more.
Pom Pom Squad's Mia Berrin: Five Essential Albums
March 10, 2022|Kara Manning
Beloved faves from Hole to the underappreciated Connie Converse.
Laufey: Five Essential Albums
March 08, 2022|Kara Manning
Laufey's favorite albums are rich with storytelling and distinctive vocal stylings.
Lady Wray: Five Essential Albums
March 03, 2022|Kara Manning
Lady Wray gives her choices an autobiographical spin.
Elton John
March 20, 2017|Kara Manning
His impressive discography is an indelible part of the world's pop and rock DNA. [Playlist]
Elvis Costello
October 31, 2016|Kara Manning
Cerebral, crafty lyrics, whiplashed pop rage, acerbic humor, reedy croon and ferocious bark. [Playlist]
Emmylou Harris
March 27, 2017|Laura Fedele
Harris claims a place in the high court of Americana royalty. [Playlist]
Essential Songwriters
April 13, 2018|Kara Manning
The FUV on-air staff on songwriters we personally treasure and revere — plus a playlist.
Fleetwood Mac
February 13, 2017|Kara Manning
Four decades of turmoil and perfect pop. [Playlist]
FUV Dance Floor Essentials
February 12, 2018|Kara Manning
WFUV DJs answer: What gets them on the dance floor? [Playlist]
FUV Reggae Essentials
August 24, 2018|Kara Manning
Reggae was a child of the Sixties, a supernova born of mento, jazz, ska and rock steady and more. [Playlist]
George Harrison and The Beatles
February 25, 2020|Kara Manning
Honoring this spiritual man and his music, solo and with the Beatles.
Indigo Girls
March 26, 2019|Laura Fedele
There is a perfect yin-yang balance to Emily Saliers and Amy Ray. [Playlist]
Iron & Wine
November 13, 2017|Carmel Holt
The elemental core of his artistry is visceral, tender and wise, like something mined from the earth. [Playlist]
Jack White
March 26, 2018|Darren DeVivo
The essential history and playlist for a rock and roll renaissance man.
Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead
August 01, 2016|Darren DeVivo
The spirit born in San Francisco would in no way fade away. [Playlist]