Music Features
TAS in Session: Lawrence Arabia
May 24, 2010|Kara Manning
New Zealand's punchy popsters Lawrence Arabia, who will be touring with Crowded House this summer, dropped by Studio A...
TAS in Session: Shearwater
May 17, 2010|Alisa Ali
Shearwater began as a side project of Okkervil River members Will Sheff and Jonathan Meiburg. Over time the two decided to...
Monsters of Folk's Jim James and M. Ward
November 18, 2009|Alisa Ali
Discussing the bandmates' deep affection for one another, the mysteries of Conor Oberst's basement and the unique...
Tucker Martine: Five Essential My Morning Jacket Songs
December 04, 2017|Kara Manning
Producer Tucker Martine leant his ears and insight to "Five Essential My Morning Jacket Songs" for FUV Essentials.
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]
Neil Young
November 06, 2017|Laura Fedele
Essential for his vision, his heart, and the sweat and tears he put into becoming a transcendent artist.
Kate Bush
October 30, 2017|Kara Manning
She has the rare ability to heal, electrify and inspire with every song she's ever released. [Playlist]
John Prine
October 23, 2017|Kara Manning
Among the great builders of songs, Prine was an indisputable master. [Playlist]
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks
October 08, 2017|Darren DeVivo
Musicians with an uncanny, intuitive connection to their muse, the blues. [Playlist]
Ben Jaffe of Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Ani DiFranco
September 27, 2017|Kara Manning
"I was inspired by her fierce independence and fearless strength."
Ani DiFranco
September 25, 2017|Laura Fedele
Essential for her soul and her voice, her guitarwork and her growl, her never-dimmed spirit. [Playlist]
The Beach Boys
September 18, 2017|Paul Cavalconte
The band that transcended themselves, then crashed and burned. [Playlist]
The Allman Brothers Band
September 11, 2017|Kara Manning
Tragedy never really let go of them, but there is joy in the band's afterlife. [Playlist]
Michael Jackson
August 28, 2017|Kara Manning
Talented, fascinating, elusive, and tragic. [Playlist]
Tori Amos
August 21, 2017|Kara Manning
Amos kicked open the door to an avenue of confessional songwriting. [Playlist]