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Perfume Genius: Q&A
July 09, 2020|Kara Manning
Mike Hadreas released the stunning Set My Heart on Fire Immediately when the world shut down.
Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino
June 25, 2020|Kara Manning
Q&A (formerly Quarantined Artists) is an FUV feature that includes online and on-air conversations with musicians dealing...
Margo Price: Q&A
June 16, 2020|Kara Manning
On John Prine, kid books, and her quarantine playlist [Listen]
Lucinda Williams: Q&A
May 21, 2020|Kara Manning
Lu on her 14th: 'Good Souls Better Angels'
Thao Nguyen: Q&A
May 12, 2020|Kara Manning
Thao Nguyen's unveiling of her inner truth continues.
Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield: Q&A
May 07, 2020|Kara Manning
On 'Saint Cloud,' cooking at home, and Fiona Apple.
Jade Bird
April 30, 2020|Kara Manning
Quarantined Artists is a new FUV feature that includes online Q&As and on-air conversations with musicians dealing with life...
Real Estate's Martin Courtney: Q&A
April 28, 2020|Eric Holland
Martin Courtney of Real Estate talks about puppies and music.
Norah Jones: Q&A
April 23, 2020|Kara Manning
Norah Jones made her way through quarantine with 'Pick Me Up Off the Floor.'
Bettye LaVette
April 22, 2020|Eric Holland
On her pandemic stay-at-home life in West Orange, NJ, and also her album 'Blackbirds.'
Sylvan Esso: Five Essential David Bowie Songs
March 02, 2018|Kara Manning
Deep in the heart of "Radio" lurks a clue to one of Meath's favorite Bowie songs.
The Lemon Twigs: Five Essential Beatles Songs
February 08, 2017|Kara Manning
Brian Paul D'Addario on love for the Fab Four.
St. Paul and the Broken Bones: Five Essential Ray Charles Songs
February 01, 2017|Kara Manning
The octet St. Paul and the Broken Bones has a crafty way of writing retro-soul songs, like the fervent "All I Ever Wonder,"...
Margo Price: Five Essential Lucinda Williams Songs
January 25, 2017|Kara Manning
From an equally candid songwriting soulmate.
Jesse Malin: Five Essential Replacements Songs
January 18, 2017|Kara Manning
The punk ambassador picks "Five Essential Replacements Songs."
Steve Gunn: Five Essential Songs from The Band
November 16, 2016|Kara Manning
A faithful fan writes about the quintet with warmth, keen observation and deep respect.
Larkin Poe: Five Essential Elvis Costello Songs
November 02, 2016|Kara Manning
The duo has regularly toured and collaborated with Elvis Costello since 2007.
Julia Jacklin: Five Essential Leonard Cohen Songs
October 19, 2016|Kara Manning
The artists share a poetic bridge.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra: Five Essential Steely Dan Songs
October 12, 2016|Kara Manning
"I got more into music, I appreciated [Steely Dan] more and more."
Hozier: Five Essential Van Morrison Songs
October 05, 2016|Kara Manning
There's an undeniable bridge between the two Irishmen.
Robyn Hitchcock: Five Essential Van Morrison Songs
October 04, 2016|Kara Manning
London-born singer and songwriter Robyn Hitchcock, the solo artist and founding member of The Soft Boys, was in his late...
Warpaint's Theresa Wayman: Five Essential Nirvana Songs
September 21, 2016|Kara Manning
List from a longtime admirer
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]