Music Features
Valerie June: Five Essential Bob Marley Songs
February 06, 2018|Kara Manning
June's lyrics reflect not only her own journey, but the impact of the musicians like Marley.
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. [Playlist]
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]