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TAS in Session: The Walkmen
September 20, 2010|Kara Manning
Watch and read: The Walkmen in session.
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
Listen: Studio session with Alisa Ali
John Lennon with Dennis Elsas, 1974
September 25, 2024|Dennis Elsas
Rare Beatles memories, speculation on a reunion, and candor about his immigration fight.
St. Paul and the Broken Bones: Five Essential Ray Charles Songs
February 01, 2017|Kara Manning
From a singer who takes a fresh look at a vintage sounds.
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
These Van songs stand the test of time.
Warpaint's Theresa Wayman: Five Essential Nirvana Songs
September 21, 2016|Kara Manning
List from a longtime admirer
Esperanza Spalding: Five Essential Aretha Franklin Songs
September 14, 2016|Kara Manning
"[Aretha's] whole musical spirit speaks to me."
White Denim's James Petralli: Five Essential Led Zeppelin Songs
August 31, 2016|Kara Manning
A heartfelt and pretty hilarious essay
The Replacements
January 16, 2017|Kara Manning
Self-destructive, badly behaved, and exhilarating. [Playlist]
The Smiths
May 22, 2018|Kara Manning
The Smiths will always possess the mournful hearts of the Eighties generation. [Playlist]
Tom Petty
July 24, 2017|Kara Manning
Petty always pushed to record fresh material, rather than just leaning on the laurels of his past. [Playlist]
Tom Waits
December 06, 2018|Darren DeVivo
A musician of endless vision, invention, and reinvention. [Playlist]
Tori Amos
August 21, 2017|Kara Manning
Amos kicked open the door to an avenue of confessional songwriting. [Playlist]
U2
June 26, 2017|Kara Manning
Unlike the roar or swagger of a lot of all-male bands, U2's mightiest songs are unapologetically emotional. [Playlist]
Unplugged
October 31, 2019|Kara Manning
WFUV staffers on their favorite electric-turned-acoustic classics. [Playlist]
Van Morrison
October 03, 2016|Darren DeVivo
For decades he's created intensely soulful works of unparalleled beauty and unbridled passion. [Playlist]
Warren Zevon
January 24, 2019|Kara Manning
Essential for his uncanny way with words, wit, intensity, and final legacy. [Playlist]
WFUV's Stress-Free Soundtrack
December 18, 2020|WFUV Staff
DJ-curated Spotify playlist to ease your mind.
