Musical Prodigies

May 13, 2016|Corny O'Connell

Today is 'FUV Essential artist Stevie Wonder's 66th birthday. Stevie started singing in church at the age of four and was...

Stevie Wonder

May 12, 2016|Corny O'Connell

Stevie Wonder is the 'FUV Essential artist this week. As part of the celebration we're asking for your favorite tracks...

Aloe Blacc: Five Essential Stevie Wonder Albums

May 11, 2016|Kara Manning
Examining one of his most important influences

Pedal Steel Guitar

May 11, 2016|Corny O'Connell

Today we're asking for your favorite songs featuring the pedal steel guitar. We'll also include the lap steel, since they're...

You're On

May 10, 2016|Corny O'Connell

I recently saw this question posed online, and now I'm posing it to you. You get to be the singer in the band of your choice...

Operators: 2016

May 10, 2016|Alisa Ali

The synth-pop group Operators is led by Dan Boeckner, notably of Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs, and Divine Fits.  Drummer Sam...

FUV Essentials: Marshall Crenshaw on Stevie Wonder

May 09, 2016|Marshall Crenshaw
"Stevie was now on an utterly singular path."

Stevie Wonder

May 09, 2016|Kara Manning
From child prodigy to elder statesman of American pop, soul, R&B, jazz and funk. [Playlist]

Planets

May 09, 2016|Corny O'Connell

Today a rare celestial event happens. Mercury will pass across the face of the sun between about 7:12 am and 2:42 pm EDT...

Seratones

May 09, 2016|Darren DeVivo

Get Gone
Seratones
Fat Possum

Seratones are a Southern rock and roll band with a prototypical but powerful lineup: vocals...