1998 (collage compiled by Laura Fedele, WFUV)

The Essential Music of 1998

August 30, 2018|Rita Houston
Essay and playlist from Rita Houston
FUV Reggae Essentials

FUV Reggae Essentials

August 24, 2018|Kara Manning
Reggae was a child of the Sixties, a supernova born of mento, jazz, ska and rock steady and more. [Playlist]
River Whyless (photo by Shervin Lainez, PR)

River Whyless: Five Essential CSNY Songs

August 13, 2018|Kara Manning
In a true bridging of multigenerational spirits.
Crosby Stills Nash Young

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

August 13, 2018|Kara Manning
Remembering David Crosby. [Playlist]
Caroline Rose (photo by CJ Harvey / PR)

Caroline Rose: Five Essential Radiohead Songs

July 10, 2018|Kara Manning
From one outsider to another.
Halo Maud's Maud Nadal (photo by Lola Pertsowsky, PR)

Halo Maud: Five Essential Phoenix Songs

July 05, 2018|Kara Manning
Artists who share the audacious magic of contradictions.
Phoenix (courtesy of Glassnote Records)

Phoenix

July 05, 2018|Kara Manning
Bringing endless élan, inventiveness, and indefatigable spirit. [Playlist]
Martha Plimpton (photo courtesy of the artist)

Martha Plimpton: Five Essential Aimee Mann Songs

June 21, 2018|Kara Manning
The actress, activist, and singer picks favorites from an artist she's covered extensively.
The Smiths

The Smiths

May 22, 2018|Kara Manning
The Smiths will always possess the mournful hearts of the Eighties generation. [Playlist]
Middle Kids' Harry Day, Hannah Joy, and Tim Fitz (photo courtesy of Domino Records, PR)

Middle Kids: Five Essential Damon Albarn Songs

April 29, 2018|Kara Manning
Drummer Harry Day cites Damon Albarn as one of his "favorite musicans in life" and outlines his top songs.