In a new segment on Radio Heartland called Classic Americana, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we look at singer-songwriter Bertie Higgins, who enjoyed a massive hit — based on a classic film — in early 1982.

Olivia Rodrigo holds on to the No. 1 spot with “Bad Idea Right?” while new songs by Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, Laufey, and bby, as well as Ondara’s latest, “Winter Depression,” all make Chart Show debuts.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by or about poets do you want to hear?

Wednesday nights at 10, listen to The Current to hear The Message with me your host Sani Brown, for an hour of classic hip-hop and R&B as well as new releases and of course all local artists! 

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs in the spirit of “rizz” do you want to hear?

The band’s longtime bassist discusses their first full-length record in 20-plus years, ‘Little Bit of Sun.’

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which of your favorite songs from 2023 do you want to hear?

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by bands named after mythical creatures — or songs about such creatures — do you want to hear?

This week on United States of Americana, Bill DeVille highlights great songs that celebrate cities.

Listen to an interview with John Munson of our December Artist of the Month — Semisonic. We chat about their new record “Little Bit of Sun”. Also hear new music from Heart to Gold, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Reiki, Colin Bracewell, and more.