From family memorials to jam sessions to every show at the Grand Ole Opry, the familiar singalong helps people feel connected to those who have died — whether legendary musicians or loved ones.

Froberg's voice was unmistakable. In Hot Snakes and Drive Like Jehu, the frontman had the sweet mix of snarl and shrill.

His new album, Michael, is a break from his Run The Jewel’s project and first solo record in a little over 10 years.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with indie rock musician Albert Hammond Jr. about his latest solo album, "Melodies On Hiatus," which meditates on big changes in his personal life as a middle-aged adult.

The Black Opry Revue show emerged from a simple directory of Black country and Americana artists and blossomed into a full-blown community of artists and fans.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by bands with letter-only names should we play?

Marvel Comics launched a title based on the band Kiss; Huey Lewis and the News hit No. 1 in the album charts with 'Sports'; guitar great Chet Atkins passed away; Buzzcocks released the second-shortest single of all time; and fans rushed the stage at a Pearl Jam concert, Today in Music History.

Adam and Noah Levy chat with Local Show host Diane about The Honeydogs’ iconic local record ‘Everything, I Bet You’ and its upcoming vinyl release and remaster. Originally released in 1996, this songwriter-focused, guitar-forward rock album secured a successful career path in music for each of its original members.

Two others join Bully in the Hall of Fame this week as Samia’s “Honey” and Jason Isbell’s “Death Wish” hit the 10-week mark.

This week’s new music includes a track from the Breeders that’s been on mothballs for 30 years. We’ve also got new songs from Grammy winners Corinne Bailey Rae, Jon Batiste and Aphex Twin as well as new solo work from Minnesota songwriter Lucy Michelle and Big Thief guitarist Buck Meek.