Cory Wong is a Minneapolis native and Vulfpeck collaborator known for pushing rhythm guitar from a background instrument to the star of the show. Wong’s a walking encyclopedia of funk guitar, and he takes us through the riffs and styles—from Nile Rodgers to Quincy Jones—that power modern bops such as Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” and Jessie Ware’s “Step Into My Li ... Show More
Jun 27
How Americana helped mainstream country find its soul
As we've been examining over the course of Country Week, country music has found a larger audience, in part by widening its sonic palette. For the final episode of this series, we take a look at a genre on the outskirts of country – Americana music – and how it's being used to co ... Show More
35m 22s
Jun 2023
New Music Friday: The best releases out on June 16
The best releases out this week include Killer Mike's first solo album in more than a decade, the majestic return of Iceland's Sigur Rós, the legendary Bettye LaVette, Asake and more.
Featured Albums:
1. Bettye LaVette — LaVette!
Featured Songs: "Mess About It (feat. Ray Parker & ... Show More
35m 37s
Nov 2020
BIG ENCHILADA 149: Hillbilly Happy Hour
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Hare Krishna, we’re honky tonkin’ now! Welcome to the latest hillbilly episode of The Big Enchilada, Hillbilly Happy Hour, an hour of hillbilly music, old and new, bound to make you happy. You’ll hear bluegrass, rockabilly, hard-core honky tonk and more. This show inc ... Show More
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