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February 2017

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  • Vampire Weekend Drummer Chris Tomson's "Youngish American" February 25, 2017

    Dams of the West&nbsp;is the solo project of Vampire Weekend drummer Chris Tomson,&nbsp;who plays all of the instruments on his&nbsp;new record&nbsp;called&nbsp;Youngish American.&nbsp;Tomson &amp; band join us live.&nbsp; (episode)

  • Guitarist Margaret Glaspy Delivers Crunch & Thunder February 23, 2017

    Guitarist Margaret Glaspy packs&nbsp;a walloping punch&nbsp;atop&nbsp;crunchy, snarly guitar&nbsp;in her grunge-torch-rock. She &amp;&nbsp;her trio play live in the studio.&nbsp; (episode)

  • Bing and Ruth Stretch Limits of "Classical" Music February 16, 2017

    Led by composer David Moore, the chamber collective Bing and Ruth creates meditative, cinematic soundscapes using acoustic instruments and electronics, live in the studio. &nbsp; (episode)

  • The Intimate & Grand Pop of Shy Girls February 10, 2017

    Shy Girls, aka Dan Vidmar, has a remarkable voice and a knack for dreamy, often dark-hued songs that blend R&amp;B &amp;&nbsp;electronica. He &amp; his band play songs from his LP, "Salt" in the studio. (episode)

  • The Knights & Andy Akiho Play Steel Pan & Cake Pans In The Studio February 9, 2017

    Members of the flexible orchestral collective, The Knights visit the studio&nbsp;with Andy Akiho, playing works by Andy &amp; Lou Harrison&nbsp;in the studio. (episode)

  • Minneapolis Rapper P.O.S. Delivers His Comeback Record February 8, 2017

    Minneapolis-based rapper/producer P.O.S.&nbsp;is back after a kidney transplant in 2014 with a full-length album called&nbsp;Chill, Dummy, making folks think&nbsp;&amp; dropping names like&nbsp;"Sisyphus." &nbsp;&nbsp; (episode)

  • Nikki Lane, Champion of Outlaw Country February 6, 2017

    Nashville singer and guitarist Nikki Lane&nbsp;conjures classic country grit&nbsp;and twang, wearing both hats, the outlaw's ten-gallon and the crash helmet of a champion.&nbsp; (episode)

  • Singer Ala.Ni Captivates, Sets a Mood February 1, 2017

    Singer Ala.Ni's striking voice goes from torchy jazz to intimate pop to atmospheric vocalise. She makes her&nbsp;American radio debut in our studios, with guitarist Marvin Dolly. (episode)