After a relatively quiet 2020, this year a flood of new music hit the market. What rose to the top? Looking back Adele dropped beautifully vulnerable, much anticipated “30” last month. Pop star Billie Eilish gave us phenomenal “Happier Than Ever” in June. Ed Sheeran released new ‘=‘ to mostly positive reception. Leon Bridges dropped […]
New music to soothe and inspire
There’s so much new music meriting discovery right now it’s hard to keep track. And that’s no exaggeration. To be sure, with winter just around the corner now is a good time to freshen up your music library. Here are a few new releases from artists we’ve enjoyed this year. Manchester Orchestra – “Telepath” Manchester […]
JPR News and Information channel now available on 98.7 FM
We are pleased to announce that JPR’s News & Information service and the Eugene School District Board meetings are now available at 98.7 FM in Eugene. We hope listeners who never venture onto the AM band will discover the excellent programs the News & Information service offers, including The Jefferson Exchange, Fresh Air, The Takeaway, Planet […]
This year’s music scene: new tracks to love.
In the mood for new tunes to liven up your music library? You’re in luck! This year’s music scene offers an abundance of new releases and talent from which to choose. Here’s a few of our favorites. Big Red Machine – “Phoenix” American Indie-folk band Big Red Machine (BRM) have a lovely new track, “Phoenix,” […]
This year’s music scene is hopping
2021 has certainly been off to a good start. The music scene is hopping. February’s Grammy award show was far more engaging than usual. And it was so much fun to see an actual live audience at Billboard’s televised awards show last week. Best of all? As COVID restrictions lift, artists are starting to announce […]
New music to tickle your earbuds
While we patiently wait to find out if our favorite music venues re-open this year, there are, fortunately, plenty of new mood-boosting tracks to help us stay motivated! Here’s just a few new tempting music releases to tickle your ears. Fruit Bats – “The Balcony” “The Balcony” from Chicago’s Fruit Bats is an appealing, upbeat […]
Lots to love about Oregon’s music scene
Oregon is renowned for its forests, fisheries, microbreweries, and natural tourist attractions like Mount Hood, Crater Lake and Mount Bachelor. However, one of our best-kept secrets just might be our talented bands and musicians. While the likes of Modest Mouse, The Shins and Blind Pilot are well-known in the music world, there are lots of […]
50 Years of Jivin’ Johnny Etheredge!
A message from Jivin’ Johnny Etheredge Dear friends and listeners: This season marks a couple of significant anniversaries. It marks the 50th anniversary of Son of Saturday Gold – simply Saturday Gold when it debuted in 1970. The show was bounced around by the vagaries of commercial radio until landing on KRVM in 1993. It […]
A prolific year for music
Here are ten first-rate albums that got us through 2020.
What’s new in music? Here’s four for your collection.
Are you a music fan seeking new tunes to help you coast through to the end of 2020? Here’s a few recommendations you’re bound to love. Tom Petty – “Wildflowers & All the Rest” The new 5-disc release includes a remastered version of Petty’s original (1994) “Wildflowers” album. Also incorporated is the 10-song second disc […]
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