Music journalist Lisa Robinson has been backstage with the biggest names in rock music since her first job in 1969. In this story from her new memoir, she remembers a 1970s New York City night out with Lou Reed.
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Playlist: Episode 247
Music from episode 247
I See the Rain, Marmalade
A vintage Britpop track this week to honor a popular Los Angeles DJ.
Fighting for Classic Rock with The War on Drugs
Classic-rock revivalists The War on Drugs have made a major breakthrough with their third record, "Lost in the Dream." The band is currently in the midst of a tour, selling out club after club across North America. Adam Granduciel, the man behind the band, offers up a dinner party playlist.
Playlist: Episode 245
Music from this week's show.
Margaret Batjer Plays Bach on the Milstein Strad
Margaret Batjer brought the Milstein Strad by our studio - a 298 year old violin worth over eight million dollars - and she was kind enough to play us a bit of Bach.
Papercuts are Still Knocking at Our Door
Papercuts' first record since 2011 leads off with a warm single that will help to get you through to spring.
What Makes a Stradivarius Special?
Something in the Italian air 300 years ago produced the world's most extraordinary and precious stringed instruments. Violinist, concertmaster, and "Strad Fest" curator Margaret Batjer, tries to explain the magic.
Steve Martin: Maker of Bluegrass, Maker of Faces
The writer, movie star and comedy legend talks about his award-winning music… and reveals his ultimate Super Bowl joke.
The Rocking Pirates and The Rolling Wave
In the 1960s, British rock music was everywhere - except on British radio. A group of DJs took to the sea to broadcast pirate radio stations (until The Man got the message).