Left to right, Django Django's Vincent Neff, Tommy Grace, Dave Maclean and Jimmy Dixon (photo by Fiona Garden, PR)

Django Django's Dave Maclean: Five Essential Dance Songs

February 13, 2018|Kara Manning
A DJ's perspective on what works in a set, and his love of dance music.
Valerie June (photo by Jacob Blickenstaff, PR)

Valerie June: Five Essential Bob Marley Songs

February 06, 2018|Kara Manning
June's lyrics reflect the impact of musicians like Marley.
Jim James (photo by Neil Krug/PR)

Jim James: Five Essential Neil Young Songs

November 08, 2017|WFUV Staff

It's not a surprise that an artist with the range of Jim James would be a Neil Young fan. Whether in his solo work, as a...

Saint Etienne's Pete Wiggs, Sarah Cracknell and Bob Stanley (photo by Rob Baker Ashton, PR)

Saint Etienne: Five Essential Kate Bush Songs

November 01, 2017|Kara Manning
A tribute to a lifelong influence
Joe Henry (photo by Glen Hansard, PR)

Joe Henry: Five Essential John Prine Songs

October 24, 2017|Kara Manning
Joe Henry on the John Prine songs he loves.
North Mississippi Allstars' Cody and Luther Dickinson (photo courtesy of 7S Management)

North Mississippi Allstars: Five Essential Tedeschi Trucks Band Songs

October 11, 2017|Kara Manning
With special love for tracks found on their first, Grammy-winning album.
Rostam (photo by Alex John Beck, PR)

Rostam: Five Essential Tom Petty Songs

October 04, 2017|Carmel Holt
Guest DJ set: Playlist
Ben Jaffe, center on double bass, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (photo by Danny Clinch, PR)

Ben Jaffe of Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Ani DiFranco

September 27, 2017|Kara Manning
"I was inspired by her fierce independence and fearless strength."

Matthew Sweet: Five Essential Beach Boys Songs

September 20, 2017|Kara Manning
His most vital influence over the years.
Jessica Lea Mayfield (photo by Ebru Yildiz, PR)

Jessica Lea Mayfield: Five Essential Michael Jackson Songs

August 31, 2017|Kara Manning
She really enjoys sleek, fun, ebullient pop music.