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2025 was another great year for new music. Some of our favorite artists (Brandi Carlile, Josh Ritter, My Morning Jacket and others) released new music. Here's the 106 top songs of WEXT's playlist from the year.
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Dakota Bates, daughter of the late Bob Bates from the Local 518, dropped by on a recent trip home to play songs she's been working on. We talked about her father's influence on her and her decision to play and make music. -
The Chicago-based band The Empty Pockets may be well-known as the backing band for some of the greats of the 1970's as they tour around in modern times - folks like Gary Wright and Al Stewart. They are also a going concern of their very own. And they sure love to play music! See them at Caffe Lena on December 10th - in person, or on the live stream. -
Union City, NJ's Allison Strong brings her brand of folk music to the WEXT studios. -
Wolf Alice guitarist Joff Oddie and bassist Theo Ellis chat with EXT's Dave Michaels about the groups fiery new album. -
We went to NERFA 2025 (the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance) conference. We got to meet up with numerous folks in the folk community, including Rachael Sage whose new album, "Canopy" had just come out. Rachael and Trina played us a couple songs live in the room, and Rachael discussed the new album with me. -
We know Carolyn Shapiro for her amazing banjo playing, her songs and wonderful voice. But her day job has been very stressful of late. She works at Comfort Food Community in Greenwich. They're out on the front lines of the current issue of food insecurity, helping people in Washington county to stay as well-fed as possible. -
Dave Maswick & Joel Brown give us a very special album filled with their interpretations of The Beatles on "Cover Soul." Their Beatle Caffe show (both early and late) is sold out, but you can still watch on Caffe Lena TV. -
Kendra is releasing her new EP today (11/5)! "Music for Smoking Weed With Your Bra Off" is the name of the EP, and it is how she describes her music. -
No One You Know presents the anniversary of the fun show celebrating amazing women in pop music. -
Reality Distortion is Linnea and Devon, a sister-brother act that make some really cool music. Hear all about them, and a few cool stripped down covers in this session.
Live performances and conversations with Local 518 musicians. Each week, we highlight a different Local 518 artist in session. Thursdays at 930pm.
From the R&B and soul of the '50s and '60s to the dance beat of the '70s, Chris Wienk brings you a weekly exploration into the roots of rock 'n roll.
Fridays at 9pm, Saturdays at 11pm.
Fridays at 9pm, Saturdays at 11pm.
