Have You Heard This One?

Feed Drop: Let The Kids Dance! from KUOW

Seattle in the 90s: A tidal wave of unforgettable music roars out of the city. Nirvana, Soundgarden and Pearl Jam take over global pop culture and Seattle is declared the

The Mystery Behind Jingle Bell Rock with Annie Zaleski

Some Christmas songs aren’t as merry or bright as they seem. Annie Zaleski uncovers the mystery and drama behind Bobby Helms’ 1957 holiday hit, “Jingle Bell Rock.” 🔗ANNI

Mexico's War on Rock with Cristian Salazar

In 1971, the legendary Festival Rock y Ruedas de Avándaro was held near Valle de Bravo in Mexico. The concert, which was a homegrown response to Woodstock, caused panic w

The Life and Death of the Singing Nun With Jessica Gentile

Jeanne-Paule Marie Deckers earned international fame as the cheerful, wholesome Singing Nun behind 1963’s “Dominique.” The story of this jaunty one-hit wonder reveals the

Who the Heck Is Ursula Bogner? With Rose Bacci

Ursula Bogner’s experimental, homemade electronic music places her among the genre’s great pioneers. But her recordings went unheard for decades, until one fateful encoun

The Real Wilma Burgess With Natalie Weiner

Rumor has it that Nashville’s first women-only bar was opened by a pioneering lesbian country singer. It turns out, this rumor is only a little bit truthful. Natalie Wein

Who You Calling a Bitch? With J'na Jefferson

One of the most high-profile feuds in recent music history was stoked by one little word: bitch. J’na Jefferson dives into the controversial term’s origins and its use in

Everyone Loves Norma Tanega with Lexi Pandell

Norma Tanega lived an extraordinary life. She was a talented folk musician whose work captured Bob Dylan’s attention. She had a hit song and a record deal. She was the lo

Introducing: Have You Heard This One?

Have You Heard This One? is a sound-rich music anthology series dedicated to telling the stories of overlooked artists, fascinating characters, under-represented voices,

Introducing Songs My Ex Ruined: Alison Riley on PJ Harvey's 'Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea'

'Recipe for Disaster' author Alison Riley talks about a breakup that led to the ruin of nearly all of PJ Harvey's catalog... plus, the meal that got her through it. See

New Show: Songs My Ex Ruined

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Songs in the Key of Death: Stagger Lee

Whatever name you call Stagger Lee, we know one thing for sure: He shot Billy Lyons in plain sight, with a bar full of witnesses. If you’ve heard the song, you might thin

Songs in the Key of Death: Frankie And Johnny

Frankie killed Albert one night in St. Louis, back in 1899. Songwriters took a few liberties, even changing some names (that’s where “Johnny” comes in). Then Hollywood to

Songs in the Key of Death: The Murder Of The Lawson Family

On Christmas Day 1929, Charlie Lawson committed the chilling act of murdering his wife and children. What’s darker is the reason why, according to some true crime authors

Songs in the Key of Death: Omie Wise

When we talk about the sexism of murder ballads, “Omie Wise” jumps to the forefront as one of the most prominent examples. Whether the true story involves a woman who was

Songs in the Key of Death: Henry Clay Beattie

When Henry Clay Beattie's wife Louise died under what turned out to be mysterious circumstances in 1911, the trial of the century began. Figuring out the circumstances of

Songs in the Key of Death: Delia

A 14-year-old girl named Delia Green was shot to death on Christmas night in 1900 by a boy who thought she was being mean to him. How did that turn into a song about a “l

Introducing: Songs in the Key of Death

Songs in the Key of Death looks at the historic true crimes that inspired a selection of murder ballads, combining music, true crime, history, and edge-of-your-seat story