The New Yorker Radio Hour

Conversations with Musicians

Musicians discuss their work and creative inspirations on 'The New Yorker Radio Hour.' Hosted by David Remnick.

Musicians discuss their work and creative inspirations on 'The New Yorker Radio Hour.' ... more

Hosted byDavid Remnick

Curated byHark Editors

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Bruce Springsteen's Pivotal Audition

In 1972, Bruce Springsteen earned an audition with John Hammond, the legendary Columbia Records talent scout.

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Alicia Keys and "Hell's Kitchen"

Alicia Keys knew she wanted to perform from a young age, and she tells that story in her new Broadway show, "Hell's Kitchen."

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Bono Recalls U2's Breaking Point

Bono and his U2 bandmates were thinking of quitting when their 1983 protest song "Sunday Bloody Sunday" launched them to new heights.

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Olivia Rodrigo's Poetic Influences

Olivia Rodrigo's song "Lacy" came out of a poetry class she took at USC, as well as her poet idols like Leonard Cohen and Sylvia Plath.

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Elvis Costello on His Father's Music

David Remnick plays Elvis Costello an early recording of his father singing, and Costello reflects on how he influenced his music and his craft.

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St. Vincent’s Prideless Guitar Genius

St. Vincent explains to David why she created her unique guitar style, which she describes as a “perverse tornado.”

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James Taylor as a Young Songwriter

James Taylor plays the first song he ever wrote for Adam Gopnik and tells the story of his father rescuing him in New York City.

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Hosted by

David Remnick

Curated byHark Editors

7 CLIPS22 MINS

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The New Yorker Radio Hour

Conversations with Musicians

Bruce Springsteen's Pivotal Audition

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Alicia Keys and "Hell's Kitchen"

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Bono Recalls U2's Breaking Point

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Olivia Rodrigo's Poetic Influences

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Elvis Costello on His Father's Music

The New Yorker Radio Hour

St. Vincent’s Prideless Guitar Genius

The New Yorker Radio Hour

James Taylor as a Young Songwriter

The New Yorker Radio Hour

A new way to explore with your ears

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