The Route Song of the Day
News & Views from WRUR
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Ahead of her show at the Theatre at Innovation Square on 9/23, Rosanne Cash spoke with our Route DJ Hannah Maier about what she has been up to and where her career has taken her. Tune in Monday-Friday from 2-6pm to hear Hannah's live radio show on 88.5 in Rochester, 90.1 in Ithaca, or online at www.theroute.org. -
Two longtime hosts on The Route announce retirement. -
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Latest Route Music News
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Escobedo had been leading Kimmel's house band since the show launched in 2003. The musician and the comedian were childhood friends in Las Vegas. -
The last album by one of hip-hop's great duos requires no asterisk, and the group embodies the spirit of its hood more than ever. The rapper explains why the music is so imbued with a sense of place. -
Breathless and expansive, Kris Davis' layered music is a mosaic of emotional expression. -
Amid a 24-hour news cycle and personalized algorithms, a wave of young artists are reviving bold, plainspoken protest music that cuts through the noise. -
Vibe magazine is merging with Rolling Stone to help bolster its hip-hop coverage to include podcasts, long-form journalism and social media.
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Juan Gabriel, one of Mexico's all-time best selling artists, documented his private life for decades. A Netflix series stitches his recordings to paint a portrait of a man who fascinated millions -
KUT's Miles Bloxson and Elizabeth McQueen explore how Austin musicians are adapting to AI and the changing music industry.
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Global pop star Rosalía is back with a new album Friday. Featuring songs in 13 languages, it's the Spanish star's most impressive project yet.
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On Nov. 1, Mariah Carey announced that Christmas music, and her iconic song in particular, are back for the holiday season. All Things Considered staffers beg to differ.
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It's no surprise that a boatload of 2026 Grammy nominations are for rappers, rockers, legends and newcomers who performed at the Tiny Desk in just 2025 alone.
