Music

How Chappell Roan's producer Dan Nigro crafts pop hits for a new generation
Working with artists like Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo to distill their personalities and voices into distinctive and personal songs, Nigro has established himself as a producer adept at making pop hits for a new generation.
Power Pair: ‘The Laundry Guy’ and the music critic
MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation with Pioneer Press pop music critic Ross Raihala and his partner Patric Richardson, author of “Laundry Love” and “House Love.”
For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought
Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports. Some are hiring local musicians and carefully curating playlists to help lighten travelers’ moods. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport features live musicians every day, and Nashville International Airport has five stages that host more than 800 performances a year.
You might recognize the performer's unmistakable voice from the Netflix series ”Ripley,” the HBO series “The White Lotus,” and the Pixar animated feature “Luca.” In Italy, she's a legend.