Margaret Batjer, an accomplished violinist who joins us this week to talk about Stradivarius instruments, tells us a joke about how even the best violin doesn’t make a great musician.
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Playlist: Episode 243
Music from this week's show.
Bro-ing Out with Mac DeMarco
Mac DeMarco's slacker swagger and greasy guitar shine are in full effect on this preview single from his forthcoming record.
Jersey Rockers Real Estate Broker a Perfect Party
Indie band Real Estate turn out to be dinner party pros. They share a soundtrack of songs lovingly plucked from their parents' old cd towers.
Pharrell Williams Paints a “Happy” Picture
As a singer, rapper, producer, and all-around hit-maker, one could say Pharrell Williams wears many hats.
Portland Does it Better: Etiquette with Fred and Carrie
Compromise, safety, politeness, and internalizing all your rage into an angry little ball inside of you -- with Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen.
Learning to Play the Ice Cream Orchestra
The "Lickestra" makes music out of the act of eating ice cream and forces participants to pay attention to the creativity inherent in cuisine.
Scandipop and Santigold with Danish Star MØ
Some call her "The New Grimes" or "The Danish Lana Del Ray" - but Karen Marie Ørsted prefers "MØ."
Playlist: Episode 240
Music from this week's show.
Playlist: Episode 241
Music from this week's show.