The Weekly Mixdown: arts and music news
Welcome to the Weekly Mixdown, a curated roundup of music, arts, and culture stories.
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A weekend of firsts – all debut songs
We’re spinning nothing but debut songs – the very first songs ever released from a wide range of artists.
Music 101: debut singles
Some musicians knocked it out of the park with their debut single, while others took longer to find their footing.
Jason Isbell Releases ‘Georgia Blue’ Covers Album, as Promised
The album features covers of songs by Otis Redding, Cat Power, Indigo Girls, Vic Chesnutt, James, Brown, and more. Hear his version of R.E.M.’s ‘Driver 8.’
This Week in Music History: Neil Young, Ray Charles, and REM
Neil Young turns 73, and more milestones from music
