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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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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. -
The 1969 Beatles classic "Come Together" has been covered by many artists over the years, for better or worse.
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Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny. -
The punk rock star has produced several books that braid thoughts on her newest endeavors with memories and photographs of her lost lovers and friends. Bread of Angels is her most autobiographical. -
Smith's debut album ushered in a new era of rock and roll. Critic Ken Tucker reviews the new anniversary edition of Horses, plus we listen back to Terry Gross' 1996 and 2010 interviews with Smith.
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Meet Georgia South and Amy Love, the London rock duo known as the Nova Twins. These "massive pedal nerds" turn all the way up for Tiny Desk. -
Starting with this year's nominations, the Grammy Awards will split its prize for country album of the year into two distinct categories: traditional and contemporary. -
Smith revisits her childhood and offers insights into her marriage in a new memoir. Bread of Angels offers an intimate, if imperfect, view of the visionary punk poet.
