The Route Song of the Day
Patty Yarmel is one of the founding members of Strings For Success. She comes on Hannah Maier's show to talk about donations of stringed instruments and music in our schools month in Rochester NY
News & Views from WRUR
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Listen above to The Route's afternoon host, Hannah Maier, as she interviews touring band TWEN ahead of their show at The Bug Jar in Rochester on 2/11/2026. -
Sit in with Hannah Maier as she talks with Molly Tuttle about her upcoming tour with Marty Stuart, her Jimmy Kimmel Live experience, and what she's been up to following the release of her amazing album "So Long Little Miss Sunshine". -
NPR's Tiny Desk announcement for 2026 on The Route. Entry window is now open!
Latest Route Music News
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The "Because I Got High" rapper made waves in 2023 with the album and song "Lemon Pound Cake," using home video to mock a police raid on his Ohio home. The deputies lost their civil suit against him. -
The Grammy-winning singer describes herself as a "53-year-old woman who is maneuvering her career the way she wants to, how she wants to." Scott's new album is To Whom This May Concern. -
This week, the biggest chart news revolves around Harry Styles all the time. Other artists, occasionally. -
Led by Taylor Meier's soft, raspy voice, the folk band shares a range of material, including an old song that still rings true a decade later. -
NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts have inspired a family-owned grocery store to put on live music in the produce section. -
In a conversation with pianist Lara Downes, the New Yorker staff writer says music in America will keep evolving as long as the country keeps an open door to new people and new sounds. -
Irish Times writer Patrick Freyne shares his recommendations for music out of Ireland. -
The band Huntr/x from the hit Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters" went from a group no one had ever heard of to one of the biggest pop acts of 2025. Now their hit 'Golden' has won a Grammy and an Oscar.
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O'Jizo is just one of the bands to come out of the growing Irish music scene in Japan. -
The R&B singer tells the (sometimes very messy) story of a love pursued, featuring a fantastic band and a guest spot from trumpeter Keyon Harrold.
