MUSIC

We learn about new book "A Nation Wrestles with God" from Restless Books, speak with alt-rock legend Natalie Merchant at Solid Sound, and check in with Mr. Universe.

We check in with members of Wilco and more from the Solid Sound Festival grounds at MASS MoCA.

Pianist Lara Downes and Pulitzer-winning author Salamishah Tillet discuss Nina Simone and one of her best-known songs at her lovingly restored birthplace in Tryon, N.C.

We revisit our pop-up with Mal Devisa at Green River Festival and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

We check out what the Valley Arts Mentors have in store for their new exhibit "Revolution Artstories," and learn about the movement to book more women at music festivals.

We broadcast live from the Green River Festival grounds with musicians Ruby Ibarra, Swamp Dogg and Sunny War.

We talk to author Jedidiah Berry about his new book, "Kill All Wizards," see how the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is celebrating Juneteenth, and discuss sci-fi cinema with Mr. Universe.

We have Live Music Friday with The Golden Hours, chat with Yacht Rock Revue frontman before heading to Tanglewood, and figure out what's going on with the FIFA World Cup with one of NEPM's own.

The French pianists celebrate more than a half century of recording together with a triple-disc set containing many brand new tracks.

Ditching the punchy pop punk of Guts to play with a soft '80s pop and New Wave-indebted sound, her new LP is about the life cycle of her first "real, big girl" relationship. The result is bittersweet.