Friday Feature

This Must Be The Place: David Byrne/Talking Heads Friday Feature

Imagine (or remember) what FM radio sounded like back in the late 1970′s when Talking Heads first emerged. They were ahead of their time, and XRT took great pride in supporting their music from the […]

2013/05/15

David Byrne Interviewing Himself from 1984′s Stop Making Sense [Watch]

In honor of Byrne’s Birthday, we thought it was appropriate to share the astonishing 4 minutes of video that is David Byrne interviewing himself: The interview was part of the 1984 concert film, Stop Making […]

WXRT–2013/05/14

Friday Feature With U2

Whenever we devote our Friday Feature to the music of U2, we assume that all the radios and other audio devices that are tuned in will be cranked to their optimum levels for the majority […]

2013/04/25

Foo Fighters & Elvis Costello Friday Double Feature

Looking back on the past two decades of rock in the U.S., few bands have approached Foo Fighters for their consistent, dynamic creative output suitable for mass consumption. Their popularity can justifiably be attributed to […]

2013/04/11

Tom Petty Friday Feature

Petty has been at the helm of the Heartbreakers longer than any other U.S. rock group has remained together. The caliber of their artistic output is only surpassed by its consistency.

Hear recorded highlights from their decades as an ensemble, as well as Petty solo projects all day Friday, starting with Lin Brehmer’s morning show.

2013/04/05

Eric Clapton & Friends Friday Feature

He’s been considered a guitar deity for generations, and his recorded work has ranged from the blues-rock jams of Cream and John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers to the more textured stylings of his more recent solo work. […]

2013/03/27

R.E.M. Friday Feature

R.E.M. has one of the most remarkable and distinctive catalogs of recordings in modern rock history, and XRT has played them since Day One. Hear your favorites, the rarities, the live gems… Here’s hoping they’re […]

2013/03/21

Bob Marley & Family Friday Feature

Few artists during our lifetime have made the impact of Bob Marley. Though his life ended far too soon over 30 years ago, his influence and his music have only grown in stature and popularity […]

2013/03/05

Who’s Our Friday Feature This Week

Tune in all day to enjoy the recorded legacy of one of rock’s most influential and justifiably popular groups of all-time! In their prime, no other band could match the sheer power and raw energy […]

2013/02/26