Fresh Tracks

SDPB's Lori Walsh speaks with David Hersrud about what makes a cover soar and what makes it fall flat. We hear analysis and a few of their favorite covers.

Fresh Tracks has found a few songs and albums that run short of a traditional runtime. But they're still well worth a listen.

The Fresh Tracks team brings their last look back at the music of 2023 and what they're looking forward to in 2024.

Our Fresh Tracks team picks their top documentaries from 2023 that covered the life stories of some fan-favorite musicians.

Every year, you probably miss a few albums or songs that you would like to go back and revisit. Our musical guides bring you a few such tunes from 2023.

Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud have picked their best albums from last year. What made the cut?

For the first time in half a century, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles are releasing new music in the same year. Plus, we look at a unique dance and music partnership.

Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud are our musical guides through an eclectic bunch of new releases.

Fresh Tracks brings you new music and revisits old favorites. Hear music from The Postal Service, Marc Broussard, Jimmy Buffett and more.

Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud explore the so-called nu metal renaissance. They dissect the genre and analyze their favorite nu metal songs and voices.

We're bringing you a classic song you've likely heard before and a remake you may not be familiar with. Plus, we have new tunes from new artists.

Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud dig deep to find some new music even our most enterprising listeners probably haven't heard before.

Fresh Tracks shows some love to AM radio as vehicle manufacturers argue for its demise. Plus, we celebrate two 50th anniversaries.

Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud give their latest music suggestions for your summertime playlists. This episode includes Blur, Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker and more.

Fresh Tracks brings new music suggestions for your summer playlists with releases from Jason Isbell, Paul Simon, Sparks and more.

Your Fresh Tracks music guides have their suggestions for essential country artists for any collection.

Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud have their recommendations for the records that will complete any music library.

There's new music to hear from a few old favorites and some up-and-coming artists. David Hersrud and Larry Rohrer are your guides to the music scene.

Larry Rohrer checked in at South Dakota record stores. He discussed the stores' Record Store Day plans and talked about what local music lovers been listening to.