New on mvyradio: David Gray

It's great to have some new music from David Gray, after a several year absence.  "Back In The World" is a hint at what the rest of "Mutineers" will contain . . .

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Lake Street Dive

When performed live, "You Go Down Smooth" usually brings down the house.  It's impressive that the album version has all the vitality of the live show.  It sounds really great on the air.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Rosanne Cash

There's a reason that Rosanne Cash's new record is garnering some of the best reviews of any album released in 2014 . . . it's deep.

Meaning, it is both soulful and thoughtful.  And it is deep with strong songs, like the new single "A Feather's Not A Bird.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

mvy Live: Donna The Buffalo

Check out some video of Donna The Buffalo at The Narrows Center.  To hear a great recording of their 2013 set, check out mvy Live on Thursday at 9pm ET.


See the set on Youtube.

Free Music: Carlene Carter

If you are a Friend of mvyradio, you get a download of a new Carlene Carter song (sent on 4/22).

Even if you are not a Friend yet, everyone will have a chance to win a copy of her new album, when we give away full album digital downloads on some of our mvyradio games, including The Morning Moviequote, At Work Challenge and Afternoon Mindbender.

Check out the videos below to hear Carlene talk about the record, and to hear the song that Friends are getting.


See Carlene talk about her life on Youtube.


Hear the song on Youtube.

AOW: Peter Bradley Adams

Peter Bradley Adams' "The Mighty Storm" is our Album Of The Week.  Join us on Wednesday at 9pm ET to dig deeper into the record . . .


Hear "When The Cold Comes" on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Tori Amos

With Southern Gothic and English Countryside and a view across the transom to a place of other-worldliness comes Tori Amos' 14th album, "Unrepentant Geraldines," and the lead single you're hearing on MVY, "Trouble's Lament."

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Bruce Springsteen

With the E Street Band rolling across the USA, Bruce Springsteen delivers another arena-ready rocker with the new single "Just Like Fire Would."  (Get it?!  Fire WOOD!?!)

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

mvy Live: Iris Dement

Iris Dement and her unmistakable voice came to Newport Folk 2013, and we're playing the set on the air for mvy Live!  Thursday at 9pm ET.


Hear the song on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Jackson Browne Tribute

The new Jackson Browne Tribute is our Album Of The Week.  We're already playing tracks from Lyle Lovett, Ben Harper, Keb Mo and Bonnie Raitt & David Lindley (see some video below).  On Wednesday night, you'll get to hear more, including tracks from Karla Bonoff, Marc Cohn, Lucinda Williams and Don Henley, among others.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


See the video on Youtube.


Hear Don Henley on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: The Both

What a great combination!  The cerebral wordplay of Aimee Mann means the punk pop energy of Ted Leo, with both artists merging their hooky charm.  Together they are The Both and we're playing the song "Milwaukee."

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

Monday Free CD: David Crosby

Our Monday Free CD is the David Crosby solo album, "Croz."  Listen in to win, or check the mvyradio Mobile App, and watch the crawl for how to enter now!


See the trailer on Youtube.

mvy Live: Josh Ritter

You can see a bit of grainy footage of Josh Ritter at last 2013's Lowell Summer Series below.

You can hear the whole concert, by checking out mvy Live on Thursday at 9pm ET.


Hear the song on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Rodrigo Y Gabriela

Though this new song "The Soundmaker" doesn't rely on the pyrotechnics that Rodrigo And Gabriela are capable of, you'll still be amazed by the fleetness of their fingers.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Half Moon Run

As an opening act for Mumford & Sons and Neil Young, Half Moon Run are making a name for themselves in front of some impressive audiences.  Listen for their song "Full Circle."


And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

Monday Free CD: Hard Working Americans

Hard Working Americans have a pretty interesting pedigree (see previous post).

We're giving away their debut album as the Monday Free CD on 4/7.  And you can get your self in the running to win, without having to call in, by checking out the mvyradio App for Smartphones and Tablets.  Read the crawl, and follow the directions.


Hear the song on Youtube.

New on mvyradio: Suzanne Vega

Kudos to Suzanne Vega, for never being restrained by the "singer-songwriter/folkie" label, and for always being open to different sonic styles.  "I Never Wear White" rocks in a way that folks who haven't followed Vega, would never guess she could.

And to see what else is brand new on the station, visit the playlist page.  Look to the right for what's been added this week, and scroll to the bottom for songs in current rotation.

Buy it on Amazon and support Friends of mvyradio.


Hear the song on Youtube.

Uncharted Waters: The Hold Steady

The new album might be a bit rocking for regular rotation on MVY, but we wanted to share a bit more of the new Hold Steady record "Teeth Dreams."  So it's featured on Friday night's Uncharted Waters, as PJ fills in for the vacationing Barbara.

Plus you'll hear new tracks from Sarah McLachlan, Strand Of Oaks and The HiMMS.


Hear the song on Youtube.

mvy Live: Justin Townes Earle

Justin Townes Earle made back-to-back appearances at Newport Folk in 2012 and 2013.  You can hear the more recent set during MVY Live, Thursday at 9pm ET.

Here's some fan footage . . .


See the video on Youtube.