WXPR Off the Record

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Conversations with a wide variety of musicians about their newest releases, upcoming performances, and their latest tours.Off the Record is funded in part by a grant from the Northern Arts Council.

Episodes

  1. 09/03/2025

    Off the Record with Darren Thompson

    Native American Flutist Darren Thompson grew up in Lac du Flambeau and now travels the country sharing his music.He’ll be performing in Minocqua this Friday at the Community Gym at the Minocqua Public Library.WXPR’s Katie Thoresen spoke with Thompson as he was in between shows at the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota.

    11 min

  2. 07/15/2025

    Off the Record with Webb Wilder

    Webb Wilder was blending roots rock, country, blues, and rockabilly before “Americana” had a name. A true original and a member of Roots Rock royalty, the Hattiesburg, Mississippi native has carved out a nearly 40-year career defined by high-energy performances, sharp songwriting, and a sound he proudly dubs “Uneasy Listening.”WXPR Volunteer Host Susan Spangenberg caught up with Webb to talk about his roots and his music.

    39 min

  3. 09/17/2024

    Dessa talks music, poetry, and different outlets of expression ahead of Project North

    Dessa is a rapper, singer, and writer that NPR World Café called “One of the most anomalous artists in music today.”She’s headlining Project North this Saturday, September 21st.

    14 min

  4. 01/18/2024

    The Cactus Blossoms: Off the Record

    Brothers Page and Jack of The Cactus Blossoms talk about the band's origins from busking on the street and at farmers markets to going on national and international tours. They also discuss their latest projects and more.

    11 min

  5. 06/12/2023

    New Salty Dog: Off the Record

    Owen and Jacob Mahon of New Salty Dog talk about using poetry in collaborative songwriting, moving to Duluth in their youth, solidifying the band during the pandemic and more in this edition of Off The Record.

    14 min

  6. 02/07/2023

    The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys: Off the Record

    Bluegrass Saturday host, Randy Burl, had an opportunity to talk with Josh Rinkel, singer and guitarist of the award-winning and GRAMMY nominated band, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys.

    10 min

  7. 02/03/2023

    Buffalo Nichols: Off the Record

    Carl "Buffalo" Nichols talks about recording his new album, his songwriting process, how he finds inspiration from the world around him, and more from inside the mind of this up-and coming artist.

    6 min

  8. 01/19/2023

    Mae Simpson: Off the Record

    Mae Simpson, frontwoman for the Minnesota funk, soul, and rock and roll band, shares her musical motivation, inspiration, and more.

    12 min
  9. Five for Fighting: Off the Record

    12/05/2022

    Five for Fighting: Off the Record

    John Ondrasik, the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Five For Fighting, talks about his career, his inspirations, and his music.

    24 min

  10. 12/05/2022

    The Empty Pockets: Off the Record

    Josh Solomon and Erika Brett of The Empty Pockets talk about the inspiration behind ‘Outside Spectrum,’ their newest album.

    11 min

  11. 12/05/2022

    Moors & McCumber: Off the Record

    James Moors and Kort McCumber talk about how formed their musical partnership and their latest tour.

    5 min

  12. 12/05/2022

    Don Mclean: Off the Record

    Don Mclean talks about his lengthy music career and the 50th anniversary of his biggest hit ‘American Pie.’

    4 min
  • 12 Episodes

About

Conversations with a wide variety of musicians about their newest releases, upcoming performances, and their latest tours.Off the Record is funded in part by a grant from the Northern Arts Council.

Information

  • Creator
    WXPR Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    WXPR Off the Record