Big Star archive
Listen Big Star, Ardent Music And Defining American Power-Pop WXPN
January 16, 2013 – Listen to an interview with Big Star drummer Jody Stephens about Memphis' power-pop scene. WXPN
Watch You've Never Heard Big Star's '#1 Record'?!
June 9, 2011 – Intern Micah Loewinger finally digs into an album by Jeff Tweedy's biggest influence, Big Star.
Listen Alex Chilton: Remembering A 'Star'-Crossed Singer
March 18, 2010 – In remembrance of Big Star's Alex Chilton, Ed Ward reviews the band's Keep An Eye On The Sky.
Listen Big Star: The Unluckiest Band In America
February 2, 2010 – Rock historian Ed Ward tells the story of the band with the worst luck in American rock history.
Read Exclusive First Listen: Big Star WXPN
September 7, 2009 – From now until its release on Sept. 15, stream the box set's remarkable first disc in its entirety. WXPN
Listen Malaysian Singer Zee Avi, A Power Pop Classic From Big Star, The Shortwave Set, More
June 8, 2009 – A power pop classic from Big Star, Malaysian singer Zee Avi, a new Danger Mouse project, more.
Listen Cuing Up the Year's Best Music
November 27, 2005 – For a holiday edition of Director's Cuts, Ned Wharton presents picks of the year's best music.
Listen Big Star, Indian Folk Songs, Josh Ritter
October 13, 2003 – Powerful new folk rock from Dave Dondero; Pete Seeger's grandson with The Mammals; Indian folk s...