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WXPR Off the Record

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. Music
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  • Off the Record with Erik Koskinen

    Off the Record with Erik Koskinen
    Mar 20 2026
    Erik Koskinen is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, whose music is not categorized by sub-genres. Stylistically he is on his own while heavily influenced by American roots music. The rhythmic integrity and musical tone is as important as the lyrical content and the artistic intent. Koskinen has reverently entered the anthology of uniquely crafted wry songs with the likes of Woody Guthrie and Ry Cooder while speaking as plainly as your neighbor.The Minneapolis Star Tribune calls Koskinen “the real deal” and “The best country songwriter in Minnesota”
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    36 mins
  • Off the Record with Darren Thompson

    Off the Record with Darren Thompson
    Sep 3 2025
    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.
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    11 mins
  • Off the Record with Webb Wilder

    Off the Record with Webb Wilder
    Jul 15 2025
    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.
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    39 mins
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