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Mark Lanegan was a founding member of the grunge-era Seattle band Screaming Trees and later part of Queens of the Stone Age. He died Tuesday of unspecified causes at his home in Ireland.

Host Bob Edwards talks with music commentator Miles Hoffman about the history and beauty of Moravian church music, which was first played in America during colonial times. A Moravian music festival is now under way in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. {Music played in the segment: Most of the music in this piece, including the introductory music and the ending music, comes from Lost Music of Early America - Music of the Moravians. Boston Baroque, Martin Pearlman, director (Telarc CD-80482) The lively cut of the wind ensemble (which Bob describes as "very festive") is from David Moritz Michael: Parthien 10-14 Pacific Classical Winds (New World Records 80580-2) The cut of the Civil War Moravian band is from A Storm in the Land Music of the 26th N.C. Regimental Band, CSA. The American Brass Quintet Brass Band. (New World Records, 80608-2)

A new David Bowie box set released late last week includes a complete version of his long-lost album, The Gouster. Bowie originally recorded the album in 1974, but eventually shelved the project.

The wait is over: American Football has a new record coming Oct. 21 and a beautifully wistful new song called "Ive Been Lost For So Long."

Wildfire Victims Worry PG&E Payouts Won’t Be Enough On Friday it was announced that Pacific Gas and Electric, the state’s largest utility reached a multi-billion dollar settlement with attorneys for wildfire victims in California. They’re victims who lost loved ones, homes, and businesses to fires caused by the utility in recent years. Holidays Cause Anxiety … Continue reading Wildfire Victims Worry PG&E Payouts Won’t Be Enough →

An estimated 2 million Californians are undocumented. And whether they’re essential workers or have recently lost employment, none of them are eligible for federal aid right now, including the stimulus check that was part of the CARES Act. State and local authorities — and everyday people — are trying to help fill the gap, but … Continue reading ‘It’s Not Enough’: What Help Is There For California’s Undocumented Immigrants? →

After a gunman shattered the calm of a Sunday morning church service, residents gathered outside the Sutherland Springs Post Office to light candles, remember those lost and pray for the survivors.

The Brooklyn singer dusts off a paean to a lover lost.

We remember the life and legacy of President George H.W. Bush, hearing from those that worked with and for him.

Cliff Farmer was a city council candidate from Hoxie, Ala., who didn't cast a vote in his own election — leading to a tie. On Thursday, he lost the tie-breaking roll of the dice.