Fresh Tracks

SDPB's Lori Walsh speaks with David Hersrud about what makes a cover soar and what makes it fall flat. We hear analysis and a few of their favorite covers.

Fresh Tracks has found a few songs and albums that run short of a traditional runtime. But they're still well worth a listen.

The Fresh Tracks team brings their last look back at the music of 2023 and what they're looking forward to in 2024.

Our Fresh Tracks team picks their top documentaries from 2023 that covered the life stories of some fan-favorite musicians.

Every year, you probably miss a few albums or songs that you would like to go back and revisit. Our musical guides bring you a few such tunes from 2023.

Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud have picked their best albums from last year. What made the cut?

For the first time in half a century, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles are releasing new music in the same year. Plus, we look at a unique dance and music partnership.

Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud are our musical guides through an eclectic bunch of new releases.

Fresh Tracks brings you new music and revisits old favorites. Hear music from The Postal Service, Marc Broussard, Jimmy Buffett and more.

Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud explore the so-called nu metal renaissance. They dissect the genre and analyze their favorite nu metal songs and voices.

We're bringing you a classic song you've likely heard before and a remake you may not be familiar with. Plus, we have new tunes from new artists.

Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud dig deep to find some new music even our most enterprising listeners probably haven't heard before.

Fresh Tracks shows some love to AM radio as vehicle manufacturers argue for its demise. Plus, we celebrate two 50th anniversaries.

Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud give their latest music suggestions for your summertime playlists. This episode includes Blur, Dolly Parton, Tanya Tucker and more.

Fresh Tracks brings new music suggestions for your summer playlists with releases from Jason Isbell, Paul Simon, Sparks and more.

Your Fresh Tracks music guides have their suggestions for essential country artists for any collection.

Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud have their recommendations for the records that will complete any music library.

There's new music to hear from a few old favorites and some up-and-coming artists. David Hersrud and Larry Rohrer are your guides to the music scene.

Larry Rohrer checked in at South Dakota record stores. He discussed the stores' Record Store Day plans and talked about what local music lovers been listening to.

Fresh Tracks looks at the 60th anniversary box set for the Kinks, a new album from Nickel Creek and new music from Paramore, the group who will open for Taylor Swift.

Public radio is defying any and all downward trends. Learn why new music discovery is flourishing on public airwaves.

Music industry veteran David Hersrud takes a deep dive into the phenomenon of Thin Lizzy's new box set.

Sturgis music analysist David Hersrud shares new music that has caught his attention in the early weeks of 2023.

The 65th Grammy Award ceremony will be held this weekend. Fresh Tracks discusses why it's still the most important night of the year for the industry.

Sturgis native David Hersrud brings his years in the music industry and lifelong interest in discovering new music to this episode of Fresh Tracks.Did you miss these music news headlines and albums in 2022? David along with Larry Rohrer have you covered.

Sturgis native David Hersrud brings his years in the music industry and lifelong interest in discovering new music to this episode of Fresh Tracks.He and Larry Rohrer have some gift suggestions for people who haven't maxed out their credit cards or want something special for themselves.

Fresh Tracks provides its final picks for the top 25 albums of 2022. Plus, we pop into local record stores for recommendations from music fans across the state.

Sturgis native David Hersrud brings his years in the music industry and lifelong interest in discovering new music to this episode of Fresh Tracks. David and Larry Rohrer unveil parts of the "Top Albums of the Year" list with music from Miranda Lambert, Ghost, and The Smile.

Sturgis native David Hersrud brings his years in the music industry and lifelong interest in discovering new music to this episode of Fresh Tracks. David and Larry Rohrer present new jazz, desert blues, a new treatment of a classic 60s song, and a surprise ending with another classic female voice.

Sturgis native David Hersrud brings his years in the music industry and lifelong interest in discovering new music to this episode of Fresh Tracks. David and Larry Rohrer remember the legacy of Loretta Lynn and present new music from Charley Crockett, Bret McKenzie, and Bruce Springsteen.

Sturgis native David Hersrud brings his years in the music industry and lifelong interest in discovering new music to this episode of Fresh Tracks. David and Larry Rohrer remember two legacy groups and preview their new music. Billy Idol “The Cage” and the Pixies “Doggerel” are ahead.

Sturgis native David Hersrud brings his years in the music industry and lifelong interest in discovering new music to this episode of Fresh Tracks. David and SDPB's Larry Rohrer introduce you to “Blood Harmony” by Larkin Poe and “Look Up” from the Harlem Gospel Travelers.

Sturgis native David Hersrud brings his years in the music industry and lifelong interest in discovering new music to this episode of Fresh Tracks. David and Larry Rohrer introduce you to some music sales stats and new music from GA-20, the Cactus Blossoms, and Ozamatli.

Sturgis native David Hersrud brings his years in the music industry and lifelong interest in discovering new music to this episode of Fresh Tracks. David and Larry Rohrer introduce you to new albums from the HU (who), Joan Shelly, and Charlie Crocket. Plus, information about new Box-Sets coming out for Holiday shopping.

Sturgis native David Hersrud brings his years in the music industry and lifelong interest in discovering new music to this episode of Fresh Tracks. David and Larry Rohrer have new music from Beyonce, Lizzo, and Bruce Hornsby, and the revival of music from Kate Bush and Christine McVie.

From the Late 1940's through the Mid 1990's, The Disc Shop was the center of record sales in Watertown.

Sturgis native David Hersrud brings his years in the music industry and lifelong interest in discovering new music to this episode of Fresh Tracks. There are some ”Interesting” new albums out for summertime listening.

Sturgis' David Hersrud brings his years in the music industry and lifelong interest in discovering new music to SDPB. From hundreds of new albums so far in 2022, here are suggestions for new music from artists who are consistent and never disappoint on this episode of Fresh Tracks.

Sturgis native David Hersrud brings his years in the music industry and lifelong interest in discovering new music to this episode of Fresh Tracks. There is news of an Elvis Presley Bio-Pic and new tracks from Tears for Fears, Father John Misty, and a New Orleans based band writes a South Dakota song.

Thought we'd lead off this week's episode with some interesting music news, after all, one of our goals is to keep our listeners informed.

The second of two major music festivals take place in late March. It's the Treefort Music Festival in Boise Idaho and David Hersrud was there to take in the music and experiences for this episode of Fresh Tracks.

This week's episode of Fresh Tracks with David Hersrud takes you to some of our local record stores to celebrate Record Store Day and get a few suggestions for new music to check on.

Founded 30 years ago as a music festival, South by Southwest has morphed into a culture fest featuring everything from music, cinema, technology, politics, and health. A place where creative forces can network. It has become a gateway for international artists and gives new artists a national profile.

This week's episode of Fresh Tracks with David Hersrud we take you from the Super Bowl halftime show to a historical journey to find Rap Music for people who don't like Rap.

In this Fresh Tracks, Larry Rohrer and David Hersrud (a music industry veteran, collector, and life-long enthusiast) discuss the latest fresh tracks coming out of the music industry.