BE 2026

NEW PODCAST EPISODE: JOE BOYD WITH ANN POWERS

This summer, the Big Ears: Conversations About Music podcast keeps the festival spirit alive with unforgettable moments captured live at Big Ears 2025. Next up, a remarkable exchange between legendary producer Joe Boyd (Nick Drake, Richard & Linda Thompson) and acclaimed music critic Ann Powers (NPR Music, The New York Times). Their wide-ranging conversation delves into music, memory, and the stories that shape sound. It’s thoughtful, inspiring—and now streaming wherever you get your podcasts.

This fall, we go deeper. Expect fresh stories, bold ideas, and rich insights into the creative process as the podcast grows into a year-round home for illuminating discussions on music, art, and culture.

Subscribe now and stay tuned—this is just the beginning!

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