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No one knows more about popular music and the magic of radio than Rob Reinhart.
“Good radio is now one of the only media that isn’t designed to simply reflect the taste of the user. It’s still a community that brings together lots of different people.”
Rob’s version of Essential Music is a creative mix of old and new, rock and soul, folk and a bit of jazz, thematic elements, humor, exclusive/rare material, from local and national artists alike. It’s quite a feat which Rob pulls off seamlessly.
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Stevie Wonder and Maggie Rogers, Detroit tunes from Extra Arms, Nick Piunti + more
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Nada Surf and Sting, classic September album releases + more
Rob Reinhart
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: late greats Duke Fakir and John Mayall, Shigeto, Vulfpeck + more
Rob Reinhart
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Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Jack White, Concert of Colors performers + more
Rob Reinhart
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