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He's taking the helm as Starbucks workers band together to form unions.

Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the new solo effort Happiness in Magazines, from Graham Coxon who was the lead guitarist for the British band Blur.

The Duluth, Minn., trio called Low are known for slow, quiet songs. But on their new album, The Great Destroyer, the band sets a different course.

NPR's Cheryl Corley reports from North Dakota on the extent of the damage caused by extensive Spring floods. The worst may be over, but volunteers are banding together to keep an eye on the flood waters, which continue to rise due to wamrer temperatures which are melting a deep snowpack.

Jazz vocalist Anita O'Day. She joined Gene Krupa's band in 1941. She later sang with Stan Kenton. She is still performing today (Original broadcast: 12/3/87).

Joel Obermayer reports from Atlanta on sharing your toys in virtual reality, erecting a building from miles away, and practicing a lick with your band- even if you're in another state. It's Internet Two and it's fast on the way.

NPR's Renee Montagne previews Tuesday's talk with former Beatle Paul McCartney about his new double CD and tour documentary. For the first time, he's embraced old Beatles tunes with a new band. (2:03)

A remembrance for jazz pianist Mal Waldron, who has died at the age of 77. Waldron accompanied Billie Holiday in the 1950s, and played in bands with great artists like Charlie Mingus and John Coltrane.

Liane Hansen speaks with New York-based composer and clarinetist Derek Bermel. His CD of chamber works written over the past decade, called Soul Garden, is on CRI Emergency Records. Bermel also fronts a rock band, Peace by Piece, with a CD available on Miscellaneous Records.

Kara Oehler from Arizona Public Radio reports on a group of Flagstaff housemates so committed to aiding small independent bands, they've started opening their home to the community for concerts. They're known as "The Robot House."