Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Make a sustaining gift today to support local journalism!

NHPR Listeners Want To Know: What's That Song You Played Between News Stories?

Every so often a listener will message NHPR to ask what song Morning Edition Host Rick Ganley just played as part of a newscast or story. It turns out, this is a favorite part of Rick's job.

"Bumper music" is an industry term used to describe short pieces of music played between segments, or as part of a transition within a story or between stories. A listener asked about the music clip in this video earlier this year when it aired on NHPR.

Dan is a long-time New Hampshire journalist who has written for outlets including Foster's Daily Democrat, The Citizen of Laconia, The Boston Globe, and The Eagle-Tribune. He comes to NHPR from the New Hampshire Union Leader, where he reported on state, local, and national politics.
Related Content

You make NHPR possible.

NHPR is nonprofit and independent. We rely on readers like you to support the local, national, and international coverage on this website. Your support makes this news available to everyone.

Give today. A monthly donation of $5 makes a real difference.