The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: ShoegazeNilufer Arsala • Dec 6, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered shoegaze would you like to hear?
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Big Mama ThorntonMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 6, 2024For this week’s Classic Americana pick, we shine the spotlight on Big Mama Thornton, a blues singer who infused every performance with her indomitable spirit.
News and InterviewsMinneapolis punk band VIAL grew up (kind of), but never gave upNatalia Mendez • Dec 5, 2024Catch VIAL on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Varsity Theater as the headliner of a saucy event inspired by their fans.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: "Birds of a Feather" flies back to No. 1 Dec 5, 2024One week shy of claiming Chart Show Hall of Fame status, Billie Eilish reclaims the top spot with “Birds of a Feather,” as new songs from The Heavy Heavy, Joy Oladokun, and Yola all make debuts.
PhotosPhotos: Cyndi Lauper plays hit after hit in MinneapolisTony Nelson • Dec 5, 2024The legendary pop diva brought her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour to Target Center in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Singer-songwriter GAYLE was the opening act.
Top 89Top 89 of 2024: Jessica Paxton's top 10 songsJessica Paxton • Dec 5, 2024Host Jessica Paxton shares her favorite songs of 2024.
Top 89Top 89 of 2024: Chaz Kangas' top 10 songsChaz Kangas • Dec 5, 2024Host Chaz Kangas shares his favorite songs of 2024.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Going SoloNilufer Arsala • Dec 5, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs would you like to hear from an artist who launched a solo career after being in a group?
News and InterviewsJon Batiste traces the blues back to Beethoven and beyondLara Downes • Dec 5, 2024The Grammy winner and former Late Show bandleader unravels the crisscrossing threads of musical lineage from Beethoven's own personal blues to the musical art form that undergirds Batiste's Louisiana roots.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Sun StudioJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Dec 4, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists related to Sun Studio or Sun Records would you like to hear?