News and InterviewsFoo Fighters set tribute concerts for Taylor HawkinsLuke Taylor • Jun 8, 2022The band’s late drummer will be honored with concerts in London and Los Angeles in September of this year.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Artists on SST RecordsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 8, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were released from artists on SST records?
News and InterviewsCommemorative street sign dedicated to Prince in MplsSam Stroozas • Jun 7, 2022The commemorative street sign was unveiled on Tuesday at the corner of First Avenue and Seventh Street. A crowd decked out in purple pride gathered at noon to celebrate the Minnesota legend just a week after a roughly 100-foot mural unveiling of Prince occurred down the street.
News and InterviewsRemembering Dave Smith, MIDI and Prophet 5 synth makerElizabeth Blair • Jun 7, 2022Dave Smith, a pioneer of the synthesizer, revolutionized pop music in the 1980s. David Bowie and Madonna are among the legions who used his Prophet 5 synthesizer. Smith died last week at age 72.
The Scouting Report10 Minnesota musicians to heat up your playlists in JuneStaff • Jun 7, 2022New music from Dark Bunny, Ka Lia Universe, Jonatha Brooke, and more.
89 DaysVisit these Twin Cities patios for outdoor live musicDarby Ottoson • Jun 7, 2022Here is a list of Minneapolis and St. Paul patios featuring frequent, and often free, live music this summer.
Discover MusicYeah Yeah Yeahs (feat. Perfume Genius), 'Spitting Off the Edge of the World'Lars Gotrich • Jun 7, 2022A reclamation and a passing of the torch, "Spitting Off The Edge of the World" captures a spark and stretches it into oblivion.
News and Interviews1985 hit 'Running Up That Hill' sprints up the charts, thanks to 'Stranger Things'Rachel Treisman • Jun 7, 2022Kate Bush's song Running Up That Hill peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 four decades ago. This week it became her first-ever U.S. Top 10 hit.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Prince side projects and protégésJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 7, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break: What songs do you want to hear that are products of Prince’s side projects and protégés?
News and InterviewsLife after Desk: Catching up with 2016 Tiny Desk Contest winner Gaelynn LeaBob Boilen • Jun 7, 2022Gaelynn Lea shares her journey from performing at the Tiny Desk to scoring a Broadway show.