The Scouting ReportMinnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2025: The complete ballotsReed Fischer • Apr 4, 2025Today, we share the raw data from 112 members of the Minnesota music industry featuring nearly 500 local acts.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Bob DylanJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 4, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs written by Bob Dylan or Dylan covers would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsElton John and Brandi Carlile almost abandoned their new albumA Martínez and Phil Harrell • Apr 4, 2025Elton John partnered with Brandi Carlile for a new album of duets, Who Believes in Angels? But the project almost fell apart during its first recording sessions.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: Ber's "Oh, To Be Cool" steps into Hall of Fame at No. 1 Apr 3, 2025Minnesota artist Ber reaches the Chart Show Hall of Fame and ends a 10-week run at No. 1 with "Oh, To Be Cool.” Ber now has four songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame.
News and InterviewsJason Isbell confronts the pain of divorce, and the possibility of new loveTerry Gross • Apr 3, 2025Jason Isbell sings about his split from musician Amanda Shires on his latest album Foxes in the Snow. "What I was attempting to do is document a very specific time where I was going through a lot of changes," he says.
The Scouting ReportMinnesota Music Month Scouting Report 2025: The top 10 new local artistsReed Fischer • Apr 3, 2025The results are in: These Minnesota artists received the most votes and support from 112 members of the local music industry.
Today In Music HistoryApril 3 in Music History: Joe Cocker performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis Apr 3, 2025Doris Day was born; Elvis Presley played on TV; The Marcels and later, the Temptations, had memorable No. 1 hits; the nascent Sex Pistols opened for Joe Strummer's earlier band; a British music magazine apologized to Morrissey; and Sebastian Bach was born, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Play Ball! Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 3, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that reference baseball or going to a game would you like to hear?
Today In Music HistoryApril 2 in Music History: Happy Birthday, Emmylou Harris Apr 2, 2025Marvin Gaye was born; The Beach Boys recorded a single that got around; Fleetwood Mac had a No. 1 album; Nirvana recorded in Wisconsin; and Edwin Starr passed away, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Dynamic DuosJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Apr 2, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from musical partners would you like to hear?