Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Cinco de MayoJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 5, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists with Mexican heritage?
PhotosPhotos: Musical friends of John Munson play star-studded benefit in St. Paul Steven Cohen • May 2, 2025Munson Fest at the Fitzgerald Theater on Thursday, May 1, raised funds for the Semisonic, The New Standards, and Trip Shakespeare bassist following his stroke on Feb. 23.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Dave Dudley keeps on truckin'Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • May 2, 2025Our Classic Americana pick was recorded in Minneapolis by an artist from Wisconsin — and it ended up launching a whole new subgenre.
Today In Music HistoryMay 2 in Music History: Happy birthday to Lucy Dacus May 2, 2025Keith Richards fell out of a coconut tree; The Who played without Keith Moon; Brian Wilson halted the production of Smile; and The Cure issued their best-selling album, Disintegration.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Power ChordsJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 2, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that strike a chord?
In MemoriamSinger-songwriter Jill Sobule has died at the age of 66Associated Press • May 2, 2025Sobule died on Thursday morning in a house fire in the Twin Cities suburbs. The fire’s cause is still under investigation.
Chart ShowThe Chart Show: The Black Keys add "The Night Before" to their historic Hall of Fame collection May 1, 2025The Black Keys now have 16 songs in the Chart Show Hall of Fame — the most by any act in Chart Show history. Waxahatchee and Bob Mould also take songs into the Hall of Fame.
Today In Music HistoryMay 1 in Music History: Suzanne Vega released her self-titled debut album May 1, 2025Bob Dylan appeared on The Johnny Cash Show; The Stones released 'Brown Sugar'; the Carpenters performed in the White House; the man who immortalized the phrase 'who you gonna call?' was born; and a Minnesota man pretended to be David Gilmour at a hospital, Today in Music History.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: May DayJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • May 1, 2025For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention flowers for May Day?
Minnesota musician John Munson talks about his recovery after suffering a stroke Apr 30, 2025After suffering a stroke last winter, Minnesota musician John Munson took to the stage last weekend and sang as strong as ever. He'll do the same Thursday night during a sold-out special benefit concert in his honor.