The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs that got the "Weird Al" treatmentJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 30, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, we’ll play a set of songs that have been parodied by Weird Al. What are some of your favorites?
News and Interviews2015 Tiny Desk Contest winner Fantastic Negrito todayElle Mannion • Aug 30, 2022Since being named the first Tiny Desk Contest winner, Fantastic Negrito has gone on to tour the world, win Grammys and more. NPR's video team recently caught up with him to hear about his journey.
News and InterviewsAnnie Mack honors her own journey with 'Testify'Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas • Aug 29, 2022Minnesota singer-songwriter Annie Mack's EP, “Testify,” mixes blues, country, rock and soul. It's a beautiful combination.
ReviewsMusic On-A-Stick: Manchester Orchestra and Bad Bad Hats rocked before storm rolled inMacie Rasmussen and Darin Kamnetz • Aug 29, 2022Before the skies opened up over the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, the two bands warmed up the stage for a Portugal. The Man set that never materialized.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: MTV Vanguard Award RecipientsJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 29, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from MTV Video Vanguard Award winners do you want to hear?
PhotosPhotos: Scenes from the Minnesota State Fair 2022Bump Opera • Aug 26, 2022First-day photos of music, food, the people, and the scenery out at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.
ReviewsPhotos: Leon Bridges heats up the ArmoryMorgan Winston • Aug 26, 2022The Boundless Tour hit Minneapolis on Thursday evening with Little Dragon opening up.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Past Music-On-A-Stick PerformersJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 26, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from past Music-On-A-Stick performers do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Grandstand lineupJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 25, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the 2022 MN State Fair Grandstand lineup do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsHow Blondie shattered the conventions of punk and popAllyson McCabe • Aug 25, 2022From unreleased music to promotional flyers, photos, a mirrored dressing room sign, and even a stray Andy Warhol print, Blondie's out with a new box set, Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982.