The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: East Coast Hip-Hop for Trugoy the DoveJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 13, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what East Coast hip-hop songs do you want to hear in honor of Trugoy the Dove?
News and InterviewsA children's story inspired Haley's new album, 'Hunca Munca'Darby Ottoson • Feb 10, 2023Twin Cities singer-songwriter Haley debuts new material this weekend from her first full-length album since 2018’s Pleasureland. In this interview, she discusses the album’s inspiration, motherhood, and the events ahead.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: The music of Burt BacharachJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 10, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs written/composed by Burt Bacharach do you want to hear?
News and InterviewsStudents are carving out careers in music in Red Wing Luke Taylor and Nate Ryan • Feb 9, 2023The city of Red Wing, Minnesota, which hosts the Big Turn Music Fest each February, is also home to a nationally esteemed musical instrument repair and building program. Students from around the country — and the world — follow their passion at Minnesota State College Southeast.
In MemoriamBurt Bacharach, visionary pop composer, has died at 94 Elizabeth Blair • Feb 9, 2023The songwriter and singer, who cemented his prominence with hits like "Say A Little Prayer" and "Walk on By," died Wednesday of natural causes.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: BritpopJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 9, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Britpop songs do you want to hear?
Home StoriesAbout darn time: Blizzo one of MnDOT's snowplow namesTim Nelson • Feb 8, 2023Blizzo, Clearopathtra, Han Snowlo and five other newly named plows will soon be clearing snow from state highways. The Minnesota Department of Transportation unveiled the winning names Wednesday. Blizzo came in second to “Yer a Blizzard, Harry.”
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Rhythm, R&B, and early Rock n’ RollJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Feb 8, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the early pioneers of rock n’ roll?
News and InterviewsQueen of salsa Celia Cruz will be the first Afro Latina to appear on a U.S. quarter Pablo Valdivia • Feb 7, 2023Cuban American icon Celia Cruz is being honored along with four other influential American women as part of the American Women Quarters Program.
News and InterviewsThe 2023 Tiny Desk Contest is now open for entriesBobby Carter • Feb 7, 2023Unsigned artists can submit their original music to the Contest until March 13.