The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: TV on the radioJill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 9, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention television in the lyrics?
News and InterviewsWith music, 'Cambodian Rock Band' explores war-torn historyYoua Vang • Jun 8, 2022Featuring songs by Los Angeles band Dengue Fever, the show about a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia includes Twin Cities musician Mayda Miller.
News and InterviewsInterview: David Huckfelt on poetry, activism, and collaborationDiane • Jun 8, 2022Veteran folk musician David Huckfelt delves deep into power of poetry, collaboration and activism with Local Show host Diane. Catch him Saturdays in June performing alongside a diverse cast of artists at Icehouse.
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.
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.