News and InterviewsRihanna is pregnant, and the internet is understandably abuzzRachel Treisman • Jan 31, 2022Global superstar and savy entrepreneur Rihanna is expecting her first child, with rapper A$AP Rocky. She debuted her baby bump during a photoshoot in New York City.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyBands that stinkAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Jan 31, 2022Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) was born on this day in 1956, making him 66 today. In honor of this “Rotten” fellow, for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what other bands can you think of that “stink”?
News and InterviewsJoni Mitchell joins Neil Young in protest against SpotifyHazel Cills • Jan 29, 2022The singer-songwriter is the first high-profile musician to join Young's protest against the streaming service over its hosting of Joe Rogan's podcast.
News and InterviewsLifetime and A&E's Janet Jackson docuseries promises more than it deliversEric Deggans • Jan 28, 2022The famously private music legend has the opportunity to open up in a two-part docuseries. But the show leaves many stories left untold.
News and InterviewsMeet Good Morning Bedlam, a folk band with pop spiritJay Gabler • Jan 28, 2022In a biweekly series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Good Morning Bedlam, a ‘pop band pretending to be a string band.’
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyTear-jerkersAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Jan 28, 2022For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what tear-jerkers do you want to hear?
The Morning Show - with Jill RileySongs for MozartAnna Weggel and Jill Riley • Jan 27, 2022In Mozart’s honor, what songs do you want to hear for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break that feature a string or orchestral arrangement or accompaniment?
Rock and Roll Book ClubBook Review: Bob Spitz's 'Led Zeppelin'Jay Gabler • Jan 27, 2022A new band biography by the author of Beatles and Julia Child books may not be the Led Zeppelin book we need, but it certainly gets the job done.
News and InterviewsSpotify is taking down Neil Young's musicAnastasia Tsioulcas • Jan 26, 2022The move comes two days after the singer-songwriter asked to be removed from the streaming platform as a protest against coronavirus misinformation communicated on Joe Rogan's podcast.
News and InterviewsPart Wolf, Minneapolis bar and music venue, closingMichaelangelo Matos • Jan 26, 2022The West Bank venue has operated in the former Nomad World Pub space since 2019.