Coffee BreakCoffee Break: AnxietyJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 9, 2021For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that address anxiety, have an anxious sound, or exude an anxious feeling?
Local Current BlogEric D. Johnson of Fruit Bats on the ‘world class Minneapolis music scene’ he’s been spending time inYoua Vang • Jun 9, 2021The Twin Cities music scene is diverse and the pool of talented artists runs deep, but it’s gotten even deeper since Fruit Bats leader Eric D. Johnson has been spending more and more time here. Johnson grew up in Chicago and got his musical start there, but it’s been almost two decades since he’s really…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Hot Enough For Ya?Jesse Wiza • Jun 8, 2021It's been a scorcher of a week here in Minnesota, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break were going to relish in the 90 degree weather by playing your favorite tracks from the 1990s.
Local Current BlogA Minnesota guide to Record Store Day 2021: Drop oneDarby Ottoson • Jun 8, 2021Independent music shops and supporters are rearing up for Record Store Day, which arrives on June 12 this year with the first of two drops. Record Store Day kicked off in 2008 to support small-scale record stores across the United States and spotlight their role in local music communities. Today, the internationally celebrated holiday draws…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Minneapolis SoundJesse Wiza • Jun 7, 2021Though he didn't celebrate holidays, it's hard not to think about Prince on the anniversary of his birth. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, which tracks do you want to hear that evoke the Minneapolis Sound?
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Japanese Breakfast, 'Jubilee'Maddie • Jun 7, 2021Tight pop hooks and the guitar driven sound Japanese Breakfast mastered on their first two releases anchor the album as it finds it's way into vast aural worlds.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Heat WaveJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 4, 2021For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for this heat wave?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Bike DreamJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 3, 2021Yesterday we put the spotlight on "running songs" for World Running Day, and today we're going to keep the activity going with "bike songs" for World Bike Day.
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: Sinéad O'ConnorJay Gabler • Jun 3, 2021Don't pick 'Rememberings' up expecting a key to understanding the puzzle of Sinead O'Connor. The book does, however, add some new pieces to that puzzle.
Listen to LoochListen to Looch: 'Halston' depicts iconic designerMary Lucia • Jun 2, 2021Mary Lucia talks about the Netflix miniseries 'Halston,' which stars Ewan McGregor as the eponymous fashion designer. 'It's so worth watching,' Mary says, even if you're not into fashion, thanks in large part to McGregor's performance.