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.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Born to RunJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 2, 2021Today is Global Running Day! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what running songs do you want to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Summer BreezeJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Jun 1, 2021Though the official start of summer doesn't technically begin until June 20 this year, it will feel like summer all week in the Twin Cities as high temperatures will hang out in the 80s and 90s. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what summer songs do you want to hear?
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Kiwi Jr., 'Cooler Returns'Mary Lucia • May 31, 2021Toronto four-piece Kiwi Jr. have returned with their timely sophomore record, 'Cooler Returns'. Mary Lucia caught up with members of the band to talk about the energetic new release, our Album of the Week.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: One hit wondersSean McPherson and Anna Weggel • May 28, 2021We are JUST about to head into a tasty Block Rockin' Weekend, but before we do - why don't we cleanse the palate by putting the spotlight on a few choice one hit wonders?