Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Psychedelic rock Aug 4, 2021Today in 1967, Pink Floyd released their debut album which has been recognized as a formative psychedelic rock album. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what psychedelic rock do you want to hear?
Coffee BreakCoffee break: Most decoratedJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Aug 3, 2021Simone Biles is leaving the Tokyo Olympics tied as Team USA's most decorated gymnast ever. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, who are the most decorated bands/musicians that you want to hear?
Local Current BlogFirst Avenue to require COVID-19 vaccination or negative test for all shows, all venues ‘for foreseeable future’Jay Gabler • Aug 2, 2021Today, First Avenue announced that “effective immediately, all concerts and events at First Avenue and associated venues will require either proof of a full course of COVID-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours.” The policy applies to shows at First Avenue’s Mainroom and 7th St Entry; the…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Celebrating Butch VigJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Aug 2, 2021The legendary Butch Vig celebrates his 66th birthday today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Butch Vig do you want to hear?
Local Current BlogPhotos: Gully Boys celebrate good vibes and live music at the Fine LineCecilia Johnson • Aug 2, 2021Gully Boys sold out the Fine Line.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Billie Eilish, 'Happier Than Ever'Maddie • Aug 2, 2021'Happier Than Ever' heralds a new era in the already remarkable career of generational songwriter Billie Eilish.
News and InterviewsBillie Eilish can't wait to see the futureLulu Garcia-Navarro, Andrew Craig and Melissa Gray • Aug 1, 2021With lyrics poking at the ways young women are scrutinized and exploited, Happier than Ever finds Eilish in some dark corners -- but the pop supernova tells NPR she's got lots to feel hopeful about.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: New Music FridayJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Jul 30, 2021There's an abundance of new music that dropped today, including new albums from, Prince, Billie Eilish, Bleachers, and more. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what New Music Friday releases do you want to hear?
Local Current BlogMeet Huhroon, a Minneapolis poet-turned-rapper who reaches for creativityJulian Green • Jul 30, 2021In a regular series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Huhroon, a Minneapolis-based rapper whose experience as a poet and singer shine in his emotive music. Check out his latest release ICEPACK. My name is Haroon Rasheed. I got started as an artist by doing slam poetry and spoken word when I was…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Celebrating Danger MouseJill Riley and Christy Taylor • Jul 29, 2021One of the greatest producers of our time, Danger Mouse gets one year older today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what song produced by Danger Mouse do you want to hear?