Coffee BreakCoffee Break: National Treasures 2 Dec 15, 2020In honor of Dolly Parton, we dedicated yesterday's Coffee Break to artists widely considered to be "National Treasures". And guess what? We didn't have enough time! So we're going for round two today.
Local Current BlogJeff Tweedy, Dessa, Hold Steady, Trampled by Turtles among artists donating tracks to support First AvenueJay Gabler • Dec 15, 2020“I got tired of signing ‘Save Our Stages’ petitions and decided to do something,” said Mary Beth Mueller. “Many of us simply cannot imagine this city or the national music landscape without First Avenue. We started emailing bands, and every single one of them responded, ‘yes.’” The statement by Mueller – founder of Kill Kancer…
Local Current BlogTen holiday gifts that give back to Minnesota’s music communitiesColleen Cowie • Dec 15, 2020It’s no secret that 2020 has been a rough year, and one that’s been particularly hard on the music industry. But while we get ready to bid 2020 adieu, there are still plenty of opportunities to support local music. We’ve put together a list of ten holiday gifts for music lovers that give back to…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: National TreasuresJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 14, 2020Dolly Parton can't stay out of the news cycle because she just can't stop being WONDERFUL. One thing is for sure -- she's a National Treasure. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists you consider a National Treasure?
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: The Postal Service, 'Everything WillJade • Dec 14, 2020The new live album recording of that 2013 10th Anniversary show finds the band has grown into slick and practiced pros. The pop and grind of the synths, and the harmonies of Jenny Lewis and Gibbard - sweet and novel after going so long without.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: SistersJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 11, 2020This morning we aired a conversation between Jill and two members of The Staves - Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor - about the new record 'Good Woman' and about how they are keeping busy during 2020's unexpected downtime. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from groups that have sisters in them?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Happy HanukkahJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 10, 2020Hanukkah begins tonight at sunset - a Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights and the Feast of Dedication that is observed for eight nights and days. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention Hanukkah, light, candles or miracles?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: 'Can't Slow Down'Jay Gabler • Dec 10, 2020Michael Jackson. Madonna. Prince. Every year has good music, but somehow 1984 reached an apex of pop excellence. In a wide-ranging new book, Michaelangelo Matos examines how the magic happened.
Listen to LoochListen to Looch: explore 'Minnesota Hardcore'Mary Lucia • Dec 9, 2020Mary Lucia talks about a docu-series from TPT Originals that's all about the Twin Cities' hardcore-music scene in the early 1980s.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Breakdance!Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 9, 2020Breakdancing is now an official Olympic sport! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that you can breakdance to?
