Listen to LoochListen to Looch: a new Chuck Berry doc to watchMary Lucia • Nov 25, 2020As we head into the long weekend for the Thanksgiving holiday, Mary Lucia shares her thoughts on a new documentary about Chuck Berry, now streaming on many platforms.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: What are you thankful for?Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 25, 2020As we head into a Thanksgiving weekend that might look differently than we ever imagined for the year 2020, let's reflect on the things that we're thankful for.
Local Current BlogPop-ups! Paisley Park at Mall of America, ‘Mooby’s’ at the DepotJay Gabler • Nov 25, 2020Everybody loves a good pop-up, and with the retail and restaurant industries (not to mention the music industry) profoundly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, innovation and flexibility is especially important this holiday season. Two new pop-up experiences are giving Twin Cities music and pop-culture fans a chance to get a little closer to a couple…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Iconic voices for FreddieAnna Weggel • Nov 24, 2020This morning we put the spotlight on Freddie Mercury, who died on this day in 1991. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what iconic voices do you want to hear in honor of Freddie?
Local Current BlogHere are all the Minnesota angles on the 2021 Grammy nomineesJay Gabler • Nov 24, 2020The 2021 Grammy nominations are out and…did someone say LOCAL ANGLE? We’re on it. The biggest local connection in this year’s nominations is probably Taylor Swift’s quarantine album folklore, created with The National’s Aaron Dessner…who has tight ties to the Eau Claire scene, which is right across the border from the greatest state in the union.…
Local Current BlogMinnesota State Fairgrounds GLOW with Prince tribute as part of holiday lights festivalJay Gabler • Nov 24, 2020Imagine yourself years from now, walking through a Minnesota State Fair that’s back in action and packed once more. You might be talking to your kids, or grandkids, or some other young whippersnapper who doesn’t remember Covid Time. “We drove down Wright Avenue,” you’ll say, “and all the cars stopped to watch the 4H Building,…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Leading ladies of rockJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 23, 2020We put the spotlight on Alison Mosshart this morning - lead vocalist of the Kills and the Dead Weather - as she turns 42 today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what leading ladies of rock do you want to hear?
ReviewsAdrianne Lenker, 'songs'David Safar • Nov 23, 2020The new album from Adrianne Lenker is a mix of folk songs, sound collages, and Lenker's distinct voice making the album stand apart from her work with Big Thief.
Listen to LoochAdam Granduciel of The War on Drugs on 'Live Drugs'Mary Lucia • Nov 20, 2020Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs talks about the band's latest release, 'Live Drugs,' which SNL musical performances he pored over as a teen, and the intimacy of playing in smaller venues.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Teach your children wellJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 20, 2020November 20 is World Children's Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention children and kids?
