Coffee BreakCoffee Break: The world of Neil YoungJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 12, 2020Neil Young was born on this day in 1945, making him 75 today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the world of Neil Young - originals, covers, collaborations, etc.?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: 'She Bop'Jay Gabler • Nov 12, 2020When Lucy O'Brien and her friends started a rock band in the punk era, they didn't know any women artists to serve as models. As a music journalist, O'Brien would go on to write a book to help ensure no future artists would lack for knowledge of women's foundational goal in rock, pop, and hip-hop.
WatchListen to Looch: a Dolly Parton documentary to watchMary Lucia • Nov 11, 2020Mary Lucia talks about 'Dolly Parton: Here I Am,' a documentary streaming now on Netflix that's all about the life and career of the iconic singer-songwriter and all-around entertainer.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Body Movin'Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 11, 2020For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that inspire physical activity and body movement?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: How are you doing?Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 10, 2020The election happened. The pandemic is still raging. And there's a snowstorm headed our way in Minnesota. We feel like today might be a good morning for a feelings check-in. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, how are you doing? Tell us which songs represent your feelings today.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Questions for Alex TrebekJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 9, 2020Alex Trebek, the longtime Host of 'Jeopardy!' passed away on Sunday at the age of 80.
Local Current BlogHow many ‘Jeopardy!’ Prince questions can you answer?Jay Gabler • Nov 9, 2020This weekend, the world was saddened to learn of the death of a television icon: longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. Over the course of 36 years helming the popular quiz show, Trebek asked contestants (and, by extension, viewers) to display their knowledge on a vast range of topics. Among those topics, of course, was Minnesota music…
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Samia, 'The Baby'David Safar • Nov 9, 2020Samia's approach to writing and recording is refreshingly reminiscent of '90s college rock, but with the attitude you expect in 2020.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Celebrating the saxophoneJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 6, 2020Happy Saxophone Day! What songs featuring an iconic saxophone part would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Love Your Red Hair Nov 5, 2020Let's take a break from our Election feelings this morning. November 5 is National Love Your Red Hair Day. What red-headed musicians do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?