Coffee BreakCoffee Break: My skinJill Riley and Anna Weggel • May 3, 2021The first Monday in May is Melanoma Monday, leading into Skin Cancer Awareness Month. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that center around "skin"?
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Lake Street Dive, 'Obviously'Bill DeVille • May 3, 2021Boston's Lake Street Dive return with their seventh studio record, 'Obviously'.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Arbor DayJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Apr 30, 2021For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Arbor Day?
Local Current BlogMeet Jex Nwalor, Bemidji’s TikTok ukulele sensationSylvia Jennings • Apr 30, 2021In a biweekly series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Jex Nwalor, a Bemidji college student blowing up on TikTok with a signature ukulele and an incredible voice. My name is Jesse “Jex” Nwalor. I go by Jex. I grew up in Brampton, Ontario near Toronto. Canada, moved…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Outlaw countryJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Apr 29, 2021For today's Coffee Break we want to celebrate the early figures of the outlaw country movement like Willie Nelson, and those that have continued the attitude and the spirit of outlaw country into modern day times. Who should we play?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: 'Why Solange Matters'Jay Gabler • Apr 29, 2021The latest book in a fascinating series spotlights Solange, whose life and art have inspired so many - including author Stephanie Phillips, a musician herself.
Local Current BlogRemembering Regal the Rare, Minneapolis musician and Jellybean Johnson’s sonJay Gabler • Apr 29, 2021Regal Anton-Chavez Francis Bragg, a Minneapolis musician and producer who worked under the name Regal the Rare, has died at age 29. His stepfather Jellybean Johnson shared the news in social media statements, writing, “Fly free son.” No cause of death was provided; a memorial celebration is planned this Saturday, May 1 at Winterland Studios…
Listen to LoochListen to Looch: this L7 documentary rocksMary Lucia • Apr 28, 2021Mary Lucia talks about 'Pretend We're Dead,' a documentary about the Los Angeles rock and roll band, L7. It's currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and other platforms.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Songs In BloomJesse Wiza • Apr 28, 2021Starting today, the Minneapolis Institute of Art will be presenting a virtual version of their annual floral celebration 'Art in Bloom'. Which songs about flowers do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Lizzo etc.Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Apr 27, 2021HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIZZO! Let's listen to all things Lizzo for today's 9:30 Coffee Break -- focusing on her projects past and present + solo work. What would you like to hear?