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?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: Lana Del Rey's poetry bookJay Gabler • Nov 5, 2020A press release for Lana Del Rey's new poetry book, 'Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass,' approvingly quotes an NME review that describes the book as 'a new offshoot of the very specific world she's created as Lana Del Rey.'
News and InterviewsListen to Looch: interview with Bob GruenMary Lucia • Nov 4, 2020Mary Lucia interviews rock photographer and author Bob Gruen about his new autobiography, 'Right Place, Right Time: The Life of a Rock and Roll Photographer.' Gruen talks about the many artists he's worked with and befriended over the years, from John Lennon and Yoko Ono, to the Sex Pistols, to Sean Lennon and Mark Ronson.