Coffee BreakCoffee Break: On-Air Fest Nov 30, 2020This morning we are excited to announce On-Air Fest, coming Dec. 12 and 13. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from On-Air Fest artists?
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Low Cut Connie, 'Private Lives'Jim McGuinn • Nov 30, 2020'Private Lives' reminds us that the chain that is America is only as strong as its weakest link, that we're all in it together, and need to rise together, as hard as that seems at times.
Local Current BlogFriday Five: Dua Saleh, a new jeremy messersmith project, and more Minnesota music videosMaddie Schwappach • Nov 27, 2020Every other Friday, we highlight new Minnesota music videos on our Local Current blog. If you have a music video you’d like to be considered for an upcoming feature, send it my way! fridayfive [at] mpr.org. Dua Saleh – “angel rock” 2020 has been a big year for Dua Saleh. From releasing their remarkable EP, Rosetta, to…
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?
