Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Best part of breakin' upAnna Weggel • Feb 13, 2020Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and we have a special theme cooked up for you, so today, let's break up! What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that feature a breakup?
Local Current BlogReview and photos: Fillmore Minneapolis officially opens its doors with Brandi CarlileEmmet Kowler and Nate Ryan • Feb 13, 2020Even with the hype of a swanky new room with a historic name, Brandi Carlile was the real event. Brimming with charisma and flanked by her steadfast bandmates Phil and Tim Hanseroth, Carlile wailed and belted her way through a jubilant 17-song set last night in the official opening show of the new Fillmore Minneapolis.…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: The single experience Feb 12, 2020As we inch closer to Valentine's Day, we want to shine a light on the single experience. Maybe you're single and loving it. Maybe you're single and ready to mingle. Either way, Jill and Anna will be your dates this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that touch on the single experience?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: Booker T. JonesJay Gabler • Feb 12, 2020If you're musically inclined, you can play along with 'Time is Tight': Jones has written brief instrumental passages that appear in the back of the book, with a numerical key to tell you when to play each passage.
Local Current BlogValentine’s Day 2020: Live music highlights in Minneapolis and St. PaulSylvia Jennings • Feb 12, 2020February is in full swing, and it feels like it has been winter for years at this point. Luckily the Twin Cities have provided a diverse lineup events for this Valentine’s Day, which gives you every reason to get out and celebrate. From rowdy DIY gigs to a four-course dinner complete with a score of…
Listen to LoochListen to Looch: when the Stones come to townMary Lucia • Feb 11, 2020This week, Mary Lucia is joined by Jill Riley to talk about what to do when the Rolling Stones come to Minneapolis in May.
News and InterviewsJoseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder, diesAnastasia Tsioulcas • Feb 11, 2020The founder of the South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, which brought an innovative version of Zulu singing to a worldwide audience, died Tuesday in Pretoria. He was 78 years old.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: HinterlandAnna Weggel • Feb 11, 2020The Hinterland Music Festival in Iowa will be July 31 - August 2 and the lineup has been announced as of today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's take a listen to artists that will be playing this year's Hinterland.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Non-English lyricsAnna Weggel • Feb 10, 2020Last night Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" became the first non-English language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have non-English lyrics?
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Green Day, 'Father of All...'Jim McGuinn • Feb 10, 2020'Father Of All...' is a breathless burst of adrenaline, like guzzling Mountain Dew on top of your morning coffee.