ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Tame Impala, 'The Slow Rush'Jill Riley • Feb 17, 2020It's easy to push play on the album and get lost in the sonic environment, all you need is a pair of headphones to appreciate the creative mind of Kevin Parker.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Munson Love TimeAnna Weggel • Feb 14, 2020John Munson is joining Jill Riley this morning for a special set of sensual songs that can help inspire...activity....in the bedroom. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what requests do you have for Munson Love Time?
Local Current BlogMusic to wrestle by: P.O.S, Kiss the Tiger, and more welcoming NCAA visitors at MSP airportCaleb Brennan • Feb 14, 2020When droves of people come to the Twin Cities next month to compete in and view the 2020 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship at U.S. Bank Stadium, they’ll be greeted by local musicians who will be performing at the baggage claim and in the gallery mall of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. It’s part of…
Local Current BlogFriday Five: Heart Bones, Yam Haus, and more new Minnesota music videosEmma Manley • Feb 14, 2020If you have a music video you’d like to be considered for an upcoming feature, give me a shout at fridayfive@mpr.org! Heart Bones – “Open Relations” Heart Bones is the duo of Sabrina Ellis (frontperson of Austin, Texas bands A Giant Dog and Sweet Spirit) and local legend Har Mar Superstar. Here, Har Mar faces…
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.