News and InterviewsKim Shattuck, part of L.A. punk scene, dead at 56Lars Gotrich • Oct 3, 2019In addition to fronting The Muffs, The Pandoras and The Coolies, Shattuck lent her talents to a wide swath of some of L.A.'s most-beloved bands.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: TechnologyAnna Weggel • Oct 3, 2019October 3 is National Techies Day, which aims to encourage students to consider a career in technology. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention a form of technology? Think computers, virtual reality, robots, the internet, machines, etc.
Local Current Blog‘Don’t sell yourself short’: How musicians plan ahead to preserve their legaciesMarla Khan-Schwartz • Oct 3, 2019Whether or not we want to plan for it, we all inevitably die. A hard subject for some to grasp, death can bring forth a variety of emotions, conflict, or even chaos, depending on whether or not the deceased had a pre-established estate plan. To some extent, everyone has assets, but what happens when music…
Local Current BlogReview and photos: Clairo turns the Varsity Theater into her own private worldMaddie Schwappach • Oct 3, 2019Surrounded by hundreds of enthusiastic teens at the Varsity Theater last night, it was nearly impossible not to think about firsts. First loves, first heartbreaks, first losses. At a show that was likely the first concert for many, Clairo performed the anthemic and deeply personal songs of her first album, Immunity. Clairo exists in a…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: VampiresAnna Weggel • Oct 2, 2019Today in 1983, Bonnie Tyler was at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" - a song that was originally written to be a vampire love song in a Nosferatu musical. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are inspired by vampires?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: Debbie Harry's 'Face It'Jay Gabler • Oct 2, 2019Debbie Harry's 'Face It' is a stylish and fun yet poignant memoir straight from the Blondie singer-songwriter and art-punk icon.
Local Current BlogWelcome to Dizzyland: Dizzy Fae grows up, levels up, and manifestsLydia Moran • Oct 2, 201921-year-old Minneapolis-based musician Dizzy Fae has been in the news a lot recently, from interviews in British Vogue to nods in the New York Times. She performed a headlining set at World Pride this year, and dropped her second mixtape, No GMO, in June. Fae attributes its title to the experience of emerging from childhood,…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Sweater weather cozy timeAnna Weggel • Oct 1, 2019It's October 1st. The weather has drastically dropped. It's officially Fall. And Jill is rocking a glorious knee-length flannel. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what music do you want to hear that makes you feel cozy?
Local Current BlogIt’s our town, everybody scream! October 2019’s spookiest shows in Minneapolis and St. PaulLydia Moran • Oct 1, 2019Whether you’re in the mood for a punk show or an evening of jazz, a drag show or a performance that purports to “lift the mortal veil,” October (otherwise known as the 30 days leading up to Halloween) is rich with excuses to leave the house and breathe that crisp fall air. Below are some…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Memorable SNL performancesAnna Weggel • Sep 30, 2019Billie Eilish kicked off season 44 of Saturday Night Live as the musical guest this weekend, performing inside of a tiny, rotating version of SNL's Studio 8H. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists who gave memorable performances on SNL?
