Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: 'Prince: Before the Rain'Jay Gabler • Oct 31, 2018A poignant new volume from the Minnesota Historical Society Press compiles images photographer Allen Beaulieu snapped of Prince just before his rise to megastardom.
Local Current BlogWhat is Halloween music – and why does it scare us?Colleen Cowie • Oct 31, 2018Growing up, Halloween was my least favorite holiday. As a kid (and to be honest, still as an adult) I was easily scared by almost anything. Having an entire day dedicated to the things that go bump in the night was like the embodiment of all my youthful nightmares— and one part of Halloween that…
Listen to LoochListen to Looch: Talking about 'Quincy'Mary Lucia • Oct 30, 2018This week, Mary Lucia and Derrick Stevens talk about 'Quincy,' a Netflix original documentary that looks at the life of music icon Quincy Jones. 'I absolutely loved it,' Mary says. 'I can't recommend it enough.'
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Already in their costumesAnna Weggel • Oct 30, 2018Halloween is tomorrow. What artists do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that are ALREADY in a costume? Thanks to Sean McPherson for today's theme idea!
News and InterviewsJoey Dosik talks about releasing his 'Inside Voice'David Safar • Oct 30, 2018Los Angeles-based artist Joey Dosik, is well known for his work collaborating with other groups like Vulfpeck, but now Dosik is also becoming popular for his work as a solo artist. Both his debut full-length album, Inside Voice, and EP, Game Winner, were released earlier in the year.
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Boston bandsAnna Weggel • Oct 29, 2018The Boston Red Sox have won the World Series, their fourth World Series win in 15 years. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Boston bands?
News and InterviewsTalking standup comedy with Judd ApatowJill Riley and Brian Oake • Oct 29, 2018Judd Apatow has been a writer, director or producer (or all of the above) on so many iconic TV shows and films -- from 'Freaks and Geeks' to 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' to 'Bridesmaids' to 'May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers' -- but Apatow has been returning to his roots in standup comedy. Ahead of his Nov. 7 engagement at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Apatow spoke to Brian Oake and Jill Riley about his work.
ReviewsAlbum of the Week: Low, 'Double Negative'Mark Wheat • Oct 29, 2018Duluth's Low returns with 'Double Negative,' an elegantly woven soundscape highlighting the band's greatest strengths.
Local Current BlogPhotos: Mitski gets moody at First AvenueEmmet Kowler • Oct 27, 2018For every bit of buzz Mitski has earned this year, she’s no new artist. Her 2018 release Be the Cowboy is her fifth album, following up her 2016 breakout Puberty 2. That said, it’s no small feat for any artist to sell out a whole tour, and that’s exactly what Mitski has done on her current…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Season of the WitchAnna Weggel • Oct 26, 2018Halloween is next week and we're feeling witchy today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention witches and spells?