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?
Local Current BlogHalloween 2018: Live music and more in the Twin CitiesHanna Bubser • Oct 26, 2018Any holiday is a great excuse to get out of the house and enjoy live events throughout the Twin Cities, but Halloween, in particular, seems to draw in a whole host of shows. This year is no different. From themed dance parties and costume contests to concerts that just so happen to fall on the…
Local Current BlogFriday Five: Graveyard Club, the Nightingale Trio, and more new Minnesota music videosCecilia Johnson • Oct 26, 2018Graveyard Club – Witchcraft It’s Graveyard Club season, that last week of October when spookiness zooms around town on a broomstick. Observe this period by watching the new Graveyard Club video, downloading “Witchcraft” here, and/or attending their single release show (featuring Holly Hansen as opener) tomorrow at the Parkway. The Nightingale Trio – Sub O Salcie Pletoasă The…
Local Current Blog‘Black-ish’ to pay tribute to Prince with 100th episodeSimone Cazares • Oct 25, 2018The ABC sitcom black-ish will be celebrating its 100th episode with a tribute to Prince. The series, which explores issues around race and class in the United States and how it applies to African-American families, is a hit that’s now in its fifth season. The episode’s date hasn’t officially been announced, but the 100th episode…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: (Parenthetic titles)Anna Weggel • Oct 25, 2018Let's keep it easy this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that include parentheses in their titles?
Local Current BlogBob Mould announces new music, tour and album ‘Sunshine Rock’Simone Cazares • Oct 25, 2018Bob Mould has just released his new single “Sunshine Rock” with the announcement of his upcoming album and tour. The album, also called Sunshine Rock, will be released on Feb. 8 with an international tour starting shortly after on the 14th. Sunshine Rock is the first album Mould has released since Patch the Sky in 2016.…
News and InterviewsFirst Avenue to purchase Fitzgerald Theater from MPRLuke Taylor • Oct 24, 2018The 1910-built, 1,000-seat venue has been operated by Minnesota Public Radio since 1980. Minneapolis-based First Avenue, one of the longest running, independently owned clubs in the U.S., looks to help 'grow St. Paul's music scene' once the deal is finalized.
Local Current BlogMinnesota Timberwolves to honor Prince with special uniforms inspired by ‘Purple Rain’Colleen Cowie • Oct 24, 2018Photos have leaked of the Timberwolves’ new purple and black Prince-inspired uniforms. The uniform includes a black jersey and shorts with purple lettering reminiscent of the font on the Purple Rain album cover. The uniform is part of the City Edition series, which the NBA launched last year in partnership with Nike. The City Edition uniforms, worn only…
Coffee BreakCoffee Break: Mamas and the papasAnna Weggel • Oct 24, 2018Thanks to listener Loran for today's theme suggestion -- he says "Counter to the rebellious tone of rock, I think there are a lot of songs what recommend listening to your parents." For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that offer advice to or from parents?
Rock and Roll Book ClubRock and Roll Book Club: Lily AllenJay Gabler • Oct 24, 2018Lily Allen's new memoir is a fascinating, honest account by one of the most compelling indie-pop artists of her generation.