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August 27, 2012

Indie hip-hop collective Doomtree are among the most influential forces in the Twin Cities hip-hop community. Founding member, P.O.S., dropped by the MPR booth to kick it with Mary Lucia and perform for the crowd.

P.O.S. performs at the Minnesota State Fair

P.O.S. performs at the Minnesota State Fair

Mary Lucia, P.O.S. and Scott Olstad • Aug 27, 2012

Indie hip-hop collective Doomtree are among the most influential forces in the Twin Cities hip-hop community. Founding member, P.O.S., dropped by the MPR booth to kick it with Mary Lucia and perform for the crowd.

Album Review: Divine Fits - A Thing Called Divine Fits

Album Review: Divine Fits - A Thing Called Divine Fits

David Safar • Aug 27, 2012

I won't deny Divine Fits the label of supergroup, if that's what it takes to convince you to listen. After all, they fit the profile if you follow their respective bands. Yet, "A Thing Called Divine Fits" isn't about flaunting chops or propping-up egos.

Caroline Smith performs at the Minnesota State Fair

Caroline Smith performs at the Minnesota State Fair

Steve Seel, Jill Riley, Scott Olstad and Caroline Smith • Aug 25, 2012

After Caroline Smith's performance at the MPR booth last year, there's little doubt that State Fair onlookers are in for a treat once again 2012.

Twin Cities Mayors interviewed by Mary Lucia

Twin Cities Mayors interviewed by Mary Lucia

Mary Lucia • Aug 24, 2012

Twin Cities mayors Chris Coleman and RT Rybak both stopped by the MPR booth at the State Fair for an interview with Mary Lucia.

Random Vinyl: Sandy Posey - Single Girl (1966)

Random Vinyl: Sandy Posey - Single Girl (1966)

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Aug 24, 2012

Sandy Posey was a pop and country crossover artist, but never left a huge mark on pop culture. On this record she covers Otis Redding's "I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)."

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Prince working with city of St. Paul to book outdoor show

Andrea Swensson • Aug 24, 2012

Strong rumors are swirling today that the city of St. Paul is in talks with Prince to produce an outdoor event, and that it’s tentatively scheduled for September 15. It’s likely it won’t happen at Harriet Island or the Xcel, but in total Prince fashion, the city and Prince are exploring unique sites, including a…

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Song of the Day: Leisure Birds

Jon Schober • Aug 24, 2012

Read about and download their new track "Egyptian Ring"

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Friday Five: Ol’ Yeller reunites, Bob Mould rips it up, and Atmosphere guests on new hip-hop compilation

Andrea Swensson • Aug 24, 2012

Local music notes from the week of August 20-24

Chastity Brown performs at the Minnesota State Fair

Chastity Brown performs at the Minnesota State Fair

Mary Lucia, Chastity Brown and Scott Olstad • Aug 24, 2012

Local singer-songwriter Chastity Brown's blending of folk, soul, roots and rock music has created a unique and new sound for the Twin Cities.

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Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic chats with The Morning Show

Aug 23, 2012

Krist Novoselic may be best known as the bass player for Nirvana, but he has spent recent years as a hobby farmer in Wahkiakum County, Washington and as a political reform activist.

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