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March 13, 2013

Gliss - Blur, from the new album "Langsom Dans."

Gliss - Blur

Gliss - Blur

Jon Schober • Mar 13, 2013

Gliss - Blur, from the new album "Langsom Dans."

Dave Grohl Finds Music's Human Element -- In A Machine

Dave Grohl Finds Music's Human Element -- In A Machine

NPR Staff • Mar 12, 2013

Dave Grohl and his bandmates in Nirvana were practically unknown in 1991 when they pulled up to Sound City in a rusted white van. But the album that came out of that session, Nevermind, turned rock music on its head. In his new documentary and accompanying soundtrack, Sound City: Real to Reel, the Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters founder pays homage to that studio.

9:30 Coffee Break: Nudie Suits

9:30 Coffee Break: Nudie Suits

Mar 12, 2013

How about an all Nudie Suit edition of the 9:30 Coffee Break? Give us your suggestions for musicians known to wear a Nudie Suit.

Kevin Beacham reflects on his history in the Twin Cities hip hop scene and new show H2 Local

Kevin Beacham reflects on his history in the Twin Cities hip hop scene and new show H2 Local

Kevin Beacham • Mar 12, 2013

I distinctly remember the moment I first became acquainted with Twin Cities hip hop. It was 1986 and I was living in North Chicago, Illinois. One day while listening to my favorite station, WNUR 89.3 FM—which was my primary source of hearing new hip hop—and they played an artist that I didn’t recognize. It started…

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Hater App

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Hater App

Mar 12, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about what the latest update to Facebook looks like and the "hater" app that provides an alternative to all the liking you're supposed to do everywhere.

The Cave Singers - No Tomorrow

The Cave Singers - No Tomorrow

Jon Schober • Mar 12, 2013

The Cave Singers - No Tomorrow, from the new album "Naomi."

Local Gig List: March 11-17

Local Gig List: March 11-17

Andrea Swensson • Mar 11, 2013

  The music portion of SXSW kicks off tomorrow, and there are lots of Minnesotans heading down to Austin, Texas to partake in this year’s festivities. But that doesn’t mean that those of us who aren’t going are completely out of luck. In fact, there are still plenty of us who will be in town, and there…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Move

Mar 11, 2013

Thanks to our listener Nancy, in Brooklyn Park, for today's Coffee Break suggestion. Let's get working on our "move" 9:30 Coffee Break with songs about "moving" or that mention the word "move."

YourClassical

The Sporting Life with Michael Rand: Huge Hockey Win Over the Weekend

Mar 11, 2013

Today Michael Rand chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the big weekend for Minnesota hockey, and the local basketball teams losing streak.

Album Review: David Bowie - The Next Day

Album Review: David Bowie - The Next Day

Mary Lucia • Mar 11, 2013

I hardly feel worthy of reviewing an album by possibly my favorite artist of all time, but it's my job to let the millions of Bowie fans know: you can rejoice! We've all been so hungry; it's time to be fed.

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