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March 21, 2013

Foxygen - No Destruction, from the new album "We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace And Magic."

Foxygen - No Destruction

Foxygen - No Destruction

Jon Schober • Mar 21, 2013

Foxygen - No Destruction, from the new album "We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors Of Peace And Magic."

33 and 1/3: Guess each album cover

33 and 1/3: Guess each album cover

Mar 20, 2013

How well do you know your album cover art? We took album cover images from three songs we've already played today, scrubbed the identifying information and layered them each at one-third opacity. Can you name all three albums?

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9:30 Coffee Break: Spring Equinox

Mar 20, 2013

In honor of the Spring Equinox, we want to hear your suggestions of songs about thawing, blooming, flowers, etc - all things Spring. Give us your suggestions for our Spring Coffee Break.

YourClassical

Eating and Drinking with Lynne Rossetto Kasper: Go-To Gadgets

Mar 20, 2013

Today, Lynne spoke to The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill and shared her list of gadgets that make you a better cook. Listen to Lynne's picks and see her entire list at The Splendid Table.

Minnesotans nominated for two Independent Music Awards

Minnesotans nominated for two Independent Music Awards

Andrea Swensson • Mar 20, 2013

  The 12th annual Independent Music Awards—an international program aimed at honoring “exceptional independent artists traditionally ignored by mainstream media and big box retailers”—has announced its nominees for over 80 categories of awards. Among the nominees? Minneapolis power-pop quartet Sleep Study, and last year’s locally grown tribute compilation Minnesota Remembers Vic Chesnutt. I’ll admit, I…

Ulrich Schnauss - I Take Comfort In Your Ignorance

Ulrich Schnauss - I Take Comfort In Your Ignorance

Jon Schober • Mar 20, 2013

Ulrich Schnauss - I Take Comfort In Your Ignorance, from the new album "A Long Way To Fall."

Dawes returns to First Avenue in July

Dawes returns to First Avenue in July

Mar 19, 2013

Fresh from our day-stage at SXSW, Dawes is announcing a summer show back at First Avenue... and we've got all the info on the event and the pre-sale.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Mr., Mrs., or Ms.

Mar 19, 2013

We're taking a look at honorifics today for the 9:30 Coffee Break. So, bust out your favorite songs that feature a Mr., Mrs., or Ms. and let us know what you think we should play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Video Game Double Header

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Video Game Double Header

Mar 19, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the new Sim City video game off-line controversy and gender barriers being broken down in old school video games.

Minneapolis quintet Gloss are starting to shine

Minneapolis quintet Gloss are starting to shine

Erik Thompson • Mar 19, 2013

  Gloss are the type of young band that you just can’t help but root for. The emerging Minneapolis group features five affable musicians who are enjoying each and every exhilarating moment that comes with being a new group on the rise. The jangly, infectious guitar sounds layered throughout Gloss’s breezy debut single, “Front Porch,”…

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