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May 10, 2013

  With the same-sex marriage bill expected to pass through the senate on Monday and be signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton on Tuesday, supporters of the marriage equality movement are going to have something to celebrate next week. And the first song they’ll play when the bill is passed? The Suburbs’ 1984 hit…

Chan Poling talks about ‘Love is the Law’ and same-sex marriage in Minnesota

Chan Poling talks about ‘Love is the Law’ and same-sex marriage in Minnesota

Andrea Swensson • May 10, 2013

  With the same-sex marriage bill expected to pass through the senate on Monday and be signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton on Tuesday, supporters of the marriage equality movement are going to have something to celebrate next week. And the first song they’ll play when the bill is passed? The Suburbs’ 1984 hit…

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs For Mom

9:30 Coffee Break: Songs For Mom

May 10, 2013

What songs about mom or mother should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break? Feel free to share a story about your mom in the comments and we'll celebrate mothers for the Coffee Break.

Movie Maven: 'The Great Gatsby'

Movie Maven: 'The Great Gatsby'

Luke Taylor and Stephanie Curtis • May 10, 2013

Stephanie Curtis reviews director Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's signature work.

Friday Five: New Y.N.RichKids, Grant Hart, Villa Rosa, more

Friday Five: New Y.N.RichKids, Grant Hart, Villa Rosa, more

Andrea Swensson • May 10, 2013

  Slip on your headphones and get ready to have a little desk chair dance party—these are five fresh tracks and videos from Minnesota artists that are guaranteed to bring a little sunshine to your afternoon. Y.N.RichKids The Kids are back! “My Bike” is Y.N.RichKids’ first video and single since their viral hit “Hot Cheetos…

Interview with The Runaways' Cherie Currie

Interview with The Runaways' Cherie Currie

May 10, 2013

What is it like to be a 15-year-old punk rock lead singer of a band touring Japan? Cherie Currie, lead singer for The Runaways, joins Jill Riley to talk about her start in the band, the pitfalls of being a girl group, and life after teenage fame.

Today in Music History: The Turtles Play the Nixon White House

Today in Music History: The Turtles Play the Nixon White House

May 10, 2013

Pet Shop Boys were No.1, Bono was born, and The Turtles visited the White House Today in Music History.

Duluth artist Kip Praslowicz re-imagines the concept of concert photography

Duluth artist Kip Praslowicz re-imagines the concept of concert photography

Andrea Swensson • May 10, 2013

  In this dizzying digital age, concert photography is everywhere. Attend a show at any sized venue these days, and tiny glowing screens light up every corner of the room. From the sea of smart phones in the audience DSLR-equipped shooters crammed into the pit in front of the stage, everyone seems to be angling…

VANDAAM - Electron Oceans

VANDAAM - Electron Oceans

Jon Schober • May 10, 2013

VANDAAM - Electron Oceans, from the new self-titled EP.

Will Daft Punk get lucky this week? - The Chart Show - May 9, 2013

Will Daft Punk get lucky this week? - The Chart Show - May 9, 2013

Mark Wheat • May 10, 2013

The Robots are coming! The robots are coming!! Daft Punk, notorious for wearing helmets when they perform as if robotic, have a huge hit on their hands.

Duluth Homegrown 2013: Highlights from the 15th annual music festival

Duluth Homegrown 2013: Highlights from the 15th annual music festival

Andrea Swensson • May 9, 2013

  Now in its 15th year, the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival is officially an institution. That much was clear as soon as I picked up the festival guide, a meaty, 82-page directory of all of the shows happening over the eight days of Homegrown; in addition to a play-by-play of each day and descriptions of…

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