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May 30, 2013

Bored Nothing - Let Down, from the self-titled new album.

Bored Nothing - Let Down

Bored Nothing - Let Down

Jon Schober • May 30, 2013

Bored Nothing - Let Down, from the self-titled new album.

First Listen: Camera Obscura, 'Desire Lines'

First Listen: Camera Obscura, 'Desire Lines'

Jacob Ganz • May 29, 2013

Early in her band's career, Camera Obscura's Tracyanne Campbell won constant comparisons with Belle and Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch, and rightfully so. But in the last decade, while Murdoch's Belle and Sebastian explored the more direct romantic sounds of '70s AM pop, Camera Obscura has quietly refined its grab-bag of arm-swinging brunette soul, swaying country and lite disco.

9:30 Coffee Break: Lost

9:30 Coffee Break: Lost

May 29, 2013

What songs that feature the word "lost" (or losing, lose, etc.) in the title? Thanks to listener Rena for today's 9:30 Coffee Break suggestion.

Eating and Drinking with Chuck Kanski: Rose Wine

Eating and Drinking with Chuck Kanski: Rose Wine

May 29, 2013

Today, Chuck spoke to The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about rose wine. Chuck brought along a bottle of Chateau Miraval (that's the wine from Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's vineyard) to sample and spoke about the upcoming New Vintage event.

Vita.mn unveils Music & Movies lineup at Lake Harriet Bandshell

Vita.mn unveils Music & Movies lineup at Lake Harriet Bandshell

Andrea Swensson • May 29, 2013

  Summer outdoor concert season is upon us! Hot on the heels of the Stone Arch Bridge Festival lineup announcement and last week’s Loring Park Music & Movies reveal comes news of Vita.mn’s annual Music & Movies showcase at the Lake Harriet Bandshell. This year’s lineup is especially strong musically. It will be the first…

Stone Arch Bridge Festival announces lineup

Stone Arch Bridge Festival announces lineup

Andrea Swensson • May 29, 2013

  The Stone Arch Bridge Festival will return to St. Anthony Main this Father’s Day Weekend with another free showcase of Minnesota bands. Over 40 acts will provide the soundtrack for the 70,000 attendees who come to peruse work by visual artists. The event has become a longstanding tradition, first launched and operated by Ira…

Remembering seminal Duluth punk band Bear Garden

Remembering seminal Duluth punk band Bear Garden

Walt Dizzo • May 29, 2013

  “We set our minds to make something real, something passionate,” remembers Mikey Ferrin. And so began the journey of three Duluth teens who crafted a sound and a movement that still inspires and resonates with a passionate and loyal Duluth following. Bear Garden played their first ever show to 12 people in a friend’s…

Bonobo - Cirrus

Bonobo - Cirrus

Jon Schober • May 29, 2013

Bonobo - Cirrus, from the new album "The North Borders."

9:30 Coffee Break: Medical Music

9:30 Coffee Break: Medical Music

May 28, 2013

What songs feature lyrics or titles with medical themes? The songs can mention hospitals, doctors, nurses, medicine, etc. Give us your suggestions and we'll play a few for the Coffee Break.

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: 8 Bit Daft Punk

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: 8 Bit Daft Punk

May 28, 2013

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about the soon to be released Xbox One and the 8-bit Daft Punk hack that's been all over the internet.

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