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May 31, 2013

Dan Israel - Live On, the title track from his new album.

Dan Israel - Live On

Dan Israel - Live On

Jon Schober • May 31, 2013

Dan Israel - Live On, the title track from his new album.

Daft Punk: still lucky - The Chart Show, May 30, 2013

Daft Punk: still lucky - The Chart Show, May 30, 2013

Mark Wheat • May 31, 2013

We're not the only ones who like Daft Punk. Apparently they went to #1 in 97 countries on the planet this week! Sold over 330,000 in the US to top Billboards chart (Vampire Weekend only sold 139K last week to be #1?!) And they became the biggest Spotify hit ever, outdoing Mumfords!

Local Radar: Erros Magicos

Local Radar: Erros Magicos

Jon Schober • May 30, 2013

  The Local Radar is getting a little revamp. Each week, we’ll focus on a single new release that we feel deserves a spotlight. Erros Mágicos Last summer, local psych rockers Magic Castles emerged from an extended slumber that began with their contribution to Moon Glyph’s Regolith Vol. 1 compilation in 2010. The two years…

9:30 Coffee Break: One

9:30 Coffee Break: One

May 30, 2013

What songs feature the number one in their title? We'll pick out a couple of your suggestions and play them for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Weekend Arts Roundup: Dance Concert, Play Excerpts, T-Shirt Printing

Weekend Arts Roundup: Dance Concert, Play Excerpts, T-Shirt Printing

Luke Taylor and Marianne Combs • May 30, 2013

Marianne Combs talks about three distinct arts events happening in the Twin Cities this weekend, ranging from dance to short plays to silk-screening.

Local Gig List: May 30-June 2

Local Gig List: May 30-June 2

Andrea Swensson • May 30, 2013

  Thursday, May 30 Heavy Deeds Hymie’s Vintage Records, Minneapolis 7 p.m., free, all ages With Poliça on a brief break from touring, Chris Bierden is seizing the opportunity to give his other main band, Heavy Deeds, some attention. The band just released their debut album, Light Lunch, earlier this month, and will play a free show…

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.

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