Lord Echo - Digital HaircutJon Schober • Dec 31, 2013Lord Echo - Digital Haircut, from the new album "Curiosities."
On The Ball with Mark Wheat: Prediction TimeMark Wheat • Dec 30, 2013As the Premier League reaches the critical Christmas-New Year's week, it's time to make predictions. Have a look at Mark Wheat's picks and then share your predictions. And of course, Mark also has a music pick; this week, it goes out to Hull City.
The top 23 shared, most commented on stories of 2013Andrea Swensson • Dec 30, 2013Before we put 2013 to bed once and for all, we wanted to pause for a moment and reflect on some of the biggest music stories of the year. And there were quite a few stories that resounded deeply with readers and listeners, both in terms of how many comments and discussions they generated and how much you shared them with your own network of friends.
What bands would you rename for cold weather? Dec 30, 2013Recently, Mary Lucia and others referred to the weather forecast using the altered band name 'Uncle Two Below.' As the extreme cold settles in, what bands would YOU rename to work with this weather? Tweet us your suggestions using #coldbands.
The top viewed, most incredible in-studio videos of 2013 Dec 30, 2013We've put together the top videos of 2013, as viewed by you.
The Bad Plus battle subzero temperatures with ‘Rite of Spring’Andrea Swensson • Dec 30, 2013There’s something especially ironic about performing Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring during one of Minnesota’s darkest winter weeks, but the Bad Plus have made a career out of bending our perceptions of what we are hearing, seeing, and feeling. There are only three musicians in the band but they can somehow sound as rich…
First Listen: Peter Gabriel, 'Scratch My Back ... And I'll Scratch Yours'Stephen Thompson • Dec 30, 2013Four years ago, Gabriel released an album of covers. Now, the objects of his affection reciprocate.
9:30 Coffee Break: Zero Dec 30, 2013What songs feature the number "zero" in their title? We'll play some for your suggestions for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.
The Sporting Life with Michael Rand: Goodbye Metrodome Dec 30, 2013Today Michael Rand chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about the final game at the Metrodome, the possibility of coaches getting fired, and the U of M men's basketball team showing some improvement.
Listen: Sean Anonymous teams up with DJ Name, Phillip Morris and Lizzo for new 7″Andrea Swensson • Dec 30, 2013In preparation for his annual birthday bash—and his biggest headlining show yet—at First Avenue next Saturday, rapper Sean Anonymous shipped over a pair of brand new tracks off a new 7″ he’s releasing with DJ Name. This year marks the seventh in a row that Sean has celebrated his birthday by playing a show, and…
