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March 18, 2014

What songs with a conversational duet should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break? We'll play some of your suggestions for today's playlist.

9:30 Coffee Break: Conversation Duets

9:30 Coffee Break: Conversation Duets

Mar 18, 2014

What songs with a conversational duet should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break? We'll play some of your suggestions for today's playlist.

Ecstattic compilation, Fire in the Northern Firs, and more Minnesota record releases this week

Ecstattic compilation, Fire in the Northern Firs, and more Minnesota record releases this week

KT Lindemann • Mar 18, 2014

Jake Ilika and the Heavy Set: Jake Ilika and the Heavy Set EP An experienced and multi-talented musician hailing from Winona, Jake Ilika’s live act ranges from intimate solo sets to expansive performances with his band, the Heavy Set. With the band, Ilika presents six gorgeous, thoughtful songs on the Heavy Set’s debut EP, out March 21.…

Barb Abney’s 20th Afghan-Whigs-iversary

Barb Abney’s 20th Afghan-Whigs-iversary

Barb Abney • Mar 18, 2014

Tonight marks the 20th anniversary of the first time I saw the Afghan Whigs live on stage. They were part of a quadruple-bill at Dayton, Ohio’s Hara Arena that also featured Guided By Voices, New Bomb Turks, and headliners the Breeders. A local TV legend, The Cool Ghoul, was the emcee for the event. My best…

Today in Music History: The Clash Release Their First Single

Today in Music History: The Clash Release Their First Single

Mar 18, 2014

The Beatles went to #1 for the 13th time, Police confiscated guns and ammo from Kurt Cobain, and The Clash released thier first single Today in Music History.

Save the Date: The State of Hip Hop at the Fitzgerald Theater on May 10

Save the Date: The State of Hip Hop at the Fitzgerald Theater on May 10

Andrea Swensson • Mar 18, 2014

89.3 the Current and MN Original are putting together a big hip-hop event at the Fitzgerald Theater on Saturday, May 10. Over the course of two hours we’ll attempt to answer some big questions: How did Minnesota become home to one of the largest and most diverse hip-hop communities in the country? What makes our hip-hop…

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: Song for the Non-League Sides

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: Song for the Non-League Sides

Mark Wheat • Mar 17, 2014

A bit of karmic comeuppance for Mark Wheat's schadenfreude as Manchester United lose 3 - 0 to Liverpool in a match that included a remarkable three penalties. Meanwhile, Minnesota United have been on tour in England, and their win versus Matlock Town F.C. last week is the inspiration for today's song pick.

First Listen: Howler, 'World of Joy'

First Listen: Howler, 'World of Joy'

Brett Baldwin • Mar 17, 2014

Minneapolis' own Howler deliver a muscular, poppy sophomore release 'World of Joy' on March 25. Stream the album in its entirety a week before the release.

Sober by Sober West, Part 2: Mark Mallman finishes liveblogging his alcohol-free trip to SXSW

Sober by Sober West, Part 2: Mark Mallman finishes liveblogging his alcohol-free trip to SXSW

Mark Mallman • Mar 17, 2014

Read Part 1 of Mark Mallman’s SXSW liveblog here. Day 4 “A drunk man’s actions are a sober man’s thoughts.” According to that phrase, on previous trips to Texas I’d thought a lot about dancing all night and eating jalapeno pepperoni pizza. However, this morning, a fried chicken bacon waffle sat in my belly like…

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9:30 Coffee Break: Luck of the Irish

Mar 17, 2014

We decided to focus on one aspect of the Irish for today's Coffee Break, their luck. What songs about luck or being lucky do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Today In Music History: U2 Take Their First Steps to Stardom

Today In Music History: U2 Take Their First Steps to Stardom

Mar 17, 2014

Ray Charles launched his record label, The Beatles added a woman to the mix, and U2 won a talent competition in Dublin Today in Music History.

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