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April 30, 2014

There's a growing threat that, if we fail to act, could profoundly affect our lives. Like many species, bees and other insect pollinators are facing environmental challenges -- the biggest of which is loss of native habitat -- that jeopardize their very existence.

Policy and a Pint®: Bringing Back the Bees

Policy and a Pint®: Bringing Back the Bees

Steve Seel, Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl, Gary Reuter and Jospeh Zachmann • Apr 30, 2014

There's a growing threat that, if we fail to act, could profoundly affect our lives. Like many species, bees and other insect pollinators are facing environmental challenges -- the biggest of which is loss of native habitat -- that jeopardize their very existence.

Lyla Foy stops by New Hot

Lyla Foy stops by New Hot

David Safar, Leah Garaas and Lyla Foy • Apr 29, 2014

London singer-songwriter Lyla Foy stopped by New Hot to chat with host David Safar and to play a few tracks off her new record, Mirrors the Sky, out now on Sub Pop.

First Listen: Lykke Li, 'I Never Learn'

First Listen: Lykke Li, 'I Never Learn'

Katie Presley • Apr 29, 2014

The Swedish singer's third album forms the final installment in a conceptual trilogy — and it's extraordinary as both a collection of songs and a tactical re-wiring of her genre's circuit board.

A Nickel for their thoughts: Nickel Creek interview

A Nickel for their thoughts: Nickel Creek interview

Leah Garaas and Nickel Creek • Apr 29, 2014

Seven years have passed since the Nickel Creek's Farewell, For Now Tour and their 2014 release A Dotted Line marks twenty-five years since nine year-olds Chris and Sara Watkins and 12 year-old Sean Watkins banded together. Read their recent interview with Leah Garaas and enter for a chance to win a grand prize giveaway of front row tickets to their sold out show at the State Theatre May 11.

The Gospel According to Johnny Rotten: Lydon is Herod in new “Jesus Christ Superstar” tour

The Gospel According to Johnny Rotten: Lydon is Herod in new “Jesus Christ Superstar” tour

Ellie Fuqua • Apr 29, 2014

Update 6/2: The entire Jesus Christ Superstar American tour has been canceled due—say the show’s producers—to disappointing ticket sales. A New York Times article on the cancellation reports surprise and anger among cast members—though, perhaps tellingly, not so much among prospective audience members. * * * John Lydon, former lead singer of the Sex Pistols and Public Image…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Hey

Apr 29, 2014

What songs that have "hey" in the title should we play for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Sonny Knight, Silverback Colony, a Votel surprise, and more Minnesota record releases this week

Sonny Knight, Silverback Colony, a Votel surprise, and more Minnesota record releases this week

KT Lindemann • Apr 29, 2014

Sonny Knight and the Lakers: I’m Still Here In 1965, Sonny Knight cut a single in a studio on the corner of 2nd and West Lake Street. Nearly 50 years later, he returned to a new studio, the basement studio of Secret Stash Records, just a few blocks away, to record I’m Still Here, his new album…

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: What's Your Digital Shadow?

The Throbbing Hive with John Moe: What's Your Digital Shadow?

Apr 29, 2014

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about local artist Carolyn Swiszcz and her "Minnesota Goodbye," and Digital Shadow.

Today in Music History: Aretha Releases "Respect"

Today in Music History: Aretha Releases "Respect"

Apr 29, 2014

George Harrison kept the faith, Paula Abdul married a brat packer, and Aretha Franklin asked for a little respect Today in Music History.

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: Let's Build Our BPL All-Star Team

On The Ball with Mark Wheat: Let's Build Our BPL All-Star Team

Mark Wheat • Apr 28, 2014

Mark Wheat has no more adjectives to describe this unprecedented season in the Barclays Premier League. With two weeks left in the season, let's build our first XI BPL all-star team together. Make your player pick as Mark spins this week's track, a tune by HAIM.

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