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July 24, 2014

Broken Bells bounce back right to the top this week as many of you tried to win tickets to their Aug. 3 show at the State Theatre. This is their second stop here this year in support of After the Disco; their tour kicked off back in Feb. with a sold out show at First Avenue.

The Chart Show: Broken Bells ring in at #1 ahead of big State Theatre gig

The Chart Show: Broken Bells ring in at #1 ahead of big State Theatre gig

Mark Wheat • Jul 24, 2014

Broken Bells bounce back right to the top this week as many of you tried to win tickets to their Aug. 3 show at the State Theatre. This is their second stop here this year in support of After the Disco; their tour kicked off back in Feb. with a sold out show at First Avenue.

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Waltz

Jul 23, 2014

What songs in 3/4 time should we play for our waltzes Coffee Break?

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Fusion Food

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Fusion Food

Jul 23, 2014

Today on The Morning Show's Eating and Drinking, James Norton chatted with Jill Riley and Steve Seel about his favorite fusion and multi-ethnic restaurants.

Today in Music History: The Jackson 5 Record Their Demo For Motown

Today in Music History: The Jackson 5 Record Their Demo For Motown

Jul 23, 2014

Frank Sinatra went to No. 1, The Clash found inspiration, and The Jackson 5 audition for Motown Today in Music History.

Today’s Music News: Beetles vs. a Beatle, and more

Today’s Music News: Beetles vs. a Beatle, and more

Staff • Jul 23, 2014

All things must pass: in a wince-worthy development, a George Harrison memorial tree planted in Los Angeles in 2004 has been killed by an infestation of—yes, beetles. A city councilmember says that the tree will be replanted. (Los Angeles Times) Dave Eggers, watch your back: Jack White‘s Third Man Records are going into the book…

First Listen: Bear In Heaven, 'Time Is Over One Day Old'

First Listen: Bear In Heaven, 'Time Is Over One Day Old'

Tom Moon • Jul 22, 2014

The Brooklyn band writes inventive epics that behave like highly concentrated energy shots. You have to pay attention, because key elements arrive and depart in a blink.

Five highlights from the 2014 Pitchfork Festival

Five highlights from the 2014 Pitchfork Festival

Andrea Swensson • Jul 22, 2014

When I departed Minneapolis for Chicago last weekend to attend the three-day Pitchfork Festival, I already knew that I was going to dig seeing Beck headline Friday night’s festivities and have a blast singing along to tUnE-yArDs and St. Vincent, both of whom have played Minneapolis this year. But I was also looking forward to checking out some new…

Sifu Hotman, Tropical Depression, Mark Mallman: This week’s Minnesota record releases

Sifu Hotman, Tropical Depression, Mark Mallman: This week’s Minnesota record releases

Aaron Bolton • Jul 22, 2014

Sifu Hotman Sifu Hotman is a relatively new group on the block, though its members are anything but. The new super group comprises Rhymesayers rapper Dem Atlas, spoken word artist and rapper Guante, and producer Rube. Their debut project Embrace the Sun will be next Tuesday. If you don’t have the patience to wait to hear the debut, the…

YourClassical

9:30 Coffee Break: Nonsense Words

Jul 22, 2014

What songs with a nonsense word (or words) do you want to hear for today's Coffee Break?

The Throbbing Hive with Wits' John Moe: The Customer Service Call From Hell

The Throbbing Hive with Wits' John Moe: The Customer Service Call From Hell

Jul 22, 2014

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Jill Riley and Steve Seel about the Comcast call from Hell that went viral, and the viral video of the girl who truly believed her dad stole her nose.

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