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August 14, 2014

It's the third week in a row at the top for locals Trampled By Turtles, but otherwise we had a broad culling of Minnesota talent from the list this week, with Atmosphere, John Mark Nelson and Haley Bonar all falling off the Chart.

The Chart Show: Trampled By Turtles remain on top

The Chart Show: Trampled By Turtles remain on top

Mark Wheat • Aug 14, 2014

It's the third week in a row at the top for locals Trampled By Turtles, but otherwise we had a broad culling of Minnesota talent from the list this week, with Atmosphere, John Mark Nelson and Haley Bonar all falling off the Chart.

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9:30 Coffee Break: Left Handed Musicians

Aug 13, 2014

What left handed musicians do you want to hear from for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Dining Faux Pas

Eating and Drinking with Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl: Dining Faux Pas

Aug 13, 2014

This week Dara spoke to The Morning Show's Steve Seel about dining faux pas.

Strange Names to headline Tilia’s Augtoberfest as last Minnesota gig before moving to NYC

Strange Names to headline Tilia’s Augtoberfest as last Minnesota gig before moving to NYC

Lillian Speakman • Aug 13, 2014

For those of you looking to satisfy your summer block party cravings, this weekend offers the perfect opportunity: Tilia is hosting their fourth annual Augtoberfest (like Octoberfest, but on August—get it?) this Sunday, August 17 in Linden Hills from 2:00 to 10:00.  Great food and drinks, live music, and family fun can all be found this…

Today in Music History:  Adam Ant and The Alternator

Today in Music History: Adam Ant and The Alternator

Aug 13, 2014

The Clash made their first appearence, Curtis Mayfield suffered a tragic accident, and Cheap Trick scored a hit Today in Music History.

Lizzo and Caroline Smith team up for a hot new summer jam

Lizzo and Caroline Smith team up for a hot new summer jam

Andrea Swensson • Aug 13, 2014

It’s no secret that Lizzo and Caroline Smith are besties. When Smith launched her new soul-inspired sound last year Lizzo was right beside her on stage, and it’s rare that one of them will perform a solo shows in the Twin Cities without bringing the other out for a cameo. So when the two performers announced that…

Today’s Music News: Ryan Adams teams up with Elvira, and more

Today’s Music News: Ryan Adams teams up with Elvira, and more

Staff • Aug 13, 2014

Riding a wave of early acclaim for his self-titled album (to be released September 9) Ryan Adams has released a deliciously creepy video for single “Gimme Something Good” that features none other than Cassandra Peterson—a.k.a. TV legend Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. Tonight, you can catch Adams on Jimmy Fallon’s show. This might not be Peterson’s…

All the songs that have been #1 on my birthday, ranked from least awesome to most awesome

All the songs that have been #1 on my birthday, ranked from least awesome to most awesome

Jay Gabler • Aug 13, 2014

Here’s a fun project: use Wikipedia to make a playlist of every song that’s been #1 on your birthday. Here’s my playlist, and here’s my very subjective (it’s my birthday, after all!) ranking of the 41 songs that have topped the charts on August 13 since I was born in 1975. [Updated to reflect the songs that…

First Listen: 'Take the Last Train to Midway'

First Listen: 'Take the Last Train to Midway'

Luke Taylor • Aug 12, 2014

Celebrating their final season at Midway Stadium, the Saint Paul Saints will give away this vinyl album to the first 1,000 fans in attendance at Saturday's game. Get a preview of the album by streaming these tracks by local artists.

9:30 Coffee Break: Remembering Robin Williams' movies

9:30 Coffee Break: Remembering Robin Williams' movies

Aug 12, 2014

The world lost a legend of the sliver screen on Monday, so we'll pay tribute by playing the best songs that have been featured in Robin Williams' films over the years.

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