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September 02, 2014

Plant's 10th solo album lovingly layers elements in ways that mirror memory, creating new constructs from floating shards of the musical past.

First Listen: Robert Plant, 'Lullaby And... The Ceaseless Roar'

First Listen: Robert Plant, 'Lullaby And... The Ceaseless Roar'

Ann Powers • Sep 2, 2014

Plant's 10th solo album lovingly layers elements in ways that mirror memory, creating new constructs from floating shards of the musical past.

Sims, Jenny Dalton, Vision the Kid & Tru: This week’s Minnesota record releases

Sims, Jenny Dalton, Vision the Kid & Tru: This week’s Minnesota record releases

Staff • Sep 2, 2014

Sims: Field Notes EP Following the Doomtree crew’s recent book release, today Sims drops his new seven-track EP Field Notes. Sims has been performing songs from the new EP live, and recently made Andrea Swenson’s Friday Five for his “Sims Jong Il” video. When Sims recently visited MPR’s booth at the Minnesota State Fair, he told Mary Lucia…

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9:30 Coffee Break: Back to School

Sep 2, 2014

What songs should we play for back to school? Give us your suggestions and we'll pick a few to play for the 9:30 Coffee Break.

The Throbbing Hive with Wits' John Moe: iPhone 6 and Drones

The Throbbing Hive with Wits' John Moe: iPhone 6 and Drones

Sep 2, 2014

Today John Moe chatted with The Morning Show's Steve Seel and Jill Riley about the iPhone 6 and drones.

Today in Music History: Bjork Was Robbed

Today in Music History: Bjork Was Robbed

Sep 2, 2014

The Doors recorded their first demos, Michael Jackson went to no. 1, and Bjork was robbed Today in Music History.

Today’s Music News: The Beatles are still bigger than Beyoncé (barely)

Today’s Music News: The Beatles are still bigger than Beyoncé (barely)

Staff • Sep 2, 2014

It seems like Beyoncé can’t get any bigger, but actually she can: she’s still not as big as the Beatles, according to a Harris Poll of 2,306 American adults who were asked to name their favorite musical artist. The Beatles are on top, followed by Elvis Presley—then Queen Bey comes in at third. Rounding out…

First Listen: Ryan Adams, 'Ryan Adams'

First Listen: Ryan Adams, 'Ryan Adams'

Stephen Thompson • Sep 1, 2014

Ryan Adams' new album rewards extra attention: It's the sound of a genius who's only recently relearned what it's like to walk on steady footing.

Today in Music History: Blondie Gets Signed

Today in Music History: Blondie Gets Signed

Sep 1, 2014

Elvis bought his mom a car, U2 released their first album, and Blondie got a record deal Today in Music History.

Album Review: J. Mascis, 'Tied to a Star'

Album Review: J. Mascis, 'Tied to a Star'

Lindsay Kimball • Sep 1, 2014

J. Mascis's second solo album, which he self-recorded and produced, showcases the range of Mascis's songwriting talents and sonic interests. Straightforward and catchy, 'Tied to a Star' is a solid and complete album from start to finish.

First Listen: Delta Spirit, 'Into the Wide'

First Listen: Delta Spirit, 'Into the Wide'

Sep 1, 2014

Delta Spirit's highly anticipated new record Into the Wide will be released September 9. The music is receiving early critical acclaim from Stereogum, who praises its "sleek, metropolitan roots rock," while Esquire notes the record contains, "some of the most stunning songs of their career to date," and Baeble Music furthers, "one of the freshest and most exciting folk rock records of the 2010s."

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