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February 05, 2015

The Decemberists shoot up the Chart along with Modest Mouse; St. Vincent solidifies her standing; Father John Misty is inducted to the Hall of Fame; Punch Brothers, Laura Marling, Glass Animals and Hozier make Chart debuts.

The Chart Show: Decemberists blaze to the top, Father John Misty inducted to Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Decemberists blaze to the top, Father John Misty inducted to Hall of Fame

Mark Wheat • Feb 5, 2015

The Decemberists shoot up the Chart along with Modest Mouse; St. Vincent solidifies her standing; Father John Misty is inducted to the Hall of Fame; Punch Brothers, Laura Marling, Glass Animals and Hozier make Chart debuts.

The Last Revel perform in the Radio Heartland Studio

The Last Revel perform in the Radio Heartland Studio

Mike Pengra • Feb 4, 2015

The Last Revel always bring intensity and energy to their live performances, and that comes across in this in-studio session at Radio Heartland. You can even watch videos of the band's performances.

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9:30 Coffee Break: Vinyl in Song

Steve Seel and Jill Riley • Feb 4, 2015

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, we thought we'd celebrate the beauty of the spinning musical platter with songs that make reference to records in some way, shape or form. So, what songs mentioning records should we play for the 9:30 Coffee Break?

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Febgiving

Eating and Drinking with Heavy Table's James Norton: Febgiving

Feb 4, 2015

Today on The Morning Show's Eating and Drinking, James Norton chatted with Steve Seel and Jill Riley about his favorite holiday, Febgiving.

Premiere: ‘Over the Red Cedar,’ Charlie Parr’s first release with Red House Records

Premiere: ‘Over the Red Cedar,’ Charlie Parr’s first release with Red House Records

Jay Gabler • Feb 4, 2015

We’re excited to premiere “Over the Red Cedar,” a new song by Charlie Parr—and to share the news that the Duluth singer-songwriter has signed with St. Paul’s Red House Records, which will release Parr’s new studio album on April 28. The album, Stumpjumper, marks the first time Parr has recorded a solo record with the support…

Today in Music History: "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" Tops The Charts

Today in Music History: "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" Tops The Charts

Feb 4, 2015

Paul McCartney hired a lawyer, Karen Carpenter passed away, and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" topped the charts Today in Music History.

Today’s Music News: Prince plays his greatest hits at surprise London show

Today’s Music News: Prince plays his greatest hits at surprise London show

Staff • Feb 4, 2015

Prince and 3RDEYEGIRL played a surprise two-hour show in London on Monday night. The private show, in support of the charity Autism Rocks, included 34 songs including “When Doves Cry,” “1999,” “Little Red Corvette,” “FUNKNROLL,” and “U KNOW.” (NME) Now, will he show up at the Grammys on Sunday—and if so, what will he do? No one…

Review: London Grammar bring their polished sound to First Avenue

Review: London Grammar bring their polished sound to First Avenue

Aaron Bolton • Feb 4, 2015

On Tuesday night, London Grammar played a First Avenue show that had been rescheduled from Nov. 22. You would think a Saturday night show rescheduled for a Tuesday would thin out the crowd, but the Twin Cities decided that the polished and refined sound of London Grammar was worth losing a little weeknight sleep. The first…

Pachyderm and Seedy Underbelly owner John Kuker passes away

Pachyderm and Seedy Underbelly owner John Kuker passes away

Andrea Swensson • Feb 3, 2015

John Kuker, who ran the Seedy Underbelly recording studio as it migrated from Minneapolis to Los Angeles and New York, and who most recently renovated and reopened the historic Pachyderm Studio in Cannon Falls, Minn., passed away suddenly yesterday. He was 40 years old. Kuker got his start in the Twin Cities music scene with the original Seedy…

Son Little performs live in The Current studio

Son Little performs live in The Current studio

David Safar, Leah Garaas and Son Little • Feb 3, 2015

When it comes to music making, Aaron Livingston has been in the background for a long time. He's ready to come forward. Performing under the moniker Son Little, Livingston stopped by The Current studio to record a session for New Hot with host David Safar.

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