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December 29, 2015

We asked, you voted! All December long, you -- the music lover -- voted for your favorite new artists that emerged in 2015, and the results are in!

Top 89 of 2015: Best New Bands

Leah Garaas • Dec 29, 2015

We asked, you voted! All December long, you -- the music lover -- voted for your favorite new artists that emerged in 2015, and the results are in!

Top 89 of 2015: Musician Social Media Accounts

Leah Garaas • Dec 29, 2015

We asked, you voted! All December long, you -- the music lover -- voted for your favorite artist or band social media accounts, and the results are in!

Today’s Music News: Reunited Guns N’ Roses reportedly to headline Coachella

Staff • Dec 29, 2015

Billboard is reporting that multiple reliable sources have confirmed Guns N’ Roses — featuring the reunited trio of singer Axl Rose, guitarist Slash, and bassist Duff McKagan — will headline Coachella in April, with a Las Vegas show and a possible stadium tour to follow. If you’re crossing your fingers that GNR will come to TCF Bank…

Top 89 of 2015: Albums

Leah Garaas • Dec 29, 2015

We asked, you voted! All December long, you -- the music lover -- voted for your favorite albums released in 2015, and the results are in!

9:30 Coffee Break: National Thank You Note Day

Anna Reed • Dec 29, 2015

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, we're looking for songs whose lyrics mention gratitude or saying thanks.

Throbbing Hive with John Moe: Viral vids and working for exposure

Dec 29, 2015

Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m., John Moe stops in to the Morning Show to share the latest news in technology. Today, John chatted with Jade and Sean about viral videos and the "For Exposure" Twitter feed.

Today in Music History: Bob Marley stamps issued in Jamaica

Dec 29, 2015

Jim Croce scored his second No. 1 U.S. single of the year when "Time In A Bottle" went to the top of the charts; Madonna was at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Like A Virgin"; Sets of commemorative stamps in memory of Bob Marley were issued in Jamaica, Today in Music History.

Today in Music History: Madonna was No. 1 with 'Like A Virgin'

Dec 29, 2015

Jim Croce scored his second No. 1 U.S. single of the year when 'Time In A Bottle' went to the top of the charts; Pollstar reported that Bon Jovi was the highest earning touring act of the year; and Madonna was at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Like A Virgin", Today in Music History.

New Year’s Eve 2015 in the Twin Cities: 13 great shows to see

Emily Raffesberger • Dec 29, 2015

New Year’s Eve with Tickle Torture Fine Line, Minneapolis 8 p.m., $20/$50, 18+ A Tickle Torture concert is an experience that you’ve got to see to believe — and why not on New Year’s Eve? Tickets and information here Transmission with DJ Jake Rudh Varsity Theater, Minneapolis 10 p.m., $8/$10 If you’re feeling a little nostalgic…

Win classic albums on vinyl from the Kinks, Nick Cave, Motorhead

Leah Garaas • Dec 29, 2015

With Dave and Ray Davies reuniting for a performance over the weekend, enter for a chance to win a Kinks boxset plus three classic albums including Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and Motorhead from The Current!

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