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September 08, 2016

MTV has announced a new show called Wonderland — a weekly program that will be the network’s first regular live music show in almost 20 years. The show will be co-hosted by Lizzo along with comedian Myke Wright and designer Rachael “Steak” Finley. Wonderland begins Sept. 15, and will feature performances by artists such as Tinashe and Ty Dolla $ign. (SPIN) Iman speaks…

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Music News: Lizzo to co-host MTV’s first regular live music show in two decades

Staff • Sep 8, 2016

MTV has announced a new show called Wonderland — a weekly program that will be the network’s first regular live music show in almost 20 years. The show will be co-hosted by Lizzo along with comedian Myke Wright and designer Rachael “Steak” Finley. Wonderland begins Sept. 15, and will feature performances by artists such as Tinashe and Ty Dolla $ign. (SPIN) Iman speaks…

First Listen: Kishi Bashi, 'Sonderlust'

First Listen: Kishi Bashi, 'Sonderlust'

Stephen Thompson • Sep 8, 2016

Throughout his third solo album, K. Ishibashi broadens his palette, rendering his sound ever more frantic, unpredictable, digital and danceable. Listen to 'Sonderlust' before its Sept. 16 release date.

Coffee Break: International Literacy Day

Coffee Break: International Literacy Day

Sep 8, 2016

September 8 is International Literacy Day, a day for schools, communities and organizations to unite around the world to raise awareness in the hope that it will enable increased accessibility to education in developing nations. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that reference reading and writing?

Music History Spotlight: ‘I’ll Never Go Back to Minneapolis’ by the mysterious Georgia Clay

Music History Spotlight: ‘I’ll Never Go Back to Minneapolis’ by the mysterious Georgia Clay

Jackie Renzetti • Sep 8, 2016

Each week on the Local Show, we dive into a release from Minnesota’s past and explore its origins in the Music History Spotlight. This week, Jackie Renzetti digs into the backstory of a mysterious release from Georgia Clay, which will be played on the Local Show this Sunday night between 6-8 p.m. Released in 1969,…

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Today in Music History: Remembering Patsy Cline on her birthday

Sep 8, 2016

Eddie Cochran signed with Liberty Records; 'Monster Mash' entered the singles charts; Marvin Gaye had an iconic No. 1 hit; Peter Gabriel released his fourth studio album; Bon Jovi went to No. 1 in a blaze of glory; and Patsy Cline was born, Today in Music History.

First fans eagerly apply for Paisley Park jobs

First fans eagerly apply for Paisley Park jobs

Jay Gabler • Sep 8, 2016

Unless you’re a pro athlete, it’s not typical to be interviewed by mulptiple news outlets immediately after applying for a job — but then, this was no typical job interview for Kat Dady of Brooklyn Park. She was one of the first people to apply for a job working at Prince’s house: Paisley Park. “I have a…

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You Need To Know: Catsax, an experimental trio used to “hanging off the cliff”

Cecilia Johnson • Sep 8, 2016

Sometimes it feels like Midwestern musicians could do anything. Some can uplift everyone’s day no matter where they go. Some invent a new instrument with the help of a few of their friends. Or, in Catsax’s case, some take their already packed musical schedules, plus a day job or two among the three, and pile on an…

The Chart Show: Bon Iver's '22, A Million' reaches first No.1

The Chart Show: Bon Iver's '22, A Million' reaches first No.1

Sep 8, 2016

Frank Ocean and Dinosaur Jr. make debuts; Wilco moves up big time; The Lumineers and Glass Animals are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Bon Iver's '22, A Million' reaches No.1 for the first time.

Chrissie Hynde talks 'Alone,' solitude and working with Dan Auerbach

Chrissie Hynde talks 'Alone,' solitude and working with Dan Auerbach

Chrissie Hynde • Sep 7, 2016

Today is Chrissie Hynde's birthday, but she's the one giving us a gift: The Pretenders have announced 'Alone,' their first album since 2008, produced by Dan Auerbach.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1989

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 1989

Sep 7, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from 1989. Now take the quiz: Listen to the mashup of five songs from the show, and see if you can identify them.

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