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October 31, 2016

Today's top music news stories include spooky Halloween fun, a new Justin Vernon profile, and updates on an upcoming Stooges documentary.

Music News: Here's a pumpkin that looks like Jon Bon Jovi

Music News: Here's a pumpkin that looks like Jon Bon Jovi

Oct 31, 2016

Today's top music news stories include spooky Halloween fun, a new Justin Vernon profile, and updates on an upcoming Stooges documentary.

Prince ‘dancing baby’ case could go to the U.S. Supreme Court

Prince ‘dancing baby’ case could go to the U.S. Supreme Court

Jay Gabler • Oct 31, 2016

While Prince’s estate moves through probate court in Carver County, another legal case related to Prince — one that began long before his death — has been appealed all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices haven’t yet decided to hear the case, Billboard reports, but they’ve indicated their interest by requesting…

Coffee Break: Halloween songs

Coffee Break: Halloween songs

Oct 31, 2016

Happy Halloween! For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention this spooky holiday?

Today in Music History: Iggy and the Stooges debut at a Halloween party

Today in Music History: Iggy and the Stooges debut at a Halloween party

Oct 31, 2016

Billy Idol caused trouble on tour; The Supremes started a four-week run at No. 1, David Bowie read poems on stage; and Iggy and the Stooges played their first live show, Today in Music History.

Hippo Campus announce new album, two Mainroom shows

Hippo Campus announce new album, two Mainroom shows

Jay Gabler • Oct 31, 2016

At long last, Hippo Campus have announced their debut full-length album. Landmark will be released Feb. 24, and a first song — “Boyish” — has already been released, with a new video added today. In tandem with the album news, the band announced a pair of headlining shows at First Avenue’s Mainroom, on March 11 and…

Album of the Week: Warpaint, 'Heads Up'

Album of the Week: Warpaint, 'Heads Up'

Mac Wilson • Oct 31, 2016

Warpaint's latest album features the danceable lead single 'New Song' alongside tracks that are more consistent with Warpaint's oeuvre of meticulous sounds best suited for a rainy day.

Music News: Bob Dylan breaks Nobel silence

Music News: Bob Dylan breaks Nobel silence

Oct 31, 2016

Today's top music news stories include Bob Dylan saying nice things about his Nobel; an 'Uptown Funk' lawsuit, and the revelation that the Smiths discussed a reunion less than a decade ago.

Thile and friends throw a spooky “Home Companion”

Thile and friends throw a spooky “Home Companion”

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 30, 2016

If I’d known how much A Prairie Home Companion spotlights music, I would’ve made it to the Fitz much sooner. Okay, maybe mandolinist Chris Thile’s upped the dosage in his new role as host. Saturday marked his third show after Garrison Keillor’s official departure. But from what I gathered during my first time at the quirky…

First Listen: Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions, 'Until The Hunter'

First Listen: Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions, 'Until The Hunter'

Stephen Thompson • Oct 28, 2016

Nearly 30 years into her career, Mazzy Star's singer still takes her time in the pursuit of beauty. Here, she works with My Bloody Valentine's Colm O'Ciosoig, as well as guests like Kurt Vile.

You Need To Know: Nyasia, an artist learning how to be “Vulnerable”

You Need To Know: Nyasia, an artist learning how to be “Vulnerable”

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 28, 2016

You know those people you connect with immediately? You meet, you start talking, and soon, you’re laughing non-stop. You have so much in common it seems like you might’ve been following the same paths for years. That’s how I feel when I meet Nyasia. Her full name is Nyasia Arredondo, but she goes by the…

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