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November 29, 2016

Today's top music news stories include Rolling Stone's list of the best albums of the year, a best-videos list from Pitchfork, and an update on Kanye West's condition.

Music News: Rolling Stone names Beyonce's 'Lemonade' best album of 2016

Music News: Rolling Stone names Beyonce's 'Lemonade' best album of 2016

Jay Gabler • Nov 29, 2016

Today's top music news stories include Rolling Stone's list of the best albums of the year, a best-videos list from Pitchfork, and an update on Kanye West's condition.

Dead Man Winter's Dave Simonett talks new music, First Avenue show

Dead Man Winter's Dave Simonett talks new music, First Avenue show

Cecilia Johnson • Nov 28, 2016

Dave Simonett (of Trampled By Turtles) stops into the studio to discuss the return of his band Dead Man Winter.

Watch Margo Price's Tiny Desk Concert

Watch Margo Price's Tiny Desk Concert

Bob Boilen • Nov 28, 2016

On the morning after Election Day, the Nashville musician and her band visited the Tiny Desk to play three cathartic country songs loaded with new political meaning.

DJ Pick of the Week: Mary Lucia, The Orwells, 'They Put a Body in the Bayou'

DJ Pick of the Week: Mary Lucia, The Orwells, 'They Put a Body in the Bayou'

Mary Lucia • Nov 28, 2016

The Orwells formed in high school, and they released their debut album 'Disgraceland' in 2014. They're back with another solid rock 'n' roll album, 'Terrible Human Beings,' from which comes Mary Lucia's DJ Pick of the Week: 'They Put a Body in the Bayou.'

Coffee Break: Shop, buy, sell

Coffee Break: Shop, buy, sell

Anna Reed • Nov 28, 2016

It's Cyber Monday - one of the biggest shopping days of the year when people take to the Internet to find online deals. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention shopping, buying, selling, etc.?

Paisley Park announces Celebration 2017: Four-day gathering to mark anniversary of Prince’s death

Paisley Park announces Celebration 2017: Four-day gathering to mark anniversary of Prince’s death

Jay Gabler • Nov 28, 2016

Paisley Park has announced that will host a four-day gathering this spring to mark the first anniversary of Prince’s April 21 death. “Celebration 2017,” which will take place at the Chanhassen venue from April 20-23, is billed as an event “bringing together musicians, creative personnel, special guests and friends who worked closest with Prince and…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday to Berry Gordy, founder of Motown

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday to Berry Gordy, founder of Motown

Nov 28, 2016

Elvis scored his third No.1 hit; Nirvana rallied against lip-syncing; R.E.M had their first top 10 hit with "The One I Love"; and Berry Gordy was born, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Regina Spektor, 'Remember Us To Life'

Album of the Week: Regina Spektor, 'Remember Us To Life'

David Safar • Nov 28, 2016

Regina's Spektor's seventh studio album is a collection of 11 songs that stay true to her artistic vision while subtly experimenting with arrangements and instrumentation in the process.

American Wrestlers - Give Up

American Wrestlers - Give Up

Nov 28, 2016

American Wrestlers - Give Up

Music News: Paisley Park selling replicas of Prince's Cloud guitar

Music News: Paisley Park selling replicas of Prince's Cloud guitar

Jay Gabler • Nov 27, 2016

Today's top music news stories include Paisley Park selling replicas of Prince's Cloud guitar, the burning of punk memorabilia, and Elton John denying reports of a presidential inauguration booking.

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