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December 22, 2016

Today's top music news stories include a new Christmas mixtape from Chance the Rapper, new music from Nine Inch Nails, and a living room tour announcement from Craig Finn of The Hold Steady.

Music News: Surprise Christmas mixtape from Chance the Rapper

Music News: Surprise Christmas mixtape from Chance the Rapper

Daniel Nass • Dec 22, 2016

Today's top music news stories include a new Christmas mixtape from Chance the Rapper, new music from Nine Inch Nails, and a living room tour announcement from Craig Finn of The Hold Steady.

Watch Bon Iver, Live In Concert

Watch Bon Iver, Live In Concert

Bob Boilen • Dec 22, 2016

Earlier this month, Justin Vernon and his team put on a transcendent performance aimed at soul-searching and purpose over pop and stardom at a cavernous warehouse in Brooklyn.

Coffee Break: Merry Christmas, Coffee Breakers

Coffee Break: Merry Christmas, Coffee Breakers

Anna Reed • Dec 22, 2016

We've got something a little different planned for tomorrow's Coffee Break, so we're going all Christmas today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Christmas songs do you want to hear?

Rock & Roll Lifestyle: TV/book recs from Tracy Mumford and Jeff Kamin

Rock & Roll Lifestyle: TV/book recs from Tracy Mumford and Jeff Kamin

Anna Reed • Dec 22, 2016

MPR News Producer Tracy Mumford and Books and Bars Host Jeff Kamin stopped by Oake & Riley in the Morning to share their top recommendations for watching and reading over the holiday. Whether you want to sit down with the family or avoid the heck out of them, we've got you covered.

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Mall of America movie theater to close; entertainment venue moving in

Cecilia Johnson • Dec 22, 2016

If any experience can make you wish to sit down in a dark room, transported to distant places and times, it’s shopping at the Mall of America. The Theatres at Mall of America, a 14-screen movie theater owned and operated by the shopping center itself, has served as that sanctuary for eight years. But according to the Theatres’ Twitter…

Today in Music History: "Like A Virgin" hits No. 1

Today in Music History: "Like A Virgin" hits No. 1

Dec 22, 2016

Today in Music History: Madonna went No. 1 with "Like A Virgin", one-time Faces drummer Kenney Jones became the permanent replacement for the recently deceased Keith Moon in The Who, and Joe Cocker died of lung cancer at age 70.

Davina and the Vagabonds - Santa Bring My Baby Back (to Me)

Davina and the Vagabonds - Santa Bring My Baby Back (to Me)

Dec 22, 2016

Davina and the Vagabonds - Santa Bring My Baby Back (to Me)

Music News: Paul McCartney joins the Roots and friends for 'Wonderful Christmastime'

Music News: Paul McCartney joins the Roots and friends for 'Wonderful Christmastime'

Jay Gabler • Dec 22, 2016

Today's top music news stories include a 'Wonderful Christmastime' rendition by Paul McCartney and friends, Jack White renovating Bob Dylan's couch, and Bon Iver's engineer talking about how '22, A Million' was made.

The Chart Show: Bon Iver tops out 2016

The Chart Show: Bon Iver tops out 2016

Mark Wheat • Dec 22, 2016

Margaret Glaspy, Bishop Briggs and Band of Horses make debuts; Car Seat Headrest, Sylvan Esso and Hippo Campus are inducted to the Hall of Fame; and Bon Iver is the last No.1 of 2016.

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 2006

Take The Current's Time Machine Quiz: 2006

Daniel Nass • Dec 21, 2016

On Tuesday night, Bill DeVille hosted a Time Machine all about music from 2006. 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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