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April 07, 2017

Teague Alexy's new album, 'Circuit Sessions,' releases April 7, 2017. The Duluth-based singer-songwriter (and also author and podcaster) joined Radio Heartland's Mike Pengra in the studio to talk about the making of 'Circuit Sessions' and to spin a few tracks from the new record.

Teague Alexy talks about his new album, 'Circuit Sessions'

Teague Alexy talks about his new album, 'Circuit Sessions'

Mike Pengra • Apr 7, 2017

Teague Alexy's new album, 'Circuit Sessions,' releases April 7, 2017. The Duluth-based singer-songwriter (and also author and podcaster) joined Radio Heartland's Mike Pengra in the studio to talk about the making of 'Circuit Sessions' and to spin a few tracks from the new record.

Coffee Break: Songs with insults

Coffee Break: Songs with insults

Anna Reed • Apr 7, 2017

Don Rickles, well-known stand up comedian and actor, has passed away at 90. Rickles was probably best known as an insult comic - using insults aimed at the audience or other performers. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with insults do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Prince released his debut album

Today in Music History: Prince released his debut album

Apr 7, 2017

CBS Radio launched the first national show about rock 'n' roll; the proto-Stones met at a blues club; Feist cleaned up at the Juno Awards; and Prince released his debut album "For You", Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Chastity Brown, Tabah, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Chastity Brown, Tabah, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Apr 7, 2017

Chastity Brown, “Carried Away” Rock/soul artist Chastity Brown lets fans into the recording process via video — and into her life via lyrics. Read more at Afropunk. Tabah, “Lucid State” In Tabah‘s latest video, directed by Kellen Witschen, a man incites an emotional purge. Tabah play Reverie tonight at 8:30 p.m. 26 BATS!, “Touch Mai Face” Both…

Waxing philosophical with Robyn Hitchcock in The Current studio

Waxing philosophical with Robyn Hitchcock in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Apr 6, 2017

In town to share the bill with longtime friends the Psychedelic Furs, Robyn Hitchcock stopped in The Current's studio to play three songs from his forthcoming self-titled album (releasing April 21) and to enjoy a deep and thoughtful conversation with host Mary Lucia.

Music News: Matt & Kim tour derailed by onstage injury

Music News: Matt & Kim tour derailed by onstage injury

Jay Gabler • Apr 6, 2017

Today's top music news stories include an onstage injury sustained by Kim Schifino of Matt & Kim, the deaths of two music notables, and a surprising story about the origin of the new Gorillaz album.

Spider John Koerner is 50 years into a career that's not ending any time soon

Spider John Koerner is 50 years into a career that's not ending any time soon

Mike Pengra • Apr 6, 2017

The legendary Spider John Koerner will be appearing at a show on Sunday, April 9, at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. Koerner is quick to emphasize that this is not a retirement party, though. Spider John Koerner stopped in the Radio Heartland studios to chat about a 50-plus year career in music that's not ending any time soon.

Coffee Break: Children and youth

Coffee Break: Children and youth

Anna Reed • Apr 6, 2017

There are two big reasons to celebrate today. 1. We got to talk to Raffi. 2. Sean's baby is nearly here. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention children and youth in the lyrics?

Today in Music History: Remembering Merle Haggard on his birthday, and the anniversary of his death

Today in Music History: Remembering Merle Haggard on his birthday, and the anniversary of his death

Apr 6, 2017

Elvis signed a contract with a film studio; the Beatles got started on 'Revolver'; Simon and Garfunkel had a No. 1 album; ABBA became European stars overnight; and Merle Haggard was born, Today in Music History.

Chase Bliss Audio: Guitar heroes go gaga for Anoka pedal company

Chase Bliss Audio: Guitar heroes go gaga for Anoka pedal company

Lillian Speakman • Apr 6, 2017

Inconspicuously tucked away in a second-floor shop in downtown Anoka is Chase Bliss Audio, a guitar effects pedal business selling its own brand of musical mojo. The relatively young company is designing and selling pedals that provide guitar heroes with a unique combination of digital and analog manipulation. For most of his life, founder Joel Korte has had a love for music…

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