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June 01, 2017

Today's top music news stories include an Arcade Fire album announcement, a Fleetwood Mac star coming to the State Fair, and a Spike Lee party honoring Prince.

Music News: Arcade Fire announce new album, tour

Music News: Arcade Fire announce new album, tour

Jay Gabler • Jun 1, 2017

Today's top music news stories include an Arcade Fire album announcement, a Fleetwood Mac star coming to the State Fair, and a Spike Lee party honoring Prince.

Mary Lucia: What picks you up?

Mary Lucia: What picks you up?

Mary Lucia • Jun 1, 2017

Sometimes life can leave us feeling uninspired. Mary Lucia shares a Joe Strummer video that's quite inspiring, but wonders what works for you. 'Today I am looking for some inspiration,' Mary Lucia says. 'When you feel like this, what do you do? Is there any go-to thing? If you have any suggestions, lay 'em on me.'

Brandi Carlile reflects on 10 years of 'The Story'

Brandi Carlile reflects on 10 years of 'The Story'

Ann Powers • Jun 1, 2017

NPR Music's Ann Powers talks with Brandi Carlile about the singer's efforts to raise money and awareness for children who are affected by war and conflict.

Summer jam ‘LaCroix Boi’ pays homage to the world’s favorite nonalcoholic Wisconsin beverage

Summer jam ‘LaCroix Boi’ pays homage to the world’s favorite nonalcoholic Wisconsin beverage

Lillian Speakman • Jun 1, 2017

Ever wished there was a way for you to musically express your passion for those delightfully refreshing sparkling water drinks known as LaCroix? Well, Chicago rapper Big Dipper has you covered with the release of his seductive new track, “LaCroix Boi.” The single, which was just released today, is a R&B slow jam that serves…

First Listen: Ani DiFranco, 'Binary'

First Listen: Ani DiFranco, 'Binary'

Katie Presley • Jun 1, 2017

From a musician at home in revolution, here is an album about the quiet insurgence of maturity.

Actual Wolf announces Red House album, shares HALEY cover 'Hometown'

Actual Wolf announces Red House album, shares HALEY cover 'Hometown'

Jay Gabler • Jun 1, 2017

Actual Wolf is set to drop his first Red House Records release, an album called 'Faded Days.' We're pleased to share a track from the album, the HALEY cover 'Hometown.'

Coffee Break: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Coffee Break: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Anna Reed • Jun 1, 2017

In celebration of 50 years since the release of The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', we're going to play some alternate tracks from the 50th-anniversary deluxe version of the album for today's Coffee Break. In addition to the alternate tracks, what covers of songs from the album would you like to hear?

Jay’s Longhorn Bar opened 40 years ago today

Jay’s Longhorn Bar opened 40 years ago today

Jay Gabler • Jun 1, 2017

Jay’s Longhorn Bar was only open for a few years in downtown Minneapolis, but during that time it became the center of a booming punk and independent rock scene. “It was a little bit like CBGB with Cheers mixed into it,” remembered regular Sharon Samuels. Not only did local legends like Hüsker Dü and Curtiss A and…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Brandi Carlile

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Brandi Carlile

Jun 1, 2017

The Stones kicked off their biggest U.S. tour to date; Prince and the Revolution had a No. 1 album; Vampire Weekend went to No. 1 in the album charts; Jack White got married in an exotic location; and Brandi Carlile was born, Today in Music History.

Portugal. The Man top the chart again, land in hot water

Portugal. The Man top the chart again, land in hot water

Mark Wheat • Jun 1, 2017

Portugal. The Man have staying power, but a recent allegation says the song Feel it Still resembles a classic Motown track.

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