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June 17, 2017

Secret Stash Records has announced the death of the soul singer, who in March had suspended his tour following a cancer diagnosis. Sonny Knight enjoyed a late-career revival, thanks to support from local record label and collective Secret Stash and his fiery horn-fueled band the Lakers.

Soul singer Sonny Knight dies at age 69

Soul singer Sonny Knight dies at age 69

Luke Taylor • Jun 17, 2017

Secret Stash Records has announced the death of the soul singer, who in March had suspended his tour following a cancer diagnosis. Sonny Knight enjoyed a late-career revival, thanks to support from local record label and collective Secret Stash and his fiery horn-fueled band the Lakers.

The High 48s perform in the Radio Heartland studio

The High 48s perform in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Jun 16, 2017

Bluegrass band The High 48s release their latest album, 'Daddy Was a Bank Robber,' on Friday, June 16. They stopped at Radio Heartland to talk with host Mike Pengra and to play some songs off the new record -- all the while wearing matching suits in the grand bluegrass tradition.

Music News: Lorde releases sophomore album; Seger hits streaming services

Music News: Lorde releases sophomore album; Seger hits streaming services

Jackie Renzetti • Jun 16, 2017

Lorde has released her sophomore album Melodrama to rave reviews, with Pitchfork naming it the Best New Album. Having already announced an international tour, she unveiled North American stops today — including a March 23, 2018 show at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The 20-year-old pop star has also made waves with her appearance…

Chinese tech company puts Bob Dylan lyrics inside potato chip bags

Chinese tech company puts Bob Dylan lyrics inside potato chip bags

Jackie Renzetti • Jun 16, 2017

These Bob Dylan-themed potato chip bags have started to gain buzz on social media, but don’t get your hopes up for “Lay’s, Lady, Lay’s” snacks. Instead of chips, each of the bags solely contains a different booklet of Bob Dylan lyrics translated in Chinese. Together, the eight booklets make up a Chinese version of Bob…

Coffee Break: Reunited bands

Coffee Break: Reunited bands

Anna Reed • Jun 16, 2017

In honor of Minneapolis band Semisonic reuniting for two shows this week to play their 1996 album 'Great Divide', what songs do you want to hear for today's Coffee Break from bands who reunited after at least five years apart?

Listen: unreleased Prince track “Father’s Song”

Listen: unreleased Prince track “Father’s Song”

Jackie Renzetti • Jun 16, 2017

Ahead of the Purple Rain reissue due out next week, another track from Prince’s vault has been made available for streaming. The instrumental track “Father’s Song” was originally intended to be included in the Purple Rain movie, Pitchfork reports. About 90 seconds of the song made it into the film, and other parts were re-purposed for the…

You Need To Know: Nick Jordan, who’s seeing ‘Dividends’ this summer

You Need To Know: Nick Jordan, who’s seeing ‘Dividends’ this summer

Cecilia Johnson • Jun 16, 2017

If there was such a thing as Performer of the Summer, Nick Jordan would be a Twin Cities shoo-in. Everyone from Billboard to Newsweek to New York Times podcast Still Processing is debating the candidates for this year’s Song of the Summer (which could be Calvin Harris’s “Slide,” DJ Khaled’s “I’m The One,” or any of the new Lorde singles), and each feature notes that…

Today in Music History: The Monterey Pop Festival began

Today in Music History: The Monterey Pop Festival began

Jun 16, 2017

The Monterey Pop Festival kicked off; Dylan recorded 'Like a Rolling Stone'; the Jackson Five enjoyed a summer TV variety show on CBS; the New York Dolls performed together for the first time since 1975, Today in Music History.

The Suburbs and Summit Brewing Company announce beer inspired by the band

The Suburbs and Summit Brewing Company announce beer inspired by the band

Hanna Bubser • Jun 16, 2017

What pairs well with a new album by the Suburbs? A new beer inspired by the Suburbs, of course! Summit Brewing Company and the the legendary Minneapolis rock band have teamed up to create “The Suburbs New Wave Ale.” The band’s newest release, Hey Muse!, will be available on June 23. In honor of the album…

Friday Five: 10-year-old rapper Khit Kat, Hippo Campus, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: 10-year-old rapper Khit Kat, Hippo Campus, and more new Minnesota music videos

Staff • Jun 16, 2017

A Minneapolis edition of Friday Fire Cypher kicked off over Soundset weekend with Sway Calloway. Sway in the Morning broadcasted live from Icehouse, with a rap relay featuring some of your favorite locals including BDotCroc, Juice Lord, Kaleem The Dream, and many more. “Is he a hyena?” Sway asked the crowd, using his signature term…

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