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August 31, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a U2 album announcement, a Kanye countersuit, and a Mick Ronson documentary teaser.

Music News: U2 announce album, share new music

Music News: U2 announce album, share new music

Jay Gabler • Aug 31, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a U2 album announcement, a Kanye countersuit, and a Mick Ronson documentary teaser.

The Chart Show: JD McPherson enters the chart, playing two free State Fair shows

The Chart Show: JD McPherson enters the chart, playing two free State Fair shows

Mark Wheat • Aug 31, 2017

Spoon hopped back up to the top spot on the chart this week, with new entries from JD McPherson and J. Roddy Walston and the Business.

State Fair Grandstand guru shares how she almost booked Prince

State Fair Grandstand guru shares how she almost booked Prince

Tim Nelson • Aug 30, 2017

Grandstand shows are a highlight of the Minnesota State Fair, and it's Renee Alexander's job to bring in those shows every year. Looking back on the many acts she's successfully booked, Alexander considers Prince 'the one that got away.'

Listen to the new song from Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile

Listen to the new song from Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile

Lars Gotrich • Aug 30, 2017

Watch a charming video for 'Over Everything,' the first single from Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile's album-length collaboration, 'Lotta Sea Lice,' due Oct. 13.

Robinson and Rohe perform in the Radio Heartland studio

Robinson and Rohe perform in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Aug 30, 2017

Robinson and Rohe comprise two classically trained musicians -- Liam Robinson and Jean Rohe -- who perform a unique combination of old-time mountain folk and mid-Twentieth Century jazz. Now touring in support of their new album, 'Hunger,' Robinson and Rohe visited the Radio Heartland studio for a session hosted by Mike Pengra.

Coffee Break: Newspaper

Coffee Break: Newspaper

Aug 30, 2017

Thanks to Tim for writing in with today's Coffee Break theme. The Star Tribune, formerly Minneapolis Tribune and the competing Minneapolis Daily Star, is 150 years old. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that reference the news, newspapers or journalists?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Murder Ballads,' featuring Robert Finley and Dan Auerbach

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Murder Ballads,' featuring Robert Finley and Dan Auerbach

Jay Gabler • Aug 30, 2017

'Murder Ballads' is a graphic novel featuring an original soundtrack created by bluesman Robert Finley and rocker Dan Auerbach.

Today in Music History: KC and the Sunshine Band "get down"

Today in Music History: KC and the Sunshine Band "get down"

Aug 30, 2017

James Taylor covers Marvin Gaye; The Rolling Stones released 'Tattoo You' and KC and the Sunshine Band "get down", Today in Music History.

Music News: Outcry follows revelation that Club Jager owner donated to David Duke

Music News: Outcry follows revelation that Club Jager owner donated to David Duke

Jay Gabler • Aug 29, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a revelation about a David Duke donation by a local bar owner; the death of a member of Soul II Soul; and joint release announcements.

Mary Lucia: not the reaction I expected

Mary Lucia: not the reaction I expected

Mary Lucia • Aug 29, 2017

Have you ever had to track down a parcel that's trying to reach your address? Mary Lucia had to do that this morning ... but the reaction she got from someone she asked for help was not what she expected. Watch video of Mary sharing her story.

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