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September 05, 2017

Today's top music news stories include tributes to Walter Becker, the closing of Club Jager, and Toni Basil suing Disney over 'Hey Mickey.'

Music News: Steely Dan band will continue in memory of Walter Becker

Music News: Steely Dan band will continue in memory of Walter Becker

Jay Gabler • Sep 5, 2017

Today's top music news stories include tributes to Walter Becker, the closing of Club Jager, and Toni Basil suing Disney over 'Hey Mickey.'

Album of the Week: Queens of the Stone Age, 'Villains'

Album of the Week: Queens of the Stone Age, 'Villains'

Brian Oake • Sep 4, 2017

For the first new Queens of the Stone Age album in four years, frontman Josh Homme once again reminds fans that he is someone who refuses to make the same album twice.

Steely Dan's Walter Becker dies at 67

Steely Dan's Walter Becker dies at 67

Jay Gabler • Sep 3, 2017

Walter Becker, the multi-instrumentalist who co-founded and co-led Steely Dan - one of the most popular and acclaimed groups of the 1970s - has died of an unspecified ailment at age 67.

Recap and photos: Phantogram, Lucius, Now, Now take over the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

Recap and photos: Phantogram, Lucius, Now, Now take over the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

Cecilia Johnson • Sep 3, 2017

Now, Now brought their friends, Lucius brought the charm, and Phantogram brought their hits to the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand for Music-on-a-Stick 2017.

Let's go maize-y: Prince honored in State Fair seed art

Let's go maize-y: Prince honored in State Fair seed art

Luke Taylor • Sep 1, 2017

The Minnesota State Fair has hosted a seed art competition every year since 1965. In 2016 and 2017, portraits of Prince have been numerous in the show. 'I believe that because of the following that Prince had, we're probably going to see those kind of things continue,' says Ron Kelsey, Superintendent of Crop Art at the State Fair. Read more about the seed art and view a photo gallery.

Coffee Break: Initials

Coffee Break: Initials

Anna Reed • Sep 1, 2017

We're looking forward to broadcasting live from the Minnesota State Fair tomorrow 3-7 pm, which a special performance from singer/songwriter JD McPherson. In honor of JD, what musicians do you want to hear for today's Coffee Break who go by their initials?

Friday Five: Shredders, Lena Elizabeth, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Shredders, Lena Elizabeth, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Sep 1, 2017

Shredders, “Cult 45” P.O.S, Sims, Lazerbeak, and Paper Tiger are Shredders, a new side project from the Doomtree quartet. Their self-titled EP includes “Cult 45,” which they pair with a goofy stunt in this video directed by Mercies May. As Lazerbeak puts it, “We basically threw a fake birthday party in my backyard for all of our…

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Today in Music History: Remembering Jerry Reed

Sep 1, 2017

Jerry Reed passed away; Atlantic Records bought Ray Charles' contract; Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery auditioned for radio; U2 released their first record; Mick Jones left the Clash; Tina Turner had her first No. 1 hit; and influential punk and new wave act Blondie signed to Chrysalis Records, Today in Music History.

Music News: 'Simpsons' composer Alf Clausen fired

Music News: 'Simpsons' composer Alf Clausen fired

Jay Gabler • Sep 1, 2017

Today's top music news stories include longtime 'Simpsons' composer Alf Clausen being let go, a debate over Prince's favorite color, and good news about Public Enemy.

Listen to tracks from a rare 1974 'Prairie Home' LP

Listen to tracks from a rare 1974 'Prairie Home' LP

Luke Taylor • Aug 31, 2017

This early recording - which actually predates the 'A Prairie Home Companion' radio show - has a sound that continues to inform the music and aesthetic of the program to this day.

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