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September 07, 2017

Finishing strong in their 10th week, Queens of the Stone Age hit the top spot on the chart and picked up their first entry on the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

The Chart Show: Queens of the Stone Age top the chart

The Chart Show: Queens of the Stone Age top the chart

Mark Wheat • Sep 7, 2017

Finishing strong in their 10th week, Queens of the Stone Age hit the top spot on the chart and picked up their first entry on the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

Music News: Bill Withers releases first new solo recording in 32 years

Music News: Bill Withers releases first new solo recording in 32 years

Jay Gabler • Sep 6, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Bill Withers releasing a solo recording for the first time since 1985, Charles Bradley canceling his tour to battle cancer, and St. Vincent announcing a new album.

Mary Lucia: a documentary you must see

Mary Lucia: a documentary you must see

Mary Lucia • Sep 6, 2017

Yes, 'Searching for Sugar Man' came out in 2012, but Mary Lucia says if you haven't yet seen it, you need to put it on your must-see list. 'It's one of the best music documentaries -- one of the best documentaries, actually,' Mary says. 'So see 'Searching for Sugar Man' if you want to make your life better.'

Mapping The Vast Influence Of Holger Czukay, Alchemist Of Krautrock Legends Can

Mapping The Vast Influence Of Holger Czukay, Alchemist Of Krautrock Legends Can

Michaelangelo Matos • Sep 6, 2017

Czukay, who passed away Sep. 6 at his home -- also his former band's studio -- in Germany, was a classically trained musician whose influence seeped deeply into music history.

St. Vincent announces new album 'Masseduction,' releases new single 'Los Ageless'

St. Vincent announces new album 'Masseduction,' releases new single 'Los Ageless'

Andrew Flanagan • Sep 6, 2017

On Wednesday morning, St. Vincent released the details about her new album, a new single, and held a press conference in a display of media wrangling prowess.

Coffee Break: Fruit and vegetable band names

Coffee Break: Fruit and vegetable band names

Anna Reed • Sep 6, 2017

Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of The Cranberries, is 46 today. So for this morning's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands that are named after a fruit or vegetable?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Shake It Up' collects a half-century of music writing

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Shake It Up' collects a half-century of music writing

Jay Gabler • Sep 6, 2017

The Library of America dips its weighty toe into rock and pop criticism with 'Shake It Up,' a new anthology spanning a half-century of writing about artists 'from Elvis to JAY-Z.'

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Dolores O'Riordan

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Dolores O'Riordan

Sep 6, 2017

The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan was born; Eric Clapton helped out The Beatles; James Brown retired; Fleetwood Mac hit to the top of the charts for the first time; and Joan Jett sang an important anthem, Today in Music History.

Music News: Peter Dinklage was in a 'punk-funk-rap' band in the '90s

Music News: Peter Dinklage was in a 'punk-funk-rap' band in the '90s

Jay Gabler • Sep 5, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Peter Dinklage's 'punk-funk-rap' band history, a new Grandstand attendance record, and the decisive rejection of a handful of would-be Prince heirs.

Lady Lark gets the Minnesota State Fair dancing during her Local Show session

Lady Lark gets the Minnesota State Fair dancing during her Local Show session

Andrea Swensson and Cecilia Johnson • Sep 5, 2017

Pop/soul talent Lady Lark brought her full band to the Minnesota State Fair, recording a Local Show session at Dan Patch Park and inciting a dance party in the process.

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