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September 07, 2017

Today's top music news stories include an Ezra Koenig anime series, a King Crimson box set, and a new band for Brittany Murphy.

Music News: Watch the trailer for Ezra Koenig's anime series

Music News: Watch the trailer for Ezra Koenig's anime series

Jay Gabler • Sep 7, 2017

Today's top music news stories include an Ezra Koenig anime series, a King Crimson box set, and a new band for Brittany Murphy.

You Need To Know: Kielo, a Good Night Gold Dust member learning how to meditate

You Need To Know: Kielo, a Good Night Gold Dust member learning how to meditate

Cecilia Johnson • Sep 7, 2017

If you ever get a chance to spend time with Laura Schultz, do it. She’s the co-frontperson of Local Show Artists to Watch Good Night Gold Dust, an indie pop band based in Mankato, Minn. She’s an intelligent, thoughtful person who pursues growth. This year, she’s making her own space as a solo artist with her…

Coffee Break: Smoke and fire

Coffee Break: Smoke and fire

Anna Reed • Sep 7, 2017

Smoke is sprawling across the country as wildfires are spreading across several Western states. We don't want to make light of this situation, but we do want to focus on it musically this morning. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that reference smoke or fire in the lyrics?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Chrissie Hynde

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Chrissie Hynde

Sep 7, 2017

Chrissie Hynde was born; Led Zeppelin made their live debut as 'The New Yardbirds'; David Bowie and Mick Jagger were at No. 1; Michael Jackson reunited with The Jackson 5; and Keith Moon passed away, Today in Music History.

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?

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