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September 22, 2017

On Friday, Sept. 22, the Killers release 'Wonderful Wonderful,' their first full-length album since 2012's 'Battle Born.' Jade connected with the Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers by phone to talk about the new record. 'It took a while, but we finally got to where we wanted to go,' Flowers says. Listen to the complete interview.

Brandon Flowers talks about The Killers' new album, 'Wonderful Wonderful'

Brandon Flowers talks about The Killers' new album, 'Wonderful Wonderful'

Jade • Sep 22, 2017

On Friday, Sept. 22, the Killers release 'Wonderful Wonderful,' their first full-length album since 2012's 'Battle Born.' Jade connected with the Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers by phone to talk about the new record. 'It took a while, but we finally got to where we wanted to go,' Flowers says. Listen to the complete interview.

Prince items from Susannah Melvoin and others go up for auction

Prince items from Susannah Melvoin and others go up for auction

Hanna Bubser • Sep 22, 2017

Yet another Prince auction is upon us, and this roundup includes items once belonging to Susannah Melvoin, who was long close to Prince and is sister to Wendy Melvoin of the Revolution. Other offerings include items from Prince’s former horn player Eric Leeds, assistant tour manager Gwen Leeds, and costume designer Helen Hiatt. Currently, it…

Coffee Break: No cars go

Coffee Break: No cars go

Anna Reed • Sep 22, 2017

Today is World Car Free Day, where people are encouraged to give up driving their car for a day and instead find a more environmentally-friendly, sustainable way of getting around. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature alternative forms of transportation?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Joan Jett

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Joan Jett

Sep 22, 2017

Joan Jett was born, Elvis shipped out to his army post; the Springfields landed in the U.S. top 20; the Band released their self-titled album; Dylan's 'Hard Rain' went Gold; and the first Farm Aid concert was held, Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Corbin, Thomas Abban, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Corbin, Thomas Abban, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Sep 22, 2017

Corbin, “Hunker Down” Directed by Braden Lee, Corbin‘s new video is grave — no pun intended — but it’s also a gorgeous accompaniment to his song “Hunker Down” from Mourn. For NPR, Andrew Flanagan writes, “With ‘Hunker Down,’ the forest is not only present, but central. Corbin is heading up north, to ‘where 61 touches the waterline,’…

Music News: Foo Fighters sing Carpool Karaoke

Music News: Foo Fighters sing Carpool Karaoke

Jay Gabler • Sep 22, 2017

Today's top music news stories include Foo Fighters singing Carpool Karaoke, Father John Misty planning a live album, and Elton John's response (or lack thereof) to President Trump's 'Rocket Man' taunts.

Hear two songs from Angel Olsen's new rarities collection

Hear two songs from Angel Olsen's new rarities collection

Stephen Thompson • Sep 21, 2017

Hear 'Special' and 'Fly on Your Wall' from 'Phases,' a new collection of B-sides, demos and previously unreleased songs by Angel Olsen. The album is due out Nov. 10.

Corbin slouches towards the north woods with 'Hunker Down'

Corbin slouches towards the north woods with 'Hunker Down'

Andrew Flanagan • Sep 21, 2017

With 'Hunker Down,' the forest is not only present, but central.

Nezi Momodu, the Queen of Snatching Edges

Nezi Momodu, the Queen of Snatching Edges

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Sep 21, 2017

Dallas-based hip-hop artist Nezi Momodu just released 'Seasons,' her first album. 'She's witty with her lyricism, strong with her delivery, and quick to thunder home a punchline, electrifying the crowd in the process,' writes Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis. Get to know more about Nezi Momodu, an artist on the rise.

Paisley Park announces new exhibits, first anniversary celebration

Paisley Park announces new exhibits, first anniversary celebration

Jay Gabler • Sep 21, 2017

Paisley Park has announced plans to celebrate the first anniversary of opening its doors as a museum, which happened a year ago on Oct. 6. As of that date, “visitors will see all new artifacts and installations representing iconic periods in Prince’s career, including new pieces from the Under the Cherry Moon, Diamonds and Pearls,…

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