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November 09, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a strange new chapter in the Gallagher beef, Jon Stewart playing drums for suicide prevention, and a new Neil Young collaboration.

Music News: Fan plays potato peeler to help Liam Gallagher mock Noel

Music News: Fan plays potato peeler to help Liam Gallagher mock Noel

Jay Gabler • Nov 9, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a strange new chapter in the Gallagher beef, Jon Stewart playing drums for suicide prevention, and a new Neil Young collaboration.

Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins and Bella Union records talks with Mark Wheat at Iceland Airwaves

Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins and Bella Union records talks with Mark Wheat at Iceland Airwaves

Simon Raymonde • Nov 9, 2017

As the label Bella Union celebrates 20 years, founder Simon Raymonde reflects on his career with Cocteau Twins, the magic of Iceland, and his new band, Lost Horizons.

"I'm a Black woman": Kelela on owning her identity

"I'm a Black woman": Kelela on owning her identity

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Nov 9, 2017

Since releasing her debut album 'Take Me Apart' in October, R&B/electronic artist Kelela has been touring with her friend Lafawndah and watching her popularity grow. Before her concert at the 7th St Entry, she told APM reporter Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis about songwriting and owning her identity as a Black woman.

Coffee Break: Rolling Stone

Coffee Break: Rolling Stone

Anna Reed • Nov 9, 2017

Today in 1967, the first issue of Rolling Stone magazine was published in San Francisco. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention Rolling Stone? ("Rolling Stones" band mentions count too!)

Today in Music History: Remembering Miriam Makeba

Today in Music History: Remembering Miriam Makeba

Nov 9, 2017

Miriam Makeba passed away; The Everly Brothers recorded their first studio tracks; Brian Epstein saw the Beatles perform for the first time; 'Rolling Stone' magazine made its debut; Winnipeg's Bachman-Turner Overdrive hit No. 1 with 'You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet'; and Pepa was born, Today in Music History.

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Thomas Abban wins City Pages 2017 Picked to Click poll

Colleen Cowie • Nov 9, 2017

Thomas Abban has been named Minnesota’s best up-and-coming musician by the voters in City Pages’ annual Picked to Click poll, with 64 points. This year’s winners reflect just how diverse and genre-bending the Twin Cities music scene is these days. For example, just behind Abban with 48 points is indie-pop trio 4th Curtis. Other musical…

Caitlyn Smith talks about chasing that perfect song, from Cannon Falls to Nashville

Caitlyn Smith talks about chasing that perfect song, from Cannon Falls to Nashville

Jay Gabler • Nov 9, 2017

When singer-songwriter Caitlyn Smith decided to focus on her writing, she could hardly have imagined what dividends that work would pay. Songs written or co-written by Smith have been recorded by artists including Dolly Parton, John Legend, Garth Brooks, and Meghan Trainor. Now, the Nashville resident — a native of Cannon Falls, Minnesota — is…

The story of Husker Du’s beginnings, as told by Grant Hart

The story of Husker Du’s beginnings, as told by Grant Hart

Andrea Swensson • Nov 9, 2017

Approximately 53 minutes after a solar eclipse darkened the skies of St. Paul and beckoned the entire city outside to gaze upward in awe, Grant Hart wandered into my cubicle and stood quietly behind me, smiling politely and nodding his head hello. His hands were tucked into the pockets of a dark navy suit coat,…

The Chart Show: A Sugarcube teaches Damon Albarn how to drink?!

The Chart Show: A Sugarcube teaches Damon Albarn how to drink?!

Mark Wheat • Nov 9, 2017

Gorillaz swing back in as the highest new entry this week at #15. We discovered last week that Damon Albarn, lead Gorillaz member and ex-Blur master, has a house in Reyjavik, Iceland! One of the original Sugarcubes (Bjork's breakout band) Einar Orn told us in an interview last week that he taught Damon Albarn how to drink!?

Music News: Lin-Manuel Miranda to return as Hamilton, in Puerto Rico

Music News: Lin-Manuel Miranda to return as Hamilton, in Puerto Rico

Jay Gabler • Nov 8, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the return of Lin-Manuel Miranda to 'Hamilton,' the historic election of a thrash band singer to the Virginia state legislature, and an incipient Bee Gees musical.

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