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December 07, 2017

Jim McGuinn has his ballot for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2018 inductees. Which five artists would you vote for? Share your thoughts!

Help Jim McGuinn vote for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Help Jim McGuinn vote for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Jim McGuinn • Dec 7, 2017

Jim McGuinn has his ballot for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2018 inductees. Which five artists would you vote for? Share your thoughts!

Music News: Krist Novoselic joins Foo Fighters onstage

Music News: Krist Novoselic joins Foo Fighters onstage

Jay Gabler • Dec 7, 2017

Today's top music news stories include an onstage reunion between Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic; and political controversies from the worlds of classical music and hardcore.

The Come-Up: Twin Cities Rappers who got next

The Come-Up: Twin Cities Rappers who got next

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Dec 7, 2017

With the New Year around the corner, contributor Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis offers up another collection of local hip-hop artists he's discovered, who've been putting on for Minnesota hip hop, or who are showing tremendous potential.

Mark Olson and Ingunn Ringvold on 'Spokeswoman of the Bright Sun,' life in the desert, and dreams of destiny

Mark Olson and Ingunn Ringvold on 'Spokeswoman of the Bright Sun,' life in the desert, and dreams of destiny

Cecilia Johnson • Dec 7, 2017

Mark Olson (the Jayhawks) and his musical partner/wife Ingunn Ringvold share stories and insight before visiting the Cedar Cultural Center and Red Herring Lounge on Dec. 9 and 13, respectively.

Is this the happiest Christmas song ever?

Is this the happiest Christmas song ever?

Luke Taylor • Dec 7, 2017

Science says it might be. This new song came about after popular holiday songs were analyzed 'for their lyric theme, tempo, musical key, vocal, and sleigh bell usage.'

Coffee Break: Unusual/distinctive voices

Coffee Break: Unusual/distinctive voices

Anna Reed • Dec 7, 2017

Tom Waits, known for his his trademark growl, is 68 today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from singers who have unusual or distinctive voices?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Tom Waits

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Tom Waits

Dec 7, 2017

Tom Waits was born, Carl Douglas was at the top of the U.S. singles chart with 'Kung Fu Fighting'; John Lennon's MBE medal he returned to the Queen was found; and Otis Redding went into the studio to record '(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay'.

Pantone’s Color of the Year is a Prince-inspired purple

Pantone’s Color of the Year is a Prince-inspired purple

Erianna Jiles • Dec 7, 2017

Drumroll please. Today, the Pantone Color Institute announced its 2018 color of the year: purple. The shade, “Ultra Violet,” was inspired in part by our own Prince. This past August, Pantone and the Prince estate joined forces to announced the creation of the standardized custom color “Love Symbol #2” in honor of Prince. “Love Symbol…

The Chart Show: Up All Night counting votes for Beck

The Chart Show: Up All Night counting votes for Beck

Dec 7, 2017

Following Courtney and Kurt's entry into the Hall of Fame last week, Beck hits the top spot on the chart. Debuts also came in from Brandi Carlile, Franz Ferdinand, and Superorganism.

Music News: Johnny Hallyday, 'France's Elvis,' dies at 74

Music News: Johnny Hallyday, 'France's Elvis,' dies at 74

Jay Gabler • Dec 6, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the death of Johnny Hallyday, a new streaming jazz service, and Nile Rodgers on the mend.

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