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December 21, 2017

It's the final chart show of the year, and this week was a tight race! Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit landed at the top, accompanied by debuts from Charlotte Gainsbourg and Wolf Alice.

The Chart Show: If We Were Vampires, We'd Be #1

The Chart Show: If We Were Vampires, We'd Be #1

Mark Wheat • Dec 21, 2017

It's the final chart show of the year, and this week was a tight race! Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit landed at the top, accompanied by debuts from Charlotte Gainsbourg and Wolf Alice.

Music News: Gallagher brothers halt feud for Christmas

Music News: Gallagher brothers halt feud for Christmas

Jay Gabler • Dec 20, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a ceasefire in the Gallagher brothers' feud, rumors about this year's Coachella headliners, and a new Donald Fagen interview.

Chance the Rapper, the only Santa we recognize

Chance the Rapper, the only Santa we recognize

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Dec 20, 2017

The ever-generous Chance the Rapper is back with another holiday mixtape collaboration with Jeremih, called 'Merry Christmas Lil' Mama: Re-Wrapped.' With more R&B vibes, Chicago juke influence, and remix of hip-hop and Christmas classics, Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis writes Chance's latest has 'reignited my Christmas spirit with this mixtape.' Listen to the new release.

Remembering Combat Jack, a central figure in hip-hop

Remembering Combat Jack, a central figure in hip-hop

Toki Wright • Dec 20, 2017

There is an African proverb that says, “Every time an elder dies a library burns.” This morning, it was revealed that hip-hop pioneer Reggie “Combat Jack” Ossé has passed away due to complications with colon cancer. The music mogul revealed his diagnosis in October and had been updating the public on the process through social…

Coffee Break: Secular holiday songs

Coffee Break: Secular holiday songs

Anna Reed • Dec 20, 2017

There are so many songs that are typically a part of the overall collection of holiday music, but that don't mention a particular holiday or religion. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what secular holiday songs do you want to hear?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Prince and the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions'

Jay Gabler • Dec 20, 2017

Duane Tudahl's book presents a detailed look at the 220 (!) studio sessions Prince spent in 1983 and 1984: the period when 'Purple Rain' was created and 'Around the World in a Day' was begun.

How Prince spent 'Another Lonely Christmas' in 1984

How Prince spent 'Another Lonely Christmas' in 1984

Duane Tudahl • Dec 20, 2017

On Dec. 26, 1984 at the St. Paul Civic Center, Prince performed his song 'Another Lonely Christmas' live for the first and only time in his career. He was at the height of his fame...how could he possibly have been lonely?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Mike Watt

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Mike Watt

Dec 20, 2017

Today in Music History: Mike Watt was born, Elvis was drafted, the Rolling Stones released one of their best albums, and The Hollies released a song about their brother.

Music News: McNally Smith students to throw benefit concert for laid-off teachers

Music News: McNally Smith students to throw benefit concert for laid-off teachers

Jay Gabler • Dec 20, 2017

Today's top stories include McNally Smith students organizing a benefit concert for their laid-off teachers; the death of a DJ in a stage collapse; and ICP losing their court battle over the Juggalo 'gang.'

Dave King talks tradition and transition as the Bad Plus hit the Dakota with original lineup for the last time

Dave King talks tradition and transition as the Bad Plus hit the Dakota with original lineup for the last time

Danny Sigelman • Dec 20, 2017

Few groups in the world have carried the torch for modern jazz as effectively as the Bad Plus. Ever since the piano trio first formed in 2000 with ubiquitous drummer Dave King, Reid Anderson on bass, and pianist Ethan Iverson, the childhood friends have forged new ground and created new audiences for the group’s rapidly…

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