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December 26, 2017

In the Twin Cities we have a high of -3 degrees with a low windchill of -29 degrees in the forecast for today, which puts us at a windchill advisory. That's a temperature you could safely call "bitter cold". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear where the singer is bitter about something?

Coffee Break: Bitter Happier

Coffee Break: Bitter Happier

Anna Reed • Dec 26, 2017

In the Twin Cities we have a high of -3 degrees with a low windchill of -29 degrees in the forecast for today, which puts us at a windchill advisory. That's a temperature you could safely call "bitter cold". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear where the singer is bitter about something?

Today in Music History: Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' sells big

Today in Music History: Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' sells big

Dec 26, 2017

Curtis Mayfield died, The Sex Pistols recorded "God Save The Queen", and Amy Winehouse had a big year, Today in Music History.

Concerts at the 2018 Super Bowl: What we know, what we don’t

Concerts at the 2018 Super Bowl: What we know, what we don’t

Jeyca Maldonado-Medina • Dec 26, 2017

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest weekends in sports, but it’s also going to be a big weekend for music. It seems like every few days there’s a huge artist added to the list of performers at Minnesota shows surrounding the big game on Feb. 4 — but there’s also a lot we…

Music News: Pam the Funkstress, Paisley Park DJ, dies at 51

Music News: Pam the Funkstress, Paisley Park DJ, dies at 51

Jay Gabler • Dec 26, 2017

Today's top music news stories include the death of Pam the Funkstress, Lorde canceling an Israel show, and the death of a 'Sound of Music' star.

Listen to The New Standards Holiday Show 2017

Listen to The New Standards Holiday Show 2017

Cecilia Johnson • Dec 24, 2017

Earlier this month, the New Standards (pianist and vocalist Chan Poling, bassist and vocalist John Munson, and vibraphonist Steve Roehm) threw their 11th annual holiday show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis. Now, you can hear it for yourself right here.

A Current Christmas

A Current Christmas

Dec 24, 2017

Tune in to The Current on Christmas Eve and Day for a twist on the traditional holiday music. You'll hear a refreshing mix of holiday music, from classic favorites to new takes on old standards. This year, make your holidays rock -- with The Current.

Coffee Break: Christmas!

Coffee Break: Christmas!

Anna Reed • Dec 22, 2017

As we head into Christmas weekend, what are your favorite Christmas songs that you want to hear?

Friday Five: Student 1, Dirt Train, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Student 1, Dirt Train, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Dec 22, 2017

Student 1, “Paint” This song is so good, y’all. “Paint” is a stand-alone single (produced by Psymun), but Picked to Click finalist Student 1 will be back with a debut album as soon as summer 2018. He performs at the 7th St Entry with Finding Novyon on Jan. 13. Collapsing Stars, “The Storm” Song of…

Today in Music History: "Like A Virgin" hits No. 1

Today in Music History: "Like A Virgin" hits No. 1

Dec 22, 2017

Today in Music History: Madonna went No. 1 with "Like A Virgin", one-time Faces drummer Kenney Jones became the permanent replacement for the recently deceased Keith Moon in The Who, and Joe Cocker died of lung cancer at age 70.

Music News: Law school scholarship to honor Chris Cornell

Music News: Law school scholarship to honor Chris Cornell

Jay Gabler • Dec 21, 2017

Today's top music news stories include a scholarship honoring Chris Cornell, the death of a Casablanca Records founder, and the sale of Rolling Stone.

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