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February 01, 2018

MGMT make their debut induction into the Chart Show Hall of Fame, and Brandi Carlile returns to the #1 spot. Following their performance at The Palace this week, First Aid Kit also secure the highest new entry on the chart this week.

The Chart Show: Our #1 emulates Emmylou!

The Chart Show: Our #1 emulates Emmylou!

Mark Wheat • Feb 1, 2018

MGMT make their debut induction into the Chart Show Hall of Fame, and Brandi Carlile returns to the #1 spot. Following their performance at The Palace this week, First Aid Kit also secure the highest new entry on the chart this week.

Minneapolis declares Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Day

Minneapolis declares Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Day

Brandt Williams • Jan 31, 2018

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis visited North High School in Minneapolis to encourage students and to hear Mayor Jacob Frey officially proclaim the day in their honor.

Listen to Looch: An invitation to Justin Timberlake

Listen to Looch: An invitation to Justin Timberlake

Mary Lucia • Jan 31, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia has a special invitation for Justin Timberlake: as long as you're in town for the Big Game, Justin, why don't you visit The Current? Mary, along with friends Matt Perkins and Anna Reed, explains why you'll enjoy your visit.

Colin Meloy of the Decemberists breaks out of his comfort zone

Colin Meloy of the Decemberists breaks out of his comfort zone

David Safar • Jan 31, 2018

The Decemberists' next album, 'I'll Be Your Girl,' releases March 16, 2018. For this new release, Decemberists front man Colin Meloy explains how he and the band strove to break out of old habits. 'We made an effort to really inspect the choices that we were making each time, and make sure it felt exciting,' Meloy says. See David Safar's interview with Meloy, and listen to the Decemberists' lead single, 'Severed.'

Coffee Break: Former halftime performers

Coffee Break: Former halftime performers

Anna Reed • Jan 31, 2018

Justin Timberlake is in town to perform at Sunday's big game and some people are as excited to see what he has in store as they are to see if the Philadelphia Eagles or the New England Patriots take home the trophy. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from former halftime performers?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Sights, Sounds, Soul: The Twin Cities Through the Lens of Charles Chamblis'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Sights, Sounds, Soul: The Twin Cities Through the Lens of Charles Chamblis'

Jay Gabler • Jan 31, 2018

A new book from the Minnesota Historical Society highlights the vital efforts of photographer Charles Chamblis to document African-American communities in the Twin Cities in the 1970s and the 1980s. There are a few familiar faces music fans might recognize - including Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Morris Day, and Prince.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, JT

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, JT

Jan 31, 2018

Justin Timberlake was born, The Clash toured the U.S., Little Richard's movie was released and The Jackson 5 had their first No. 1.

Review and photos: First Aid Kit bring something old and something new to the Palace Theatre

Review and photos: First Aid Kit bring something old and something new to the Palace Theatre

Jeyca Maldonado-Medina • Jan 31, 2018

With head-banging, strobe lights, and electric guitar solos, First Aid Kit brought a new energy to the Palace Theatre last night. Sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg just released their fourth album, Ruins. The album features songs that fit the texture we’ve come to expect from First Aid Kit — folksy sounds with beautiful harmonies —…

Music News: Paul Simon announces 'farewell' show

Music News: Paul Simon announces 'farewell' show

Jay Gabler • Jan 30, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a 'farewell' show by Paul Simon; a new job for the radio host found guilty of groping Taylor Swift; and continued blowback after the Recording Academy president's 'step up' comments about women in music.

Coffee Break: Football vernacular

Coffee Break: Football vernacular

Anna Reed • Jan 30, 2018

People are arriving for this weekend's big game, and Minnesotans are beginning to hide. It's all happening, people! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that include football vernacular?

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