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February 15, 2018

One Michigan rocker knocks out another for the top spot on this week's chart show lineup. Voters also landed a new debut for CHVRCHES this week, their first single in two years.

The Chart Show: Is rock rearing its ugly head again?!

The Chart Show: Is rock rearing its ugly head again?!

Mark Wheat • Feb 15, 2018

One Michigan rocker knocks out another for the top spot on this week's chart show lineup. Voters also landed a new debut for CHVRCHES this week, their first single in two years.

Music News: Smashing Pumpkins reunion likely, probably won't include D'arcy Wretzky

Music News: Smashing Pumpkins reunion likely, probably won't include D'arcy Wretzky

Jay Gabler • Feb 14, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a seemingly imminent Smashing Pumpkins reunion, a Polar Music Prize for Metallica, and Frances Bean Cobain opening up about her addiction struggles.

You can buy half of Prince's song 'Soft and Wet'

You can buy half of Prince's song 'Soft and Wet'

MPR News Staff • Feb 14, 2018

Chris Moon, who co-wrote 'Soft and Wet' with Prince, is selling his co-ownership of the 1978 song. The asking price: $490,000.

Video Premiere: 'Fools Were Made to Be Broken' by the Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers

Video Premiere: 'Fools Were Made to Be Broken' by the Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers

Luke Taylor • Feb 14, 2018

Americana duo the Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers have a new album on the way, 'Don't Think About Tomorrow Tonight.' In the run-up to the album's release, the Sapsuckers are debuting a new video for the lead single, 'Fools Were Made to Be Broken.' The video was largely shot on location at the Hi-Lo Diner in Minneapolis.

jeremy messersmith announces new album, puts 'Purple Hearts' on display

jeremy messersmith announces new album, puts 'Purple Hearts' on display

Cecilia Johnson • Feb 14, 2018

The Twin Cities' town troubadour is back. jeremy messersmith shares single "Purple Hearts" in anticipation of 'Late Stage Capitalism,' which is due out March 9, 2018.

Coffee Break: Requests and dedications

Coffee Break: Requests and dedications

Anna Reed • Feb 14, 2018

Normally Sean McPherson takes care of listener requests on Saturday nights but today we're creeping on his format since it's Valentine's Day. So for today's Coffee Break, what song requests do you have, and who do you want to dedicate them to?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Rob Sheffield's 'Dreaming the Beatles'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Rob Sheffield's 'Dreaming the Beatles'

Jay Gabler • Feb 14, 2018

For Valentine's Day, our Rock and Roll Book Club spotlights a book subtitled, 'The Love Story of One Band and the Whole World.'

Today in Music History: Funky 4 + 1 is first hip-hop act on national TV

Today in Music History: Funky 4 + 1 is first hip-hop act on national TV

Feb 14, 2018

John and Yoko became show hosts, "Wayne's World" premiered, Elton John appeared on The Simpsons, Aretha Franklin recorded 'Respect', and Funky 4 + 1 is first hip-hop act on national TV, Today in Music History.

Music News: That Car Seat Headrest and Smash Mouth reciprocal covers project is actually happening

Music News: That Car Seat Headrest and Smash Mouth reciprocal covers project is actually happening

Jay Gabler • Feb 14, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a Smash Mouth and Car Seat Headrest reciprocal covers project; the death of Pearls Before Swine leader Tom Rapp; and a legal victory for Taylor Swift.

Announcing The 2018 Tiny Desk Contest

Announcing The 2018 Tiny Desk Contest

Bob Boilen • Feb 13, 2018

Send NPR Music a video of you or your band playing an original song behind a desk (any desk). You could win a chance to play your own Tiny Desk concert and tour the U.S.

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