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April 12, 2018

Courtney Barnett, Dessa, and Trampled by Turtles all nabbed spots on the chart this week and will be putting out exclusive releases for this year's Record Store Day.

The Chart Show: Record Store Day participants prevail

The Chart Show: Record Store Day participants prevail

Mark Wheat • Apr 12, 2018

Courtney Barnett, Dessa, and Trampled by Turtles all nabbed spots on the chart this week and will be putting out exclusive releases for this year's Record Store Day.

Music News: Unfinished Prince memoir expected this year

Music News: Unfinished Prince memoir expected this year

Jay Gabler • Apr 11, 2018

Today's top music news stories include an update on Prince's unfinished memoir, Mariah Carey's discussion of bipolar disorder, and HD vinyl.

Is the Trampled By Turtles song 'Kelly's Bar' inspired by a real place? It sure is

Is the Trampled By Turtles song 'Kelly's Bar' inspired by a real place? It sure is

Luke Taylor • Apr 11, 2018

After the release of Trampled By Turtles' new single, 'Kelly's Bar,' the people at Kelly's Tap House in Red Wing, Minn., have been enjoying the results of being a Minnesota music landmark. 'People have been coming in saying that they wanted eat at the place that Trampled By Turtles were singing about,' says bartender Mitch Anderson, who remembers when Dave Simonett frequented the establishment.

Coffee Break: This monkey's gone to Heaven

Coffee Break: This monkey's gone to Heaven

Anna Reed • Apr 11, 2018

A mummified monkey was found during the demolition of a downtown Minneapolis Dayton's. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention monkeys?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Lighters in the Sky: The All-Time Greatest Concerts 1960-2016'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Lighters in the Sky: The All-Time Greatest Concerts 1960-2016'

Jay Gabler • Apr 11, 2018

In 'Lighters in the Sky,' music writer Corbin Reiff describes one iconic concert from almost every year of the rock era.

Today in Music History: Remembering Stuart Adamson on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering Stuart Adamson on his birthday

Apr 11, 2018

James Brown entered the charts for the first time; Pearl Jam played for SNL; Dylan made his New York debut; and Stuart Adamson was born, Today in Music History.

Music News: Seeing two concerts a month can add nine years to your life, says study

Music News: Seeing two concerts a month can add nine years to your life, says study

Jay Gabler • Apr 10, 2018

Today's top music news stories include a study about live music and health; the death of a Staple Singer; and the Knopflers planning to skip Dire Straits' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Holidae debut “Royalty” video, announce forthcoming EP

Holidae debut “Royalty” video, announce forthcoming EP

Cecilia Johnson • Apr 10, 2018

Pop duo Holidae made a splash in 2016, winning the Star Tribune‘s Are You Local? contest and performing sets all over the Twin Cities. Then, they briefly dipped under the radar. Today, vocalist Ashley Gold and producer Garrett Neal are back with big news; not only have they dropped a new music video today, they’re also planning…

Today in Music History: Remembering Little Eva

Today in Music History: Remembering Little Eva

Apr 10, 2018

Marvin Gaye recorded a hit; Jim Morrison pulled out all the stops in Boston; Peter Frampton came alive in the album charts; Kate Bush was awarded a CBE; and Little Eva passed away, Today in Music History.

Music News: Fleetwood Mac fire Lindsey Buckingham

Music News: Fleetwood Mac fire Lindsey Buckingham

Jay Gabler • Apr 9, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Lindsey Buckingham parting ways with Fleetwood Mac; a 'Graceland' remix album; and Yoko Ono's rock being stolen.

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