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May 10, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Spotify announcing a 'hateful conduct' policy, a top producer being accused of sexual misconduct, and YouTube taking Billboard on.

Music News: Spotify introduces 'hateful conduct' policy, pulls R. Kelly from playlists

Jay Gabler • May 10, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Spotify announcing a 'hateful conduct' policy, a top producer being accused of sexual misconduct, and YouTube taking Billboard on.

John Gorka performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • May 10, 2018

John Gorka's latest album, 'True In Time,' was released on Red House Records earlier this year, and it marks 30 years since the release of Gorka's very first album, 'I Know.' John Gorka stopped by the Radio Heartland studio to sing a few songs from his latest album.

Nathaniel Rateliff pays homage to his mom

Bob Boilen • May 10, 2018

A new video for the song 'Hey Mama,' comes just ahead of Mother's Day and celebrates moms everywhere, with old family films and more recent videos documenting their daily routines.

Today in Music History: Weezer released 'The Blue Album'

May 10, 2018

Pet Shop Boys were No.1; Bono was born; The Turtles visited the White House; and Weezer released 'The Blue Album', Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: South Minneapolis' Hale Elementary School Alum is No. 1 for the year!

Mark Wheat • May 10, 2018

South Minneapolis' Hale Elementary School Alum is No. 1 for the year!

Music News: 'Avengers' puts the Spinners back on the charts

Jay Gabler • May 9, 2018

Today's top music news stories include the Spinners landing back on the charts, Jay-Z being ordered to testify, and a book series coming to Spotify.

Listen to Looch: music that enriches your mind

Mary Lucia • May 9, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia talks about artists whose fascinating backstories make their music that much more interesting and appealing.

The internet is loving the bizarre true story of Grimes’s Minnesota houseboat misadventure

Jay Gabler • May 9, 2018

Grimes made a splash Monday night when she showed up at the Met Gala with technology titan Elon Musk, who she’s now dating. (See above.) With the acclaimed musician the talk of the internet, some fans resurfaced the strange but true tale of Grimes — a.k.a. Claire Boucher — having a homemade houseboat impounded in…

A guide to Twin Cities summer block parties 2018

Simone Cazares • May 9, 2018

After the long winter Minnesota had this year, many people might be itching for the chance to get outside. As the days continue to get warmer and the grass greener, it’s time to start thinking about this year’s summer block parties! Here’s a guide to some of the Twin Cities’ biggest block parties, which kick…

Alastair Moock performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • May 9, 2018

Alastair Moock writes music for any and all audiences, whether for grownup folk audiences or for audiences of children. Moock was recently in Minnesota for shows at the Walker Art Center and at the Mall of America when he stopped at Radio Heartland to play some songs, including an a cappella number Moock dubs 'medical hip hop.'

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