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June 14, 2018

Childish Gambino steps down from the top spot to make room for Duluth's own Trampled by Turtles, and fellow Midwesterner Jack White lands a new debut with "Corporation".

The Chart Show: Childish is Trampled?!

The Chart Show: Childish is Trampled?!

Mark Wheat • Jun 14, 2018

Childish Gambino steps down from the top spot to make room for Duluth's own Trampled by Turtles, and fellow Midwesterner Jack White lands a new debut with "Corporation".

Music News: Haim fire agent over gender pay disparity

Music News: Haim fire agent over gender pay disparity

Jay Gabler • Jun 13, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Haim firing their booking agent, Kurt Cobain memorabilia being potentially destroyed, and U2 paying tribute to Anthony Bourdain.

The Come-Up: Twin Cities Hip-Hop to jam all summer '18

The Come-Up: Twin Cities Hip-Hop to jam all summer '18

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Jun 13, 2018

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis shares all-new Hip Hop albums from Minnesota that will keep your head bopping all summer long.

Coffee Break: songs for the #MPRraccoon

Coffee Break: songs for the #MPRraccoon

Jill Riley and Brian Oake • Jun 13, 2018

On Tuesday, June 12, all eyes turned toward a determined and confused raccoon just outside of Minnesota Public Radio's headquarters. The #MPRraccoon scaled the side of the UBS tower in downtown St. Paul. Overnight, the #MPRraccoon safely made it to the roof and was successfully live trapped. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for the #MPRraccoon? Send your requests.

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'The World's Greatest Music Festival Challenge'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'The World's Greatest Music Festival Challenge'

Jay Gabler • Jun 13, 2018

'The World's Greatest Music Festival Challenge' asks readers to find legendary artists hiding in illustrations of festivals like Woodstock, Newport, and Glastonbury.

Today in Music History: Alanis Morissette released 'Jagged Little Pill'

Today in Music History: Alanis Morissette released 'Jagged Little Pill'

Jun 13, 2018

Alanis Morissette released 'Jagged Little Pill'; The Stones introduced their newest member; The Beatles released their final single; and The Cars released 'Candy-O', Today in Music History.

Music News: Moby selling every record he owns, for charity

Music News: Moby selling every record he owns, for charity

Jay Gabler • Jun 12, 2018

Today's top music news stories include Moby selling his record collection, accusations of molestation involving a former member of the BoDeans, and the death of Jon Hiseman.

Listen to Looch: the #mprraccoon

Listen to Looch: the #mprraccoon

Mary Lucia • Jun 12, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia reports on an intrepid raccoon that has scaled more than 20 floors on a building across the street from MPR.

Coffee Break: Sweet Child O' Mine

Coffee Break: Sweet Child O' Mine

Anna Reed • Jun 12, 2018

Thanks to Loran for writing in with today's theme idea. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear with "child" in the lyrics?

Today in Music History: Remembering Brad Delp of Boston

Today in Music History: Remembering Brad Delp of Boston

Jun 12, 2018

The Stones released 'Satisfaction'; The Supremes achieved a milestone; Jerry Lee Lewis was shakin' his way up the charts; Price won a Webby; the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' entered the Billboard Top 50; and Brad Delp was born, Today in Music History.

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