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June 15, 2018

Frank Turner is a man who hasn't given up the fight. He's like a good old fashioned busker singing songs for the people in a world that's out of control.

Album of the Week: Frank Turner, 'Be More Kind'

Album of the Week: Frank Turner, 'Be More Kind'

Bill DeVille • Jun 15, 2018

Frank Turner is a man who hasn't given up the fight. He's like a good old fashioned busker singing songs for the people in a world that's out of control.

The Raccoon Climbers feat. Mark Mallman - Raccoon Climber #MPRRaccoon

The Raccoon Climbers feat. Mark Mallman - Raccoon Climber #MPRRaccoon

Jun 15, 2018

You watched the world-famous ascent. Now, see the music video.

Music News: D.J. Fontana, original Elvis drummer, dies at 87

Music News: D.J. Fontana, original Elvis drummer, dies at 87

Jay Gabler • Jun 14, 2018

Today's top music news stories include the death of D.J. Fontana, Ryan Adams turning weatherman, and the cancellation of a Michael Jackson street renaming.

This year's World Cup songs, ranked

This year's World Cup songs, ranked

Anastasia Tsioulcas • Jun 14, 2018

We judge a handful of exuberant stadium anthems written for the 2018 tournament. Will any of them prove as enduring as Shakira's 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)'? Or will they sink into oblivion?

Coffee Break: A color in the band name

Coffee Break: A color in the band name

Anna Reed • Jun 14, 2018

Thanks to Paul for writing in with today's theme idea. He suggested we play bands with a color in their name, because "any time we can increase the chances of Black Sabbath getting played is a good thing!" We'll see, Paul. We'll see. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands do you want to hear that have a color in their band name?

Hop Along live for today, showcasing ‘Bark Your Head Off, Dog’ at the Turf Club

Hop Along live for today, showcasing ‘Bark Your Head Off, Dog’ at the Turf Club

Maia Jacobson • Jun 14, 2018

With the release in April of their third full-length — Bark Your Head Off, Dog — Hop Along have proved more than ever that they have transcended genres as we know them. The band’s catalog now stretches wide, covering folk, punk, indie rock, and power pop and making it hard to categorize them as one specific type of…

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Today in Music History: Patsy Cline tops the charts

Jun 14, 2018

Boy George was born; Paul McCartney wrote the most recorded song; Dylan recorded his electric sound; and Patsy Cline topped the charts, Today in Music History.

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.

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