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August 30, 2018

Bad Bad Hats take the top spot following the release of their new record 'Lightning Round'.

The Chart Show: It's Just A Mac Thing

The Chart Show: It's Just A Mac Thing

Mark Wheat • Aug 30, 2018

Bad Bad Hats take the top spot following the release of their new record 'Lightning Round'.

Music News: Neil Young and Daryl Hannah reportedly wed

Music News: Neil Young and Daryl Hannah reportedly wed

Jay Gabler • Aug 29, 2018

Congrats to newlyweds Neil Young and Daryl Hannah! In other news, Fever Ray has canceled upcoming tour dates due to "general anxiety and panic attacks." Also today, Ticketmaster partners with the virtual assistant Bixby and Natalie Portman goes glam. Plus, Cardi B apologizes for an offending skit, and Sony gets off the hook in the Michael Jackson fake-track lawsuit.

Watch Ron Gallo's new video, 'Do You Love Your Company?'

Watch Ron Gallo's new video, 'Do You Love Your Company?'

John Vettesse • Aug 29, 2018

'I think a lot of people struggle with being truly alone,' Gallo says. The garage rocker's latest video is a look at what solitary meditation feels like. The song, 'Do You Love Your Company?,' comes from 'Stardust Birthday Party,' Gallo's forthcoming album.

Everyone goes to The Grocery Store: Music fest curated by Juniper Douglas launching at Southern Theater

Everyone goes to The Grocery Store: Music fest curated by Juniper Douglas launching at Southern Theater

Maia Jacobson • Aug 29, 2018

Labor Day weekend snuck up on a lot of us much faster than we would have liked it to, but especially so for the folks in Juniper Douglas, a local band/creative project, who have for the past year been diligently planning a three-day music festival to take place this coming weekend. As part of a…

Coffee Break: Girl groups

Coffee Break: Girl groups

Anna Reed • Aug 29, 2018

En Vogue rocked State Fair goers the last two nights and we think it's high time to explore this genre. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from girl groups do you want to hear? We're looking for groups featuring several female singers who generally harmonize together.

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Trouble in Mind' spotlights Bob Dylan's gospel years

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Trouble in Mind' spotlights Bob Dylan's gospel years

Jay Gabler • Aug 29, 2018

In 'Trouble in Mind,' Clinton Heylin promises to tell readers 'what REALLY happened' during Bob Dylan's gospel years.

Today in Music History: Oasis released 'Definitely Maybe'

Today in Music History: Oasis released 'Definitely Maybe'

Aug 29, 2018

Oasis released 'Definitely Maybe'; Fats Domino was rescued from the flood; The Kinks released "Lola"; and Michael Jackson was born, Today in Music History.

Frebella Fest: Haley, Cactus Blossoms, more to play Victoria event aiming ‘to break the stigma around eating disorders’

Frebella Fest: Haley, Cactus Blossoms, more to play Victoria event aiming ‘to break the stigma around eating disorders’

Hanna Bubser • Aug 29, 2018

Frebella Fest is a music festival with a meaningful focus. Formed from what was originally a camping trip to celebrate the lives of lost friends (including one to an eating disorder), the creators of Frebella have morphed their annual camping trip into an all-inclusive festival wherein all of the proceeds go towards the Emily Program…

Listen to Looch: fresh eyes on the Minnesota State Fair

Listen to Looch: fresh eyes on the Minnesota State Fair

Mary Lucia • Aug 28, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia talks with colleague Jesse Wiza, a native Michigander who has been enjoying discovery of the Minnesota State Fair. Jesse shares some of her new favorites and talks about her indoctrination to the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Music News: Minnesota student sneaks complete 'Bohemian Rhapsody' into months of tweets

Music News: Minnesota student sneaks complete 'Bohemian Rhapsody' into months of tweets

Jay Gabler • Aug 28, 2018

A student at the University of Minnesota worked for months to sneak the complete 'Bohemian Rhapsody' lyrics into her tweets. And - in the latest surprise music discovery, Noel Gallagher has turned up a solo album in his sock drawer. We have updates on Aretha Franklin's funeral, Lauryn Hill's response to allegations of musical theft, and the Orwells cancelling a show after sexual misconduct allegations.

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