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October 13, 2018

On October 13, 1992, Prince debuted a follow-up to 1991's 'Diamonds and Pearls,' colloquially known as 'the Love Symbol Album.' It was a turning point in Prince's music career and his personal life.

Musicheads Essentials: Prince & The New Power Generation 'Love Symbol'

Musicheads Essentials: Prince & The New Power Generation 'Love Symbol'

David Safar • Oct 13, 2018

On October 13, 1992, Prince debuted a follow-up to 1991's 'Diamonds and Pearls,' colloquially known as 'the Love Symbol Album.' It was a turning point in Prince's music career and his personal life.

Music News: Lindsey Buckingham sues Fleetwood Mac over firing

Music News: Lindsey Buckingham sues Fleetwood Mac over firing

Jay Gabler • Oct 12, 2018

Lindsey Buckingham has sued his former Fleetwood Mac bandmates over being fired from the band. Also, activists who convinced Lorde to cancel an Israel show are being ordered to pay damages, and a Wu-Tang origin story is coming to Hulu. Plus, new music from Kurt Vile, Ella Mai, Angelique Kidjo, and Yoko Ono.

Review and photos: Four Fists unleash ‘6666’ at Icehouse

Review and photos: Four Fists unleash ‘6666’ at Icehouse

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 12, 2018

P.O.S and Astronautalis have released a handful of singles as Four Fists, but if you’re still unfamiliar with their music, I’d actually steer you toward “Fjortis.” It’s not a “spotlight track,” sitting two-thirds through their album 6666. It’s calmer than any of its neighbors. But it links personal narrative, pyro-punk, and a glinty beat in…

Coffee Break: Scratch and sniff

Coffee Break: Scratch and sniff

Anna Weggel • Oct 12, 2018

It's Friday -- let's have some fun. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention smells and scents?

Eyedea’s family honors hip-hop hero with new mural in St. Paul

Eyedea’s family honors hip-hop hero with new mural in St. Paul

Maia Jacobson • Oct 12, 2018

Micheal “Eyedea” Larsen left before us, at the height of his career as a rapper best-known as one half of Eyedea and Abilities. In the nearly eight years since, there have been countless tributes to Eyedea all over the country ranging from huge events like a tribute show at First Ave in 2015 to the documentary about his…

Today in Music History: Remembering Ricky Wilson

Today in Music History: Remembering Ricky Wilson

Oct 12, 2018

Also: Martie Maguire was born; Chrysler attempted putting record-players in its automobiles; the Beatles recorded the first pop song featuring sitar; Rod Stewart and the Faces played their last show; and John Denver died at age 53 near Monterey, Calif., Today in Music History.

Friday Five: Bruise Violet, Sister Species, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Bruise Violet, Sister Species, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 12, 2018

Bruise Violet – Nightmare Bruise Violet and fellow pissed-off women rip up dolls in “Nightmare,” a song from their 2017 EP Trophy Wife. On Facebook, they write, “This song is dedicated to anyone and everyone who has dealt with sexual violence in their lives, and is fighting to create a safer world that brings the…

Music News: Music Modernization Act signed into law as Kid Rock looks on

Music News: Music Modernization Act signed into law as Kid Rock looks on

Jay Gabler • Oct 11, 2018

President Trump signed the Music Modernization Act into law on Tuesday, with artists including Kid Rock and Kanye West visiting the White House for the occasion. Also today: a Lynyrd Skynyrd film moves forward, Apple Music partners with Genius, the CMTs are honoring women artists, we dive into the Grammys' notion of a "new artist," and Charli XCX goes back to "1999" with Troye Sivan.

9 takeaways from our interview with Maceo Parker

9 takeaways from our interview with Maceo Parker

Sean McPherson and Simone Cazares • Oct 11, 2018

Maceo Parker is a bona fide music legend. Since starting his legendary run with James Brown in the mid-60s, Maceo has been at the center of every significant move in the funk world. His infectious, rhythmically dextrous alto is a part of the blueprint of the genre and he continues to play great music to this day.

Record Store Day Black Friday releases include Soul Asylum, Weezer, Smashing Pumpkins, and more

Record Store Day Black Friday releases include Soul Asylum, Weezer, Smashing Pumpkins, and more

Colleen Cowie • Oct 11, 2018

Black Friday may be an opportune time to get a head start on holiday shopping — but it’s also ideal for picking up exclusive vinyl releases. OutKast, Soul Asylum, Sting/Shaggy, Weezer, the Smashing Pumpkins, and more are releasing exclusive records on Nov. 23 for Record Store Day’s annual Black Friday event. Soul Asylum is releasing The…

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