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October 23, 2018

Known for their high-energy shows, California's Joyce Manor shake things up a bit with a semi-acoustic set ahead of their show at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. Joyce Manor perform tunes from their latest release, 'Million Dollars To Kill Me,' which has received plaudits for its demonstration of the band's maturation ... even though the band members themselves don't quite hear the difference.

Joyce Manor perform a stripped-down set at The Current

Joyce Manor perform a stripped-down set at The Current

Mark Wheat • Oct 23, 2018

Known for their high-energy shows, California's Joyce Manor shake things up a bit with a semi-acoustic set ahead of their show at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. Joyce Manor perform tunes from their latest release, 'Million Dollars To Kill Me,' which has received plaudits for its demonstration of the band's maturation ... even though the band members themselves don't quite hear the difference.

Music News: Teen doesn't know how CD-Rs work, makes everyone 20+ instantly feel old

Music News: Teen doesn't know how CD-Rs work, makes everyone 20+ instantly feel old

Jay Gabler • Oct 23, 2018

A teenager went viral with a tweet revealing that she doesn't know how CD-Rs work. Also, Britney Spears's hit "...Baby One More Time" turns 20, and we explain why it was a game-changer. In more music news: rapper Jon James has died on a video shoot, Whitney Houston and Steve Aoki are getting the museum treatment, and Tracy Chapman is reportedly suing Nicki Minaj.

Mikaela Davis performs at The Current

Mikaela Davis performs at The Current

Bill DeVille • Oct 23, 2018

Singer-songwriter Mikaela Davis is on tour in support of 'Delivery,' her first full-length album on a major label (Rounder Records). A harpist and pianist, Davis and her band bring a unique sound to the indie rock universe. Listen to her complete in-studio session, hosted by Bill DeVille.

Greta Van Fleet are creating new converts to rock and roll

Greta Van Fleet are creating new converts to rock and roll

Vince Pearson • Oct 23, 2018

Classic rock fans are cheering the rise of a hard-hitting young Michigan band with a Led Zeppelin-like swagger. Greta Van Fleet make '70s rock sound (almost) new again.

Anna Stine performs at Radio Heartland

Anna Stine performs at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra and Simone Cazares • Oct 23, 2018

When Anna Stine first moved to Minnesota from Ohio three years ago she was excited to start her new career as a music therapist, but quickly learned that moving to a new state wouldn't be easy. Similar to her work as music therapist Stine's debut album, 'Company of Now,' is her way of working through the two major themes in her life.

Coffee Break: Gamblin' and chances

Coffee Break: Gamblin' and chances

Oct 23, 2018

The Mega Millions Jackpot is currently at $1.6 Billion, the largest in lottery history. If the winner chooses to take the money in a lump sum, she or he will take home $905 million cash. The drawing is tonight at 10 pm central. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about gambling and taking chances?

Today in Music History: Remembering Maybelle Carter

Today in Music History: Remembering Maybelle Carter

Oct 23, 2018

Maybelle Carter passed away; Dion cautioned everyone to keep away from 'Runaround Sue'; Stevie Wonder, age 12, recorded his first single for Motown; Nirvana played their first European show; Def Leppard played three continents in 24 hours; and Bob Dylan recorded 'The Times They Are A-Changin', Today in Music History.

A young music writer grapples with Michael Azerrad’s ‘Rock Critic Law’

A young music writer grapples with Michael Azerrad’s ‘Rock Critic Law’

Maia Jacobson • Oct 23, 2018

During my high school graduation rehearsal, when the rest of my classmates were hung over from their celebratory partying the night before, I was sitting quietly crafting an e-mail to my favorite English teacher, Ms. Dara Bishop. In the e-mail, I was trying to explain the importance of Forever, a state of being coined by…

deM atlaS embarks on a new journey with debut full-length album ‘Bad Actress’

deM atlaS embarks on a new journey with debut full-length album ‘Bad Actress’

Hanna Bubser • Oct 23, 2018

deM atlaS is not a newcomer, but he just made a debut. On October 19th, the Rhymesayers rapper (also known as Josh Turner) released his first full-length album, Bad Actress. Currently, the Minnesotan artist is on tour with Atmosphere, an experience that he describes as a “roll of the dice” — every night is different. The tour has…

Music News: Top Halloween songs revealed

Music News: Top Halloween songs revealed

Jay Gabler • Oct 22, 2018

Billboard has run the numbers to reveal today's most popular Halloween songs. Also, a Tom Petty park is dedicated; Anthony Kiedis was ejected from a Lakers game; Loretta Lynn and Ozzy Osbourne are (separately) on the mend; and Lizzo's flute break goes viral.

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