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October 25, 2018

Courtney Barnett inducts an additional track in the Hall of Fame, putting her at #3 on the All time Hall of Fame!

The Chart Show: Bambi bounces to the top!

The Chart Show: Bambi bounces to the top!

Mark Wheat • Oct 25, 2018

Courtney Barnett inducts an additional track in the Hall of Fame, putting her at #3 on the All time Hall of Fame!

Music News: Debate swirls around negative review of retro rockers Greta Van Fleet

Music News: Debate swirls around negative review of retro rockers Greta Van Fleet

Jay Gabler • Oct 24, 2018

When influential review site Pitchfork ran a highly negative review of Greta Van Fleet's new album, music fans across the internet took sides. Also today: a Lennon/Ono biopic in development, international travel frustrations for musicians, a Sonic Youth blowout sale, music stars working to get out the vote with a viral jingle, and a roundup of recent developments in music streaming and social media.

First Avenue to purchase Fitzgerald Theater from MPR

First Avenue to purchase Fitzgerald Theater from MPR

Luke Taylor • Oct 24, 2018

The 1910-built, 1,000-seat venue has been operated by Minnesota Public Radio since 1980. Minneapolis-based First Avenue, one of the longest running, independently owned clubs in the U.S., looks to help 'grow St. Paul's music scene' once the deal is finalized.

Minnesota Timberwolves to honor Prince with special uniforms inspired by ‘Purple Rain’

Minnesota Timberwolves to honor Prince with special uniforms inspired by ‘Purple Rain’

Colleen Cowie • Oct 24, 2018

Photos have leaked of the Timberwolves’ new purple and black Prince-inspired uniforms. The uniform includes a black jersey and shorts with purple lettering reminiscent of the font on the Purple Rain album cover. The uniform is part of the City Edition series, which the NBA launched last year in partnership with Nike. The City Edition uniforms, worn only…

Coffee Break: Mamas and the papas

Coffee Break: Mamas and the papas

Anna Weggel • Oct 24, 2018

Thanks to listener Loran for today's theme suggestion -- he says "Counter to the rebellious tone of rock, I think there are a lot of songs what recommend listening to your parents." For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that offer advice to or from parents?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Lily Allen's 'My Thoughts Exactly'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Lily Allen's 'My Thoughts Exactly'

Jay Gabler • Oct 24, 2018

Lily Allen's new memoir is a fascinating, honest account by one of the most compelling indie-pop artists of her generation.

Today in Music History: Remembering Bobby Vee

Today in Music History: Remembering Bobby Vee

Oct 24, 2018

Bobby Vee passed away; Michael Jackson hit the charts; James Brown recorded his legendary live album; and Smashing Pumpkins released 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness', Today in Music History.

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.

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