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October 25, 2018

Spotify has provided data on where Halloween music is huge...and it's not necessarily in the places you'd expect. Also today: Beastie Boys audiobook announces star-studded cast, Polaris Heritage Prize winners announced, remembering guitarist Wah Wah Watson, New Orleans does Joy Division, and Tina Turner dishes...about books.

Music News: What states listen to the most Halloween music?

Music News: What states listen to the most Halloween music?

Jay Gabler • Oct 25, 2018

Spotify has provided data on where Halloween music is huge...and it's not necessarily in the places you'd expect. Also today: Beastie Boys audiobook announces star-studded cast, Polaris Heritage Prize winners announced, remembering guitarist Wah Wah Watson, New Orleans does Joy Division, and Tina Turner dishes...about books.

‘Black-ish’ to pay tribute to Prince with 100th episode

‘Black-ish’ to pay tribute to Prince with 100th episode

Simone Cazares • Oct 25, 2018

The ABC sitcom black-ish will be celebrating its 100th episode with a tribute to Prince. The series, which explores issues around race and class in the United States and how it applies to African-American families, is a hit that’s now in its fifth season. The episode’s date hasn’t officially been announced, but the 100th episode…

Mother Banjo performs at Radio Heartland

Mother Banjo performs at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Oct 25, 2018

Ellen Stanley -- who takes on the nickname Mother Banjo when she performs -- is releasing a new album, 'Eyes on the Sky.' Ahead of the official release show, Stanley and the Mother Banjo Band stopped at Radio Heartland to play some tunes and to talk about the new record.

Coffee Break: (Parenthetic titles)

Coffee Break: (Parenthetic titles)

Anna Weggel • Oct 25, 2018

Let's keep it easy this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that include parentheses in their titles?

Bob Mould announces new music, tour and album ‘Sunshine Rock’

Bob Mould announces new music, tour and album ‘Sunshine Rock’

Simone Cazares • Oct 25, 2018

Bob Mould has just released his new single “Sunshine Rock” with the announcement of his upcoming album and tour. The album, also called Sunshine Rock, will be released on Feb. 8 with an international tour starting shortly after on the 14th. Sunshine Rock is the first album Mould has released since Patch the Sky in 2016.…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Richard Lloyd

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Richard Lloyd

Oct 25, 2018

Richard Lloyd was born; Rolling Stones made their Ed Sullivan debut; Radiohead opened for Tears for Fears; Richard Lloyd was born; and three female solo acts rocked the top of the Billboards, Today in Music History.

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…

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