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October 27, 2018

For every bit of buzz Mitski has earned this year, she’s no new artist. Her 2018 release Be the Cowboy is her fifth album, following up her 2016 breakout Puberty 2. That said, it’s no small feat for any artist to sell out a whole tour, and that’s exactly what Mitski has done on her current…

Photos: Mitski gets moody at First Avenue

Photos: Mitski gets moody at First Avenue

Emmet Kowler • Oct 27, 2018

For every bit of buzz Mitski has earned this year, she’s no new artist. Her 2018 release Be the Cowboy is her fifth album, following up her 2016 breakout Puberty 2. That said, it’s no small feat for any artist to sell out a whole tour, and that’s exactly what Mitski has done on her current…

Musicheads Essentials: Prince - 1999

Musicheads Essentials: Prince - 1999

Jim McGuinn • Oct 27, 2018

On October 27, 1982, Prince released '1999,' the first album to playfully credit The Revolution, so we asked Bobby Z all about it.

Music News: How's the Queen biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?

Music News: How's the Queen biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?

Jay Gabler • Oct 26, 2018

With the new Queen biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' just a week away, we talk about the movie and the soundtrack, which is out now. Plus, we highlight new releases from Robyn, Boygenius, Ty Segall, and Tyler, The Creator's take on 'You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.'

Coffee Break: Season of the Witch

Coffee Break: Season of the Witch

Anna Weggel • Oct 26, 2018

Halloween is next week and we're feeling witchy today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention witches and spells?

Today in Music History: Fats Domino is awarded the National Medal of Arts

Today in Music History: Fats Domino is awarded the National Medal of Arts

Oct 26, 2018

Fats Domino wins a big award; A Berlin concert by Bill Haley and his Comets sparked a riot; The Rolling Stones cut their first demo; the Beatles were awarded MBEs; Ozzy broke his foot; Andy Taylor left Duran Duran; and bassist Bootsy Collins was born in Cincinnati in 1951, Today in Music History.

Halloween 2018: Live music and more in the Twin Cities

Halloween 2018: Live music and more in the Twin Cities

Hanna Bubser • Oct 26, 2018

Any holiday is a great excuse to get out of the house and enjoy live events throughout the Twin Cities, but Halloween, in particular, seems to draw in a whole host of shows. This year is no different. From themed dance parties and costume contests to concerts that just so happen to fall on the…

Friday Five: Graveyard Club, the Nightingale Trio, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Graveyard Club, the Nightingale Trio, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 26, 2018

Graveyard Club – Witchcraft It’s Graveyard Club season, that last week of October when spookiness zooms around town on a broomstick. Observe this period by watching the new Graveyard Club video, downloading “Witchcraft” here, and/or attending their single release show (featuring Holly Hansen as opener) tomorrow at the Parkway. The Nightingale Trio – Sub O Salcie Pletoasă The…

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.

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