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November 08, 2018

Three big inductees to our Chart Hall of Fame: CHVRCHES and Hippo Campus both for the 8th time putting them at Numbers 9 and 10 respectively on the All Time Hall of Fame Chart. And Janelle Monae for the 4th time placing her just outside the Top 40!

The Chart Show: CHVRCHES and Hippo Campus break into the All Time Hall of Fame Top 10!

The Chart Show: CHVRCHES and Hippo Campus break into the All Time Hall of Fame Top 10!

Mark Wheat • Nov 8, 2018

Three big inductees to our Chart Hall of Fame: CHVRCHES and Hippo Campus both for the 8th time putting them at Numbers 9 and 10 respectively on the All Time Hall of Fame Chart. And Janelle Monae for the 4th time placing her just outside the Top 40!

Music News: Greta Van Fleet publicist responds to Pitchfork pan

Music News: Greta Van Fleet publicist responds to Pitchfork pan

Jay Gabler • Nov 7, 2018

Greta Van Fleet's publicist has responded to Pitchfork's infamous pan of the band's new album - and her response might surprise you. Also in the news today: Live Nation and Guitar Center are booming, Jack White responds to reports of homophobia at a concert, Nick Cave interviews Marianne Faithfull, and a Beyonce boost proves too little, too late in a widely-watched Senate race.

Giveaway: Bob Dylan 'More Blood, More Tracks' deluxe box set

Giveaway: Bob Dylan 'More Blood, More Tracks' deluxe box set

Nov 7, 2018

Enter for your chance to win a complete deluxe box set of Bob Dylan, 'More Blood, More Tracks - The Bootleg Series Vol. 14' from Columbia Records, Legacy Recordings and The Current. It's your chance to own a piece of Dylan's music history that's firmly rooted in Minneapolis.

Coffee Break: Songs for post-Election

Coffee Break: Songs for post-Election

Anna Weggel • Nov 7, 2018

We've been running down election results and analysis today with MPR News Reporter Tim Nelson. A lot of races from yesterday's Midterm Elections were close and we're still a very divided country. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs can we play for you that reflect how you feel today?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'So Much Things to Say' tells the Bob Marley story

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'So Much Things to Say' tells the Bob Marley story

Jay Gabler • Nov 7, 2018

An oral history, newly published in paperback, attempts to settle some of the many mysteries surrounding Bob Marley.

Today in Music History: Happy 75th Birthday, Joni Mitchell

Today in Music History: Happy 75th Birthday, Joni Mitchell

Nov 7, 2018

Leonard Cohen passed away; Saturday Night Fever was released; The Doors were banned; The Beatles played one of only two shows in Ireland; and Joni Mitchell was born, Today in Music History.

Listen to Looch: 'Tricky Dick and The Man in Black'

Listen to Looch: 'Tricky Dick and The Man in Black'

Mary Lucia • Nov 6, 2018

This week, Mary Lucia recommends a new Netflix documentary that explores the 1970 meeting at the White House between President Richard Nixon and Johnny Cash.

Music News: Aretha Franklin gospel performance, 'Holy Grail' of concert films, to see release

Music News: Aretha Franklin gospel performance, 'Holy Grail' of concert films, to see release

Jay Gabler • Nov 6, 2018

A 1972 Aretha Franklin gospel performance, documented in perhaps the most legendary of all unreleased concert films, will finally see release. In other news: 'Bohemian Rhapsody' does boffo box office (and surprises REO Speedwagon), 'A Star is Born' soundtrack dethroned atop album chart by unlikely contender, Ariana Grande's new single becomes a meme, and why stars have such a hard time preventing politicians from playing their music.

Shorter name, more music: Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant rebrands as just ‘the Dakota’

Shorter name, more music: Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant rebrands as just ‘the Dakota’

Colleen Cowie • Nov 6, 2018

In its three decades of operation, the Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant has made a name for itself as a go-to spot for jazz fans in the Twin Cities. Now, the venue wants audiences to know that the Dakota isn’t just for listening to jazz, but discovering all genres of music. Today the Dakota launched…

Coffee Break: Songs for Election Day

Coffee Break: Songs for Election Day

Anna Weggel • Nov 6, 2018

It's Election Day! What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that are about voting, choice and giving the power to the people?

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