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January 03, 2019

The 2019 Coachella lineup is here, and it has people talking. Jade and Jay break it down, and also pay tribute to the late Daryl 'Captain' Dragon of Captain and Tennille as well as to singer-songwriter Pegi Young, who has died at 66. For today's viral clip, we fly into space with astrophysicist (and Queen guitarist) Brian May.

Music News: Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, Ariana Grande to headline Coachella

Music News: Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, Ariana Grande to headline Coachella

Jay Gabler • Jan 3, 2019

The 2019 Coachella lineup is here, and it has people talking. Jade and Jay break it down, and also pay tribute to the late Daryl 'Captain' Dragon of Captain and Tennille as well as to singer-songwriter Pegi Young, who has died at 66. For today's viral clip, we fly into space with astrophysicist (and Queen guitarist) Brian May.

Aaron Aye is poised to make waves nationally

Aaron Aye is poised to make waves nationally

Sean McPherson and Sanni Brown • Jan 3, 2019

Although hip-hop artist Aaron Aye is barely legal to drink, he has already lived a lot of life. Originally from Minneapolis, Aye is now working in Los Angeles, where he looks poised on the brink of making a splash on a national scale. Aaron Aye spoke to The Message hosts Sean McPherson and Sanni Brown about his life and his career so far.

Remember when Prince ruled Coachella (and controversially covered Radiohead) in 2008?

Remember when Prince ruled Coachella (and controversially covered Radiohead) in 2008?

Colleen Cowie • Jan 3, 2019

Earlier today, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival announced its lineup for 2019. The bill includes headliners Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, and Ariana Grande, as well as acts like Janelle Monáe, Weezer, Maggie Rogers, and former Minnesota resident Lizzo. While the internet is in a frenzy over this year’s Coachella performers, we thought we’d…

Coffee Break: Married duos

Coffee Break: Married duos

Jan 3, 2019

'Captain' Daryl Dragon of Captain & Tennille fame has passed away at the age of 76. This morning we played "Muskrat Love" for Vinyl Tap, but we'd like to get more into this topic today at 9:30. So for today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from married duos?

Today in Music History: Remembering George Martin on his birthday

Today in Music History: Remembering George Martin on his birthday

Jan 3, 2019

David Bowie bowed out on Broadway, The Beatles made their first television appearance, Aretha Franklin became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and George Martin was born.

The Chart Show:  New Year starts on a high note for Low

The Chart Show: New Year starts on a high note for Low

Mark Wheat • Jan 3, 2019

Low kick off the new year at Number One, and they're inducted to The Chart Hall of Fame for being on for 10 weeks, their second induction.

Twin Cities hip-hop pioneers The I.R.M. Crew share their story on The Message

Twin Cities hip-hop pioneers The I.R.M. Crew share their story on The Message

Sean McPherson • Jan 2, 2019

This week on The Message, Sean McPherson and Sanni Brown sit down with The I.R.M. Crew for a conversation full of legendary hip-hop moments, many of them recorded for the first time.

Music News: Two competing Woodstock 50th anniversary festivals planned

Music News: Two competing Woodstock 50th anniversary festivals planned

Jay Gabler • Jan 2, 2019

Not one, but two competing festivals will mark the 50th anniversary of Woodstock this year. Also in the news today: Lana Del Rey finishes her new album, a post office will be renamed in honor of Jimi Hendrix, and Lady Gaga launched her Vegas residency. Plus, we remember Dr. Hook singer Ray Sawyer and lyricist Norman Gimbel.

Coffee Break: Beginnings and resolutions

Coffee Break: Beginnings and resolutions

Anna Weggel • Jan 2, 2019

It's the first day in a few weeks that the full morning show is back in business and we're feeling the spirit of a new year washing over us. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention beginnings, starts, or resolutions? Feel free to give us examples of actual resolutions that a song might mention.

Rock and Roll Book Club: '131 Different Things' shows another side of a Yeah Yeah Yeah

Rock and Roll Book Club: '131 Different Things' shows another side of a Yeah Yeah Yeah

Jay Gabler • Jan 2, 2019

Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner is also a photographer, and he collaborates on books with writer Zachary Lipez and designer Stacy Wakefield. Their latest volume is called '131 Different Things.'

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