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January 04, 2019

In her latest video, Lizzo takes cues from assorted bits of nostalgia -- Jane Fonda workout tapes, Coming to America, QVC infomercials -- and shades them with her singular, life-affirming zeal.

Lizzo Serves Up Some Fresh-Pressed, '80s-Inspired 'Juice'

Lizzo Serves Up Some Fresh-Pressed, '80s-Inspired 'Juice'

Joshua Bote • Jan 4, 2019

In her latest video, Lizzo takes cues from assorted bits of nostalgia -- Jane Fonda workout tapes, Coming to America, QVC infomercials -- and shades them with her singular, life-affirming zeal.

What happens when the BTS Army adopts you

What happens when the BTS Army adopts you

David Perry • Jan 4, 2019

Minnesota writer David Perry found out what it would be like if the internet was the nicest place on earth, thanks to super-fans of the Korean band BTS.

Coffee Break: Working for the weekend

Coffee Break: Working for the weekend

Anna Weggel • Jan 4, 2019

Most folks are back to work after the holidays and we're approaching our first weekend of 2019. Let's celebrate with a list of songs around this topic. For today's Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention the weekend or weekend days?

How should we celebrate Prince on Purple Current in April?

How should we celebrate Prince on Purple Current in April?

Sean McPherson • Jan 4, 2019

We are just stepping into 2019, but the Purple Universe is already thinking about April.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Beth Gibbons

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Beth Gibbons

Jan 4, 2019

Elton John went No. 1 with his version of The Beatles' "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds", Thin Lizzy bassist and singer Phil Lynott died of heart failure and pneumonia, and Beth Gibbons was born.

Friday Five: Maria Isa, Genital Panic, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Maria Isa, Genital Panic, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Jan 4, 2019

We made it through the holidays, and I’m a little worried I didn’t savor them while they lasted. But that could be withdrawal speaking. I enjoyed Hanukkah parties early on; survived a Christmas intensive; and delighted in the turn of the new year. Now I’m stuck on the dream to travel somewhere, back to Spain…

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?

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