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January 11, 2019

Pedro the Lion's new album 'Phoenix' is out January 18 on Polyvinyl Records, but we're giving you a special live performance preview of their new material. Watch live January 11 at 4 p.m. CST.

Watch Pedro the Lion's #Microshow performance, featuring new songs from 'Phoenix'

Watch Pedro the Lion's #Microshow performance, featuring new songs from 'Phoenix'

Jan 11, 2019

Pedro the Lion's new album 'Phoenix' is out January 18 on Polyvinyl Records, but we're giving you a special live performance preview of their new material. Watch live January 11 at 4 p.m. CST.

Black Rock Matters: Turf Club show to celebrate rockers of color

Black Rock Matters: Turf Club show to celebrate rockers of color

Kayla Song • Jan 11, 2019

After hearing All American Rejects’ 2005 hit “Dirty Little Secret” while driving his tomato red Toyota Camry down the streets of Atlanta, Tim became a rocker. Defying what he calls the “heavy stereotype” that black people are exclusively hip-hop, rap, and R&B fans, Tim Dooley decided to venture into the world of rock and pursue…

Coffee Break: Dairy

Coffee Break: Dairy

Anna Weggel • Jan 11, 2019

Today in 1878 is said to be the day the first glass bottle milk deliveries began in the United States, making today National Milk Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention some form of dairy - milk, cheese, cream, butter, ice cream, etc.?

Bob Dylan to be interviewed on camera for Martin Scorsese Rolling Thunder Revue documentary

Bob Dylan to be interviewed on camera for Martin Scorsese Rolling Thunder Revue documentary

Colleen Cowie • Jan 11, 2019

For years, rumors have circulated about the making of a documentary about Bob Dylan’s “Rolling Thunder Revue” tour. Now, Netflix has confirmed that those rumors are true. Martin Scorsese is directing Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese, which Netflix described, in a statement provided to Variety, as “part documentary, part concert film, part…

Today in Music History: 'Nevermind' hits No. 1

Today in Music History: 'Nevermind' hits No. 1

Jan 11, 2019

Vicki Peterson was born, The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded 'Purple Haze' at Olympic Studios in London; Nirvana's landmark album 'Nevermind' reached the top of the Billboard 200 Album Chart; T. Rex drummer Mickey Finn died from alcohol related liver problem; Led Zeppelin performed "Kashmir" live for the first time.

Friday Five: St. Paul Peterson, Yam Haus, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: St. Paul Peterson, Yam Haus, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Jan 11, 2019

St. Paul Peterson – “You Got 2 Love” St. Paul Peterson funked around in Prince’s orbit for decades, filling in as a replacement member of the Time and serving a short-lived stint as bassist/vocalist in the Family (now known as fDeluxe). He’d soon depart (and break up) the latter band in search of a solo career,…

Music News: 'Baby Shark' creators now have as many Top 40 hits as Jimi Hendrix

Music News: 'Baby Shark' creators now have as many Top 40 hits as Jimi Hendrix

Jade and Jay Gabler • Jan 10, 2019

Thanks to a viral hit video, the creators of the kids' song 'Baby Shark' are now in the Top 40. In other news today: Lady Gaga pulls R. Kelly collaboration, Michael Jackson documentary heads to Sundance, and Ron Burgundy challenges Lizzo to a flute-off. Also, we preview new releases from Taking Back Sunday, Neyla Pekarek, and Radar State.

Coffee Break: The world of Bowie

Coffee Break: The world of Bowie

Anna Weggel • Jan 10, 2019

Three years ago today, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, artist and actor David Bowie died from liver cancer at his New York home two days after releasing the album 'Blackstar' and two days after his 69th birthday. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from the world of Bowie - originals, covers of of his music, songs he had a hand in, etc.?

Lizzo is kind of a big deal, acknowledges Ron Burgundy as he accepts her flute challenge

Lizzo is kind of a big deal, acknowledges Ron Burgundy as he accepts her flute challenge

Lydia Moran • Jan 10, 2019

Ron Burgundy, the world’s most well-coiffed local newscaster (as embodied by Will Ferrell in Anchorman) may have only tweeted a few times, but one of his tweets is the second salvo in a battle between pop culture’s sultriest flutists. “Lizzo, I accept your challenge,” he declared. “This is for you.” .@LIZZO CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! YOU WANT…

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Review: PEOPLE sing and listen at the Turf Club

Cecilia Johnson • Jan 10, 2019

It’s not often you hear a sold-out Turf Club go dead silent. But that’s what happened before a special “audio presentation” early in the first night of Andrew Broder & PEOPLE’s January 2019 residency, a series that’s become a Turf Club tradition in its third year running. Except for the odd chug of a soda…

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