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January 24, 2019

Sarah and Austin McCombie are a North Carolina duo who comprise the emerging Americana act Chatham Rabbits. Just seven months into a full-time music career, they've released a debut album and have played a string of sold-out shows. 'As we grow, we're always looking to expand our reach,' Austin says. 'We want to grow organically and be smart about it.'

Chatham Rabbits taking measured leaps forward as their music career grows

Chatham Rabbits taking measured leaps forward as their music career grows

Luke Taylor • Jan 24, 2019

Sarah and Austin McCombie are a North Carolina duo who comprise the emerging Americana act Chatham Rabbits. Just seven months into a full-time music career, they've released a debut album and have played a string of sold-out shows. 'As we grow, we're always looking to expand our reach,' Austin says. 'We want to grow organically and be smart about it.'

Music News: Weezer drop surprise 'Teal Album' of covers

Music News: Weezer drop surprise 'Teal Album' of covers

Jay Gabler • Jan 24, 2019

If you loved Weezer's 'Africa,' you'll be glad to know there's suddenly a lot more where that came from. They have a whole new covers album, and there's also new music this week from Jenny Lewis, Vampire Weekend, Beck, I'm With Her, Foals, and a collaboration between Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst.

‘Blowin’ in the wind’ for Budweiser: Here’s what we know about music in Super Bowl LIII ads

‘Blowin’ in the wind’ for Budweiser: Here’s what we know about music in Super Bowl LIII ads

Kayla Song • Jan 24, 2019

Whether or not you’re an avid football fan, it’s likely that you still watch the Super Bowl for the ads — and advertisers know it. Aside from the halftime performance by Maroon 5, music stars will feature in a few of those outrageous commercials. Among them: Bob Dylan, Chance the Rapper, and the Backstreet Boys.…

Low to headline benefit concert for Boomchucks’ Jamie Ness, injured in a fall

Low to headline benefit concert for Boomchucks’ Jamie Ness, injured in a fall

Colleen Cowie • Jan 24, 2019

This Saturday, Jan. 26, four Duluth acts are helping north country musician Jamie Ness cover the cost of medical and dental bills after a workplace accident. The “Medical/Dental Relief Party” at the Rex Bar in Duluth’s Fitger’s Hotel will include music from Low, Jerree Small, Ingeborg Von Agassiz, and Kyle Ollah, as well as live…

Coffee Break: Sunshine pop on a cold, cold day

Coffee Break: Sunshine pop on a cold, cold day

Anna Weggel • Jan 24, 2019

This morning, Jill spun some ABBA for her Vinyl Tap pick - "Fernando" off of their Greatest Hits album. It got us in the mood for some sunshine pop on a cold day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what sunshine pop songs do you want to hear?

Jo Kellen to explore the big questions in ‘Serious Glee,’ one of this year’s Cedar Commissions

Jo Kellen to explore the big questions in ‘Serious Glee,’ one of this year’s Cedar Commissions

Maia Jacobson • Jan 24, 2019

“To be honest with you, it always feels like dumb luck. I don’t know why people respond to it. I’ve seen strangers passionately embrace each other and lift my 6’5” body off of the ground just because I presented myself to them as confidently uncool. What the f***?” So says Jo Kellen about figuring out…

Better Oblivion Community Center, a new project from Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, debuts on 'Colbert'

Better Oblivion Community Center, a new project from Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, debuts on 'Colbert'

Luke Taylor • Jan 24, 2019

Better Oblivion Community Center, a mystery project that had been rumored to consist of Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst, made its debut on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on CBS late Wednesday night. Watch video of the performance.

Today in Music History: The Clash released 'I Fought The Law'

Today in Music History: The Clash released 'I Fought The Law'

Jan 24, 2019

Jools Holland was born, Neil Diamond was born, Oasis and Dylan both had No. 1 hits, The Quarrymen played in Liverpool, and The Clash had a hit with a cover, Today in Music History.

Sheila E. shares her memories working with Prince

Sheila E. shares her memories working with Prince

Simone Cazares • Jan 24, 2019

Over the course of his career, Prince worked with many talented musicians, but one of the closest relationships he had with any of his musicians was with Sheila E. An iconic drummer, singer songwriter and performer Sheila E., short for Escovedo, has had an incredible career with Prince and on her own. Born and raised…

The Chart Show: Lots of Local Love

The Chart Show: Lots of Local Love

Mark Wheat • Jan 24, 2019

Voters crowned three new Hall of Fame tracks on the Chart Show this week, and Brandi Carlile's "Sugartooth" saw a 9 spot jump to the #2 spot.

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