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June 13, 2019

Amy Klobuchar chose Dessa's "Bullpen" to accompany her snowy presidential run announcement earlier this year, and Kirsten Gillibrand chose Lizzo's "Good as Hell" to be a part of her presidential soundtrack as well.

The Chart Show: Lizzo & Dessa Join the Presidential Race (In Song)

The Chart Show: Lizzo & Dessa Join the Presidential Race (In Song)

Mark Wheat • Jun 13, 2019

Amy Klobuchar chose Dessa's "Bullpen" to accompany her snowy presidential run announcement earlier this year, and Kirsten Gillibrand chose Lizzo's "Good as Hell" to be a part of her presidential soundtrack as well.

Music News: An interview with Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig

Music News: An interview with Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig

Jade, Jay Gabler and Lydia Moran • Jun 12, 2019

Backstage at the Armory in Minneapolis, Jade had the chance to catch up with Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig. In the news today: White Sox take heat for celebrating 'disco demolition,' Spice Girls animated movie planned, rapper Bushwick Bill has died at 52, Radiohead dropped 18 hours of rare audio, and a 2008 fire is revealed to have destroyed priceless master recordings. Plus, this week in music history and a dive into new tunes from Iron & Wine and Calexico; Bruce Springsteen; Mattiel; and Madonna. Plus, Adele raps!

Dug Dngr on his name change, 'I'm Sorry for Calling,' and not fearing vulnerability

Dug Dngr on his name change, 'I'm Sorry for Calling,' and not fearing vulnerability

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Jun 12, 2019

Formerly Dug Hill, St. Paul rapper Dug Dngr (pronounced 'Danger') recently released a new project, 'I'm Sorry for Calling.' Jeffrey Bissoy sat down to Dug Dngr to talk about the new release, about romance and technology in the digital age, and about why Dug Dngr is not afraid to be vulnerable.

Coffee Break: St. Louis vs. Boston

Coffee Break: St. Louis vs. Boston

Anna Weggel • Jun 12, 2019

Tonight is game 7 of the Stanley Cup and it all comes down to St. Louis Blues vs. the Boston Bruins. The series is tied 3 to 3 and a championship is on the line. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what musicians do you want to hear that hail from St. Louis or Boston?

Rock and Roll Book Club: An oral history of Joy Division

Rock and Roll Book Club: An oral history of Joy Division

Jay Gabler • Jun 12, 2019

Jon Savage's new oral history of Joy Division isn't for the casual fan...but is there such a thing as a casual Joy Division fan?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, John Linnell

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, John Linnell

Jun 12, 2019

The Stones released 'Satisfaction'; The Supremes achieved a milestone; Jerry Lee Lewis was shakin' his way up the charts; Price won a Webby; the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' entered the Billboard Top 50; and John Linnell of TMBG was born, Today in Music History.

Photos: A tour of Minneapolis' Cedar-Riverside neighborhood

Photos: A tour of Minneapolis' Cedar-Riverside neighborhood

Mary Mathis and Colleen Cowie • Jun 12, 2019

With venues like the Cedar Cultural Center, Palmer's Bar, and Mixed Blood Theatre, Minneapolis' West Bank has become a hub for Somali music and culture. Cedar-Riverside resident and KFAI radio host Abdirizak Bihi takes us for a tour of his neighborhood, which he calls "Little Mogadishu."

Listen to Looch: Bonnaroo preview with Jade

Listen to Looch: Bonnaroo preview with Jade

Mary Lucia • Jun 11, 2019

Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15, Jade will be broadcasting live from the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. Ahead of the weekend's broadcasts, Jade talks to Mary Lucia about the culture of Bonnaroo. 'It seems like everyone is looking out for each other,' Jade says, 'which I appreciate.'

Nur-D performs for the Local Show

Nur-D performs for the Local Show

Andrea Swensson and Kayla Song • Jun 11, 2019

'I've always loved [hip-hop],' Nur-D says, 'but I never thought it'd be something that I would do - mostly because I'm weird.'

Coffee Break: Quest for fire

Coffee Break: Quest for fire

Anna Weggel • Jun 11, 2019

Fun fact: Brian dreamed all about fires and burning last night, and therefore has been talking to Jill and Anna about the 1981 science fantasy adventure film Quest for Fire. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that reference fire or burning?

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