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July 12, 2019

As he continues to recover from a shattered shoulder, Duluth singer-songwriter Charlie Parr is moving forward with new music. Parr fell while skateboarding last August, requiring extensive surgery. Parr had never experienced a physical health issue like this before, and was not sure if this would impact his ability to play his guitar. “There are…

Charlie Parr announces new album, returns to live performance after serious skateboard injury

Charlie Parr announces new album, returns to live performance after serious skateboard injury

Marla Khan-Schwartz • Jul 12, 2019

As he continues to recover from a shattered shoulder, Duluth singer-songwriter Charlie Parr is moving forward with new music. Parr fell while skateboarding last August, requiring extensive surgery. Parr had never experienced a physical health issue like this before, and was not sure if this would impact his ability to play his guitar. “There are…

Coffee Break: More more more

Coffee Break: More more more

Anna Weggel • Jul 12, 2019

In honor of one of Jill's favorite vinyl picks to play - Andrea True Connection's "More, More, More" - let's focus on abundance. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that say more or not enough?

Minneapolis musician Sota Smoov detained by ICE; fellow artists organize to raise awareness

Minneapolis musician Sota Smoov detained by ICE; fellow artists organize to raise awareness

Colleen Cowie • Jul 12, 2019

This Saturday, July 13, over a dozen local musicians will spread across Minneapolis street corners and sidewalks. The performances are an effort to raise money and awareness for John Lewis Bing III, a.k.a. Sota Smoov, a Minneapolis musician who was arrested and detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on June 6. Bing was born…

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Dan Murphy

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Dan Murphy

Jul 12, 2019

Christine McVie was born, Rolling Stones made their live debut, a Limp Bizkit got arrested in St. Paul, Soul Asylum's Dan Murphy was born, and Zager and Evans' "In The Year 2525" hit No. 1, Today in Music History

Friday Five: Lady Lark, Anna Stine, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Lady Lark, Anna Stine, and more new Minnesota music videos

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 12, 2019

Lady Lark – “Rendezvous (feat. Har Mar Superstar)” Lady Lark and Har Mar Superstar are grand in “Rendezvous,” a one-night-stand scenario with just enough silliness. Lady Lark and the band will support Night Moves at First Avenue on July 20. Anna Stine – “There I’ll Go” Anna Stine shares a video that’s lush and beautiful…

Coffee Break: A warm round of applause

Coffee Break: A warm round of applause

Anna Weggel • Jul 11, 2019

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were recorded in a studio but have applause somewhere in them?

Bon Iver announce a new album, release another pair of songs

Bon Iver announce a new album, release another pair of songs

Stephen Thompson • Jul 11, 2019

The band's fourth album, due out Aug. 30, will be titled 'i,i.' Hear 'Jelmore' and 'Faith' now.

The Chart Show: 49 and Feeling Fine

The Chart Show: 49 and Feeling Fine

Jul 11, 2019

Topping the chart for the fourth week out of seven in total is Lizzo and Missy Elliott, who started making music in 1989, the same year as Beck! He just celebrated his 49th birthday this week.

Watch the Brother Brothers' new video for 'Colorado'

Watch the Brother Brothers' new video for 'Colorado'

Luke Taylor • Jul 10, 2019

The folk/Americana duo comprising identical twins David and Adam Moss have released a new video for their song, 'Colorado,' featuring vocals and mandolin by Sarah Jarosz.

Coffee Break: Let's go camping

Coffee Break: Let's go camping

Anna Weggel • Jul 10, 2019

Jill and Anna recently returned from lengthy camping trips, and there's much to catch up on. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention something you might do or see while camping?

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