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August 01, 2019

You've heard his song 'Lava' on The Current, now get acquainted with this young Bay area musician who is winning over fans coast-to-coast with his intimate, atmospheric pop music.

You need to know: Still Woozy

You need to know: Still Woozy

Aug 1, 2019

You've heard his song 'Lava' on The Current, now get acquainted with this young Bay area musician who is winning over fans coast-to-coast with his intimate, atmospheric pop music.

Coffee Break: I fought the law

Coffee Break: I fought the law

Anna Weggel • Aug 1, 2019

Many new laws go into effect today in Minnesota - ranging from a hands-free cellphone driving law to laws about slowpoke drivers, indoor vaping, intentional groping, granny cams in assisted living homes, and parental rights. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention "the law"?

Prince’s ‘Chaos and Disorder,’ ‘Emancipation,’ ‘Versace Experience’ mixtape to be reissued

Prince’s ‘Chaos and Disorder,’ ‘Emancipation,’ ‘Versace Experience’ mixtape to be reissued

Jay Gabler • Aug 1, 2019

Prince’s 1996 albums Chaos and Disorder and Emancipation, as well as the rare Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold) mixtape from 1995, will be reissued on vinyl and CD on Sept. 13. It will be the first vinyl release for each, and the first CD release for the mixtape. Ironically, the reissue doesn’t include a cassette release for The…

Calexico and Iron & Wine: Tiny Desk Concert

Calexico and Iron & Wine: Tiny Desk Concert

Stephen Thompson • Aug 1, 2019

The two bands just released 'Years to Burn,' their first album together since 2005. Now, they've performed three songs -- two new, one old -- for Calexico's Tiny Desk debut

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The Chart Show: Lots of strangers helped The Raconteurs get to the top!

The Chart Show: Lots of strangers helped The Raconteurs get to the top!

Mark Wheat • Aug 1, 2019

Nine weeks ago The Raconteurs came into the chart at #11 and have bounced around the lower reaches of the Top Ten ever since, but this week all of a sudden they leap frog the dynamic duo of Lizzo and Billie to #1!

HAIM, relaxed, release Lou Reed-inspired 'Summer Girl'

HAIM, relaxed, release Lou Reed-inspired 'Summer Girl'

Lars Gotrich • Jul 31, 2019

'Summer Girl' has all the makings of a quintessential HAIM track, but hung off the shoulder like vintage strappy dress that just won't stay in place.

Coffee Break: Samples

Coffee Break: Samples

Anna Weggel • Jul 31, 2019

It's Fatboy Slim's birthday today, and we recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the release of Beastie Boys' 'Paul's Boutique' so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that sample other songs?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Ben Folds has 'A Dream About Lightning Bugs'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Ben Folds has 'A Dream About Lightning Bugs'

Jay Gabler • Jul 31, 2019

In a conversational memoir, Ben Folds shares his thoughts on everything from the fame that follows having a radio hit (not as much fun as you'd think) to the consequences of throwing piano benches (not that fun either).

Photos: Tame Impala unleash color, confetti at Surly Festival Field

Photos: Tame Impala unleash color, confetti at Surly Festival Field

Cecilia Johnson • Jul 31, 2019

The weather was so gorgeous last night, Tame Impala would’ve had to lock Kevin Parker in the tour bus to ruin the mood at Minneapolis’s Surly Festival Field. Luckily, the project’s frontperson/auteur was in no such bind, striding to the front of the stage and staying there while he sang hits from 2015 album Currents…

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