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September 06, 2019

The Shreveport, La., five-piece visited The Current to play songs from 'Power,' their second full-length release. 'I'd never really had an anxiety about a sophomore record,' says lead singer and guitarist AJ Haynes. 'You know: buy the ticket, take the ride.'

Seratones play a 'Power'-ful session in The Current studio

Seratones play a 'Power'-ful session in The Current studio

Mark Wheat • Sep 6, 2019

The Shreveport, La., five-piece visited The Current to play songs from 'Power,' their second full-length release. 'I'd never really had an anxiety about a sophomore record,' says lead singer and guitarist AJ Haynes. 'You know: buy the ticket, take the ride.'

The Small Glories perform songs from 'Assiniboine & The Red' at Radio Heartland

The Small Glories perform songs from 'Assiniboine & The Red' at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Sep 6, 2019

Winnipeg duo The Small Glories visited the Radio Heartland studio to perform songs from their new album 'Assiniboine & The Red' -- a title that not only references the confluence of two rivers in their hometown, but is also a metaphor for how the duo formed.

Coffee Break: MN artists with No. 1s

Coffee Break: MN artists with No. 1s

Sep 6, 2019

Today we are asking the question - what Minnesota-connected artists have occupied the No. 1 slot on the Billboard's Hot 100 chart since the chart's inception in 1958?

Friday Five: Maple & Beech’s favorite Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Maple & Beech’s favorite Minnesota music videos

Tyler Tholl • Sep 6, 2019

Hello! This is writer Cecilia Johnson, announcing that today we have a special Friday Five for you. Over the last few years, I’ve gotten to know a particular group who always prioritize visuals alongside their music. Maple & Beech are a synth-pop/dance-rock band who started as a Tyler Tholl solo project and picked up Pete…

The Who crank up an orchestra for Moving On tour

The Who crank up an orchestra for Moving On tour

Randy Salas • Sep 5, 2019

When you think of combining a rock band with an orchestra, the hard-strumming the Who might not be the first group that comes to mind. But that's exactly what's happening as the legendary British rockers bring their Moving On tour Friday night to St. Paul - and then on to 15 other North American cities over the next few months.

Minnesota music is in the mix as 2020 candidates fire up their campaign playlists

Minnesota music is in the mix as 2020 candidates fire up their campaign playlists

Lydia Moran • Sep 5, 2019

Before a presidential candidate steps onto stage or opens their mouth, a playlist can communicate the candidate’s persona, their values, and who they’re trying to reach. Is what’s blaring over a sound system for rally-goers waiting for hours, rain or shine, an old song or a new release? Is it a deep cut or a…

Coffee Break: I Want You

Coffee Break: I Want You

Anna Weggel • Sep 5, 2019

Jill was thinking about the song "I Want You" by Elvis Costello earlier this week and thought it would make for a great set of music and she's right! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that say "I Want You"?

Playlist: The rock that fueled the Peters Brothers

Playlist: The rock that fueled the Peters Brothers

Sep 5, 2019

In the '80s, controversial St. Paul ministers the Peters Brothers traveled around America preaching about the dangers of rock music. From shock-rock to suggestive pop, this playlist compiles some of the songs that fueled the Peters Brothers' protests against rock & roll.

The Chart Show: Lizzo tops two charts simultaneously!

The Chart Show: Lizzo tops two charts simultaneously!

Mark Wheat • Sep 5, 2019

This week's chart marks another pivotal historical moment.

Listen to Looch: a new documentary about Linda Ronstadt

Listen to Looch: a new documentary about Linda Ronstadt

Mary Lucia • Sep 4, 2019

Mary Lucia talks about 'Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice,' a new documentary opening Friday, Sept. 6. The film looks at Ronstadt's versatility and determination, two factors that powered her long and successful career.

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