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October 10, 2019

Before he takes the stage on Friday, October 18, Frank Turner is going record shopping with a lucky fan. Could it be you?

Giveaway: Record shopping with Frank Turner

Giveaway: Record shopping with Frank Turner

Oct 10, 2019

Before he takes the stage on Friday, October 18, Frank Turner is going record shopping with a lucky fan. Could it be you?

Kind Country bring cosmic bluegrass into the Radio Heartland studio

Kind Country bring cosmic bluegrass into the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Oct 10, 2019

Kind Country's latest album, 'Hard Times,' released in spring of this year. The band brought their self-described 'cosmic American music' into the Radio Heartland studio.

New Prince mural towers over North Loop in downtown Minneapolis

New Prince mural towers over North Loop in downtown Minneapolis

Kayla Song • Oct 10, 2019

On the side of the 424 building on Washington Avenue in the North Loop neighborhood of downtown Minneapolis, you might have seen the beginnings of yet another mural of Minnesota music icon Prince. You can thank the Floyd’s 99 Barbershop for the commission. Many Floyd’s 99 Barbershops all over the country have murals on the…

Coffee Break: John Prine covers

Coffee Break: John Prine covers

Anna Weggel • Oct 10, 2019

Happy 73rd birthday to John Prine who was born today in 1946. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what John Prine covers do you want to hear?

Photos: Lizzo dazzles Armory in Minneapolis homecoming show

Photos: Lizzo dazzles Armory in Minneapolis homecoming show

Jay Gabler • Oct 10, 2019

For several years, it felt like Minnesota had Lizzo all to ourselves. Now we’re sharing her with the world, but whenever she returns, it feels like a homecoming. Last night, in the first of two shows this week at the Armory in Minneapolis, she was feeling the love with a radiant performance. Photographer Mary Mathis…

The Chart Show: Record Setting Homecoming Week with Lizzo!

The Chart Show: Record Setting Homecoming Week with Lizzo!

Mark Wheat • Oct 10, 2019

Lizzo hits her ninth week on the chart with "Like A Girl," tonight ahead of her two-night sold out stint at The Armory.

Video: Lizzo's time in Minnesota

Video: Lizzo's time in Minnesota

Oct 9, 2019

Lizzo may be new to a lot of listeners around the world, but she's a familiar face to Minnesotans, who were privileged to witness her rise as a member of our music community. Watch a chronicle of her years in the North Star state.

Coffee Break: The world of Lizzo

Coffee Break: The world of Lizzo

Oct 9, 2019

Lizzo rolls into town this week for two sold out shows - one tonight and one Friday - at The Armory. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from Lizzo and her various past and present projects?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Morris Day is 'On Time'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Morris Day is 'On Time'

Jay Gabler • Oct 9, 2019

Morris Day's new memoir is a fascinating conversation with both Prince, posthumously, and his own flamboyant 'MD' character. The result may be more revealing even than Prince's own upcoming book.

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, PJ Harvey

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, PJ Harvey

Oct 9, 2019

PJ Harvey was born; Ray Charles had a hit with 'Hit the Road, Jack'; Glen Campbell did some session guitar work for the Beach Boys; Sean Lennon was born on his dad's birthday; Beethoven inspired a disco hit; and John Lennon was born in Liverpool 75 years ago Today in Music History.

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