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October 25, 2019

Pop juggernaut Ariana Grande joins the fun in this remix of the unstoppable 2016 song, with her own demand to be treated right.

Lizzo enlists Ariana Grande for 'Good As Hell' remix

Lizzo enlists Ariana Grande for 'Good As Hell' remix

Stephen Thompson • Oct 25, 2019

Pop juggernaut Ariana Grande joins the fun in this remix of the unstoppable 2016 song, with her own demand to be treated right.

Them Coulee Boys play songs from 'Die Happy' in the Radio Heartland studio

Them Coulee Boys play songs from 'Die Happy' in the Radio Heartland studio

Mike Pengra • Oct 25, 2019

Them Coulee Boys drove over from Eau Claire, Wis., to do a session at Radio Heartland, and they are an absolute delight to hang out with. Listen to Them Coulee Boys share some stories and play some songs from their new album, 'Die Happy.'

Friday Five: Yummm, Dave Mehling, and KRIS LINDAHL GET OUT OF HERE

Friday Five: Yummm, Dave Mehling, and KRIS LINDAHL GET OUT OF HERE

Cecilia Johnson • Oct 25, 2019

Off-Brand Comedy – “Do The Kris Lindahl” If you’re not from the Twin Cities, you may not get the hype surrounding our local celebrity realtor. If you are from the Twin Cities, this man’s face has likely entered your eyeballs every day for months. Kris Lindahl’s ubiquity is the subject of this hilarious music video…

Coffee Break: Halloween-ready

Coffee Break: Halloween-ready

Anna Weggel • Oct 25, 2019

If you're a Halloween lover, you might be spending some time putting together your costume this weekend. But we're curious about what musicians we can come up with that are ALREADY set for a costume. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what musicians do you want to hear that wear outfits or costumes that they could trick-or-treat in?

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Richard Lloyd

Today in Music History: Happy Birthday, Richard Lloyd

Oct 25, 2019

Richard Lloyd was born; Rolling Stones made their Ed Sullivan debut; Radiohead opened for Tears for Fears; Richard Lloyd was born; and three female solo acts rocked the top of the Billboards, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Welcome to the dollhouse

Coffee Break: Welcome to the dollhouse

Oct 24, 2019

The History Center of Olmsted County is holding a scary doll contest and we couldn't be more charmed by this. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention dolls in one way or another?

Interview: Director Albert Magnoli describes working with Prince and making 'Purple Rain'

Interview: Director Albert Magnoli describes working with Prince and making 'Purple Rain'

Jill Riley • Oct 24, 2019

Film director Albert Magnoli describes the events that led to his first meeting with Prince, and the making of the film 'Purple Rain.'

Listen: Original demo of Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash ‘Wanted Man’ duet

Listen: Original demo of Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash ‘Wanted Man’ duet

Kayla Song • Oct 24, 2019

The original demo for “Wanted Man,” a song from Johnny Cash’s 1969 live album At San Quentin, has emerged from the archives of Bob Dylan’s music vault. Originally written by Dylan for Cash in the late 1960s, the song is featured on the upcoming box set Bob Dylan (Featuring Johnny Cash) — Travelin’ Thru, 1967-1969:…

The Chart Show: A Local Theme - Broken Bones

The Chart Show: A Local Theme - Broken Bones

Mark Wheat • Oct 24, 2019

Local artists Channy Leaneagh of Polica and Charlie Parr have fully recovered from their injuries and returned to the chart, and we're thankful for their full recoveries.

Lizzo, J.S. Ondara, Hippo Campus lead list of Record Store Day Black Friday 2019 releases

Lizzo, J.S. Ondara, Hippo Campus lead list of Record Store Day Black Friday 2019 releases

Kayla Song • Oct 23, 2019

The countdown for the annual Record Store Day Black Friday sale continues to count down with little over a month left, and some familiar names are on the list of vinyl exclusives: including Lizzo, J.S. Ondara, Hippo Campus, Paul Westerberg/Grandpaboy, and the Hold Steady. Record Store Day proper happens in the spring, but the vinyl-forward…

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