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October 27, 2019

Who are 'the beautiful ones' in the title of Prince's unfinished memoir? It could be very literal, the beautiful people. It could be about his parents, or his family more generally. It could encompass creative visionaries, or the African-American community, or everyone Prince was making music for, which is to say the whole human race. The most likely answer might be: yes, all of the above.

Rock and Roll Book Club: Prince's memoir 'The Beautiful Ones'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Prince's memoir 'The Beautiful Ones'

Jay Gabler • Oct 27, 2019

Who are 'the beautiful ones' in the title of Prince's unfinished memoir? It could be very literal, the beautiful people. It could be about his parents, or his family more generally. It could encompass creative visionaries, or the African-American community, or everyone Prince was making music for, which is to say the whole human race. The most likely answer might be: yes, all of the above.

Listen to The Connie Club's third episode with Adam Weiner and guest Big Freedia

Listen to The Connie Club's third episode with Adam Weiner and guest Big Freedia

Oct 27, 2019

Welcome to episode three of The Connie Club, where Low Cut Connie frontman Adam Weiner spins Saturday night music of all kinds of genres and eras, plays his junky piano (named Shondra), and features an interview and performance from tourmate Big Freedia.

Help power up our Power Pop episode of Teenage Kicks

Help power up our Power Pop episode of Teenage Kicks

Oct 26, 2019

Next week (Saturday, Nov. 2) on Teenage Kicks, we go all the way with two full hours devoted to power pop from the 1960s through the 1990s. But we want your input! Send us your power pop requests to help us put together the program.

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.'

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