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October 31, 2019

Beck is back! Seems like he never quite took time off since his last album, but a new one is on the way next month.

The Chart Show: Have a Hyperlife Halloween in Hyperspace!

The Chart Show: Have a Hyperlife Halloween in Hyperspace!

Mark Wheat • Oct 31, 2019

Beck is back! Seems like he never quite took time off since his last album, but a new one is on the way next month.

Listen to Looch: 'Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero' film coming to Sound Unseen

Listen to Looch: 'Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero' film coming to Sound Unseen

Mary Lucia • Oct 30, 2019

Mary Lucia talks about director Eric Mahoney's documentary 'Brainiac: Transmission After Zero,' which tells the story of a beloved and influential '90s band from Ohio. The film will make its Minnesota Premiere at the Sound Unseen Film Festival in November.

Eilen Jewell performs songs from 'Gypsy' at Radio Heartland

Eilen Jewell performs songs from 'Gypsy' at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Oct 30, 2019

Eilen Jewell's new album, 'Gypsy,' deals with the polarities of loving the road, but also loving being home with her family. Jewell and her band wrapped up a North American tour with a visit to the Radio Heartland studio.

Coffee Break: Mischief

Coffee Break: Mischief

Anna Weggel • Oct 30, 2019

October 30 - the eve of Halloween - is known as Mischief Night, or Devil's night, an informal holiday known for pranks and vandalism. While Jill says "don't bust my son's pumpkins or mom will be really upset", let's get into some musical mischief this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature some sort of mischief or devilish behavior?

Today in Music History: George Michael released 'Faith'

Today in Music History: George Michael released 'Faith'

Oct 30, 2019

George Michael released 'Faith''; Jam Master Jay was killed; Roy Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman' went Gold; Pink Floyd released 'Meddle' in the U.S.; Australia's Men at Work had their first U.S. No. 1 hit; and Black Sabbath performed on Late Night with David Letterman, their first TV appearance after a 22-year gap, Today in Music History.

In The Current studio, Reina del Cid shows why she's more than just 'karaoke famous'

In The Current studio, Reina del Cid shows why she's more than just 'karaoke famous'

Andrea Swensson and Jay Gabler • Oct 29, 2019

In a session for the Local Show, Reina del Cid performed songs from her new album 'Morse Code.'

Giveaway: The Replacements 'Dead Man's Pop' 1-LP/4-CD set

Giveaway: The Replacements 'Dead Man's Pop' 1-LP/4-CD set

Oct 29, 2019

Enter for a chance to win your own copy of 'Don't Tell a Soul' as it was originally intended, plus unissued, live, and rare tracks.

Dan Deacon announces new album with a music video full of creepy crawlies

Dan Deacon announces new album with a music video full of creepy crawlies

Lars Gotrich • Oct 29, 2019

'Sat by a Tree' stars actor and comedian Aparna Nancherla as... a decomposing corpse, in celebration of life. Very Deacon.

Coffee Break: Cats in the cradle

Coffee Break: Cats in the cradle

Anna Weggel • Oct 29, 2019

Happy National Cat Day to you and your majestic little lions. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention cats?

Today in Music History: 'Islands In The Stream' hits No. 1

Today in Music History: 'Islands In The Stream' hits No. 1

Oct 29, 2019

Neil Diamond got a Gold Record; Dolly and Kenny sang of islands in the stream; the Stone Roses split up; U2 performed on Letterman; and 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' broke chart records, Today in Music History.

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