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November 07, 2019

Unbelievably, this is the first time that the Pixies been inducted to our Chart Hall of Fame, ending their stay at #2.

The Chart Show: First Induction for Veteran Pixies

The Chart Show: First Induction for Veteran Pixies

Mark Wheat • Nov 7, 2019

Unbelievably, this is the first time that the Pixies been inducted to our Chart Hall of Fame, ending their stay at #2.

Coffee Break: Bands mentioning bands

Coffee Break: Bands mentioning bands

Nov 6, 2019

We've done this one before but the trend seems to be returning - what songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break where another musician or band is referenced in the title?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Jack & the Ghost,' a picture book written by Chan Poling and illustrated by Lucy Michell

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Jack & the Ghost,' a picture book written by Chan Poling and illustrated by Lucy Michell

Jay Gabler • Nov 6, 2019

'Jack & the Ghost' is a new picture book written by Poling, well-known to his fellow Minnesotans as a co-founder of the Suburbs and the New Standards. Music fans might also recognize the name of the book's illustrator Lucy Michell...but wait, isn't that last name missing an E? It would be if we were talking about Lucy Michelle of the Velvet Lapelles and Little Fevers, but in this case we're talking about Lucy Michell the visual artist. (Yes, they're the same person.)

Rex Orange County doesn't care what you call him (anymore)

Rex Orange County doesn't care what you call him (anymore)

Zoe Jones • Nov 6, 2019

Alexander O'Connor, aka Rex Orange County, shares insights into his career thus far. 'You are something and you make a choice in your life, like, 'This is going to be great' -- and then it happens, and you're kind of like, 'This is more stressful than I imagined.'

Today in Music History: Aerosmith played their first gig

Today in Music History: Aerosmith played their first gig

Nov 6, 2019

Gram Parsons' body was stolen; Dylan recorded two classic songs in Nashville; Aerosmith played their first gig; Soft Cell broke a U.K. charts record; Pearl Jam had a fast-selling album; Taylor Swift's album sold even faster; and the Sex Pistols debuted, Today in Music History.

Angel Olsen and John Congleton on how they made 'All Mirrors'

Angel Olsen and John Congleton on how they made 'All Mirrors'

Bob Boilen • Nov 6, 2019

Angel Olsen has reimagined her sound. On this edition of All Songs Considered, she and her co-producer, John Congleton reveal how they did it, with the help of a 14-piece string section.

Listen to Looch: 'Mystify: Michael Hutchence' coming to Sound Unseen

Listen to Looch: 'Mystify: Michael Hutchence' coming to Sound Unseen

Mary Lucia • Nov 5, 2019

Mary Lucia talks about director Richard Lowenstein's biopic 'Mystify: Michael Hutchence,' which explores the complex life of the late INXS frontman. The film will make its Minnesota Premiere at the Sound Unseen Film Festival on November 17.

Dessa - The Making of 'Sound the Bells'

Dessa - The Making of 'Sound the Bells'

Andrea Swensson • Nov 5, 2019

How do you make a catalog of deftly delivered rap hits a classical collaboration? Dessa walks through the process of making 'Sound the Bells,' her new album of her greatest hits with the Minnesota Orchestra providing the score behind the celebrated singer and rapper.

The KAT Challenge: Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns needs his own theme song

The KAT Challenge: Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns needs his own theme song

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Nov 5, 2019

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has been on a tear this season, helping to propel the Timberwolves to a 4-1 start to the 2018-19 NBA season. Towns's play has been so impressive even, that it might be time that the 'Big Meow' gets his own song. Jeffrey Bissoy makes an appeal to artists to step up to the free-throw line.

Coffee Break: Choice

Coffee Break: Choice

Anna Weggel • Nov 5, 2019

Happy Election Day! While not every Minnesota community will have something on the ballot this year, many do, including city council elections, school referenda and school board elections. What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that mention choice or choosing?

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