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November 07, 2019

Joni Mitchell is 76 today, so we thought we'd celebrate by hearing some of her songs. But let's get a little creative with this one. What songs would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that are covers of Joni Mitchell songs?

Coffee Break: Joni Mitchell covers

Coffee Break: Joni Mitchell covers

Nov 7, 2019

Joni Mitchell is 76 today, so we thought we'd celebrate by hearing some of her songs. But let's get a little creative with this one. What songs would you like to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that are covers of Joni Mitchell songs?

'Sound the Bells': where Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra meet

'Sound the Bells': where Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra meet

Euan Kerr • Nov 7, 2019

The live hip-hop album features a selection of Dessa's hip hop work with a group of vocalists and the full Minnesota Orchestra behind her. This years-long collaboration and cross-genre learning results in 'Sound the Bells' and some interesting marketing challenges.

One day in New York City: Run a marathon or play a show? Why choose?

One day in New York City: Run a marathon or play a show? Why choose?

Staff • Nov 7, 2019

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Andy Cook shares an account of his recent adventure in New York City. Making music and running a marathon have a lot in common, it turns out. Immense amounts of time and effort put into preparation; the ebbs and flows of anxiety and excitement along the way; and then the moment it all…

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.

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