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November 14, 2019

Three decades ago, Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson started singing together in high school choir. Their friendship and mutual musical interests led them to start performing music together, and the rest is history. Chris and Johnny - aka Storyhill - visited Radio Heartland to sing songs and to talk about their early days as a duo.

Celebrating 30 years of music together, Storyhill perform at Radio Heartland

Celebrating 30 years of music together, Storyhill perform at Radio Heartland

Mike Pengra • Nov 14, 2019

Three decades ago, Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson started singing together in high school choir. Their friendship and mutual musical interests led them to start performing music together, and the rest is history. Chris and Johnny - aka Storyhill - visited Radio Heartland to sing songs and to talk about their early days as a duo.

Coffee Break: Give to the Max

Coffee Break: Give to the Max

Nov 14, 2019

We started the mood off with yesterday's kindness break so let's keep the spirit going today with a set of music inspired by Give to the Max day, which is today! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention giving, sharing, and money?

The Chart Show: "Hey Ma" Hits the Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: "Hey Ma" Hits the Hall of Fame

Nov 14, 2019

Bon Iver ended his run at #1 and is inducted into the Chart Show Hall of Fame with "Hey Ma," and The Black Keys hit their tenth week and graduate from the chart at #12.

Rock and Roll Book Club: Top ten essential music reads

Rock and Roll Book Club: Top ten essential music reads

Jay Gabler • Nov 13, 2019

What are the essential reads for music fans, the books that every music lover must have on their nightstand bucket list? The Current and AARP Minnesota asked you to vote, and you came through. Here, from number ten to number one, are the music must-reads according to you.

Vagabon is right at home in The Current studio

Vagabon is right at home in The Current studio

Jade • Nov 13, 2019

Laetitia Tamko dubbed her music project Vagabon to avoid people mispronouncing her name. But there's something deeper to it. 'I would say that I tend to talk about home a lot and trying to find it,' she says. Vagabon feels very much at home making music, as evidenced when she and her band visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Jade.

Coffee Break: Kindness

Coffee Break: Kindness

Anna Weggel • Nov 13, 2019

November 13 is World Kindness Day. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that showcase or mention an act of kindness?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Andrew Ridgeley writes about his years in Wham! with George Michael

Rock and Roll Book Club: Andrew Ridgeley writes about his years in Wham! with George Michael

Jay Gabler • Nov 13, 2019

There are no two ways about it: you know who Andrew Ridgeley is because of George Michael. By the same token, though, you might very well not know who George Michael is if not for Andrew Ridgeley.

Today in Music History: The 'Yellow Submarine' film debuts in U.S.

Today in Music History: The 'Yellow Submarine' film debuts in U.S.

Nov 13, 2019

Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones bought A.A. Milne's former home; Men At Work had the top album in the United States; Elton John performed for the first time in Mexico; and the Beatles' animated film 'Yellow Submarine' was released in the United States, Today in Music History.

Review and photos: Angel Olsen turns First Avenue into her own immersive world

Review and photos: Angel Olsen turns First Avenue into her own immersive world

Maddie Schwappach • Nov 13, 2019

The loudest moment of Angel Olsen’s Tuesday night show at First Avenue came a few songs into her set at the end of “Lark.” The tune concluded with Olsen’s husky vocals echoing the phrase “dream on” over a sparse drum beat and a bass line that resembled a heartbeat. It was impossible to hear the…

Angel Olsen performs songs from 'All Mirrors' in The Current studio

Angel Olsen performs songs from 'All Mirrors' in The Current studio

Mary Lucia • Nov 12, 2019

The latest release from Angel Olsen is characterized by soaring vocals and lush instrumental arrangements. Olsen and her band visited The Current studio to play songs from the new album.

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