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February 15, 2020

To celebrate Women's History Month, we'll be spotlighting a series of incredible artists. But...which ones? That's where you come in.

Help pick our featured artists for Women's History Month 2020

Help pick our featured artists for Women's History Month 2020

Feb 15, 2020

To celebrate Women's History Month, we'll be spotlighting a series of incredible artists. But...which ones? That's where you come in.

Watch Calexico and Iron & Wine live in concert

Watch Calexico and Iron & Wine live in concert

Feb 14, 2020

Watch Calexico and Iron & Wine live in concert from the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The show is expected to begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. Central.

Watch Madison Cunningham live in concert at the Palace Theatre

Watch Madison Cunningham live in concert at the Palace Theatre

Feb 14, 2020

Watch Madison Cunningham's concert, recorded live at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, Minn., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.

Coffee Break: Munson Love Time

Coffee Break: Munson Love Time

Anna Weggel • Feb 14, 2020

John Munson is joining Jill Riley this morning for a special set of sensual songs that can help inspire...activity....in the bedroom. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what requests do you have for Munson Love Time?

Music to wrestle by: P.O.S, Kiss the Tiger, and more welcoming NCAA visitors at MSP airport

Music to wrestle by: P.O.S, Kiss the Tiger, and more welcoming NCAA visitors at MSP airport

Caleb Brennan • Feb 14, 2020

When droves of people come to the Twin Cities next month to compete in and view the 2020 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship at U.S. Bank Stadium, they’ll be greeted by local musicians who will be performing at the baggage claim and in the gallery mall of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. It’s part of…

Interview: Nathaniel Rateliff on his new album 'And It's Still Alright'

Interview: Nathaniel Rateliff on his new album 'And It's Still Alright'

Jill Riley • Feb 14, 2020

Jill Riley spoke with Nathaniel Rateliff on his new album 'And It's Still Alright.' Did he realize he was releasing it on Valentine's Day? Yes. Yes, he did.

Friday Five: Heart Bones, Yam Haus, and more new Minnesota music videos

Friday Five: Heart Bones, Yam Haus, and more new Minnesota music videos

Emma Manley • Feb 14, 2020

If you have a music video you’d like to be considered for an upcoming feature, give me a shout at fridayfive@mpr.org! Heart Bones – “Open Relations” Heart Bones is the duo of Sabrina Ellis (frontperson of Austin, Texas bands A Giant Dog and Sweet Spirit) and local legend Har Mar Superstar. Here, Har Mar faces…

At last, Billie Eilish's James Bond theme song is here

At last, Billie Eilish's James Bond theme song is here

Stephen Thompson • Feb 14, 2020

'No Time to Die,' the theme to the first new Bond film since 2015, trades on the moody melancholy of the newly minted Grammy winner.

Coffee Break: Best part of breakin' up

Coffee Break: Best part of breakin' up

Anna Weggel • Feb 13, 2020

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and we have a special theme cooked up for you, so today, let's break up! What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that feature a breakup?

Review and photos: Fillmore Minneapolis officially opens its doors with Brandi Carlile

Review and photos: Fillmore Minneapolis officially opens its doors with Brandi Carlile

Emmet Kowler and Nate Ryan • Feb 13, 2020

Even with the hype of a swanky new room with a historic name, Brandi Carlile was the real event. Brimming with charisma and flanked by her steadfast bandmates Phil and Tim Hanseroth, Carlile wailed and belted her way through a jubilant 17-song set last night in the official opening show of the new Fillmore Minneapolis.…

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