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June 30, 2020

At 79, 74 and 87 years old, respectively, these three veteran songwriters prove that it's possible to release poignant and powerful work late in an artist's career.

With new albums, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Willie Nelson are as relevant as ever

With new albums, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Willie Nelson are as relevant as ever

Ann Powers and Mary Louise Kelly • Jun 30, 2020

At 79, 74 and 87 years old, respectively, these three veteran songwriters prove that it's possible to release poignant and powerful work late in an artist's career.

Music News: Country music faces racial reckoning

Music News: Country music faces racial reckoning

Jay Gabler • Jun 30, 2020

Changing their name to the Chicks, the band formerly known as the Dixie Chicks have declared that they want to 'meet this moment.' Is this the moment when country music finally faces a reckoning that will unseat the genre's longstanding racial exclusion?

Coffee Break: Short songs

Coffee Break: Short songs

Anna Weggel • Jun 30, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what super short songs do you want to hear?

Sufjan Stevens announces new solo album 'The Ascension'

Sufjan Stevens announces new solo album 'The Ascension'

Marissa Lorusso • Jun 30, 2020

Stevens' eighth solo studio album will be released September 25, with its first single coming on Friday.

'Hamilton' comes home, just in time for the Fourth of July

'Hamilton' comes home, just in time for the Fourth of July

Linda Holmes • Jun 30, 2020

The very good movie version of 'Hamilton,' filmed with the original cast at the height of the show's popularity, will perk up faithful cast album fans -- and new viewers, too.

Today in Music History: Buzzcocks released 'Love You More'

Today in Music History: Buzzcocks released 'Love You More'

Jun 30, 2020

Marvel Comics launched a title based on the band Kiss; Huey Lewis and the News hit No. 1 in the album charts with 'Sports'; guitar great Chet Atkins passed away; Buzzcocks released the second-shortest single of all time; and fans rushed the stage at a Pearl Jam concert, Today in Music History.

Coffee Break: Too hot to handle

Coffee Break: Too hot to handle

Anna Weggel • Jun 29, 2020

It's going to be a hot one in Minnesota this week! So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention hot, heat and temperatures rising?

Today in Music History: The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their final gig

Today in Music History: The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their final gig

Jun 29, 2020

The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their final show together; Elton John crashed a concert in Oakland, Calif.; Bruce Springsteen kicked off a 15-month tour (and filmed a music video) in St. Paul, Minn.; and Little Eva was born, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Haim, 'Women In Music Part III'

Album of the Week: Haim, 'Women In Music Part III'

Jesse Wiza • Jun 29, 2020

Throughout the record, HAIM navigate heartbreak, the wobbly uncertainty of personal growth, and the vast lands of loneliness - coming together for each other, and for us. The instrumentation is full of enticing restraint, grasping listeners with sharp arrangements that stay with you even after the record has ended.

Beyonce to drop visual album, 'Black Is King,' on Disney+ in July

Beyonce to drop visual album, 'Black Is King,' on Disney+ in July

Rachel Treisman • Jun 28, 2020

Beyonce's upcoming visual album, 'Black Is King,' is based on the music of 'The Lion King: The Gift' soundtrack. A press release calls it 'a celebratory memoir for the world on the Black experience.'

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