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August 14, 2020

SYML joins Jade of The Current for a Live Virtual Session.

Live Virtual Session: SYML

Live Virtual Session: SYML

Jade and Caleb Brennan • Aug 14, 2020

SYML joins Jade of The Current for a Live Virtual Session.

'Of course Black Lives Matter,' Dolly Parton tells Billboard

'Of course Black Lives Matter,' Dolly Parton tells Billboard

Camila Domonoske • Aug 14, 2020

'Do we think our little white [bottoms] are the only ones that matter? No!' the singer, songwriter, philanthropist and businesswoman told the music magazine.

Coffee Break: Saw Lightning

Coffee Break: Saw Lightning

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 14, 2020

If you had a sleepless night in Minnesota on Sunday you were not alone -- a lightning storm that is usually fairly fleeting lasted for several hours, and we're in for some more severe weather today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention stormy, severe weather?

Sound 80 added to National Register of Historic Places

Sound 80 added to National Register of Historic Places

Jay Gabler • Aug 14, 2020

After a years-long effort, the Minneapolis recording studio formerly known as Sound 80 has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, joining the ranks of New Ulm’s Hermann Monument, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s row house in St. Paul, and the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth. Located at 2709 E. 25th St., the studio was…

Sylvan Esso's new video, 'Rooftop Dancing,' captures NYC in 2020

Sylvan Esso's new video, 'Rooftop Dancing,' captures NYC in 2020

Luke Taylor • Aug 13, 2020

Filmed and directed by New York-based photographer Cheryl Dunn, the video captures New Yorkers in the year of social distancing, yet still finding joy where they can.

Coffee Break: Kamala's playlist

Coffee Break: Kamala's playlist

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Aug 13, 2020

A few years ago, California Senator Kamala Harris made a music playlist celebrating African-American Music Appreciation Month. That playlist has resurfaced this week, as presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has chosen Senator Harris as his running mate in the 2020 election. So let's let Kamala take the wheel today. What songs do you want to hear from her playlist for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?

Today in Music History: The Supremes recorded 'Baby Love'

Today in Music History: The Supremes recorded 'Baby Love'

Aug 13, 2020

The Supremes recorded 'Baby Love'; Jefferson Airplane made their live debut; Cheap Trick had a massive hit; Woodstock '94 was held; Adam Ant caused a spot of bother; and the Lovin' Spoonful scored a No. 1 hit with their song, 'Summer in the City,' Today in Music History.

The Chart Show: Jewels Run Up The Chart

The Chart Show: Jewels Run Up The Chart

Aug 13, 2020

Two huge moves on the chart come from Run The Jewels rocketing to #2 and Bully landing at #5.

Music News: From Smash Mouth at Sturgis to illegal raves in Europe, music draws thousands outdoors

Music News: From Smash Mouth at Sturgis to illegal raves in Europe, music draws thousands outdoors

Jay Gabler • Aug 12, 2020

As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, huge crowds are gathering for outdoor concerts. Are they safe?

The South is rap's past, present and future

The South is rap's past, present and future

Briana Younger • Aug 12, 2020

Music critic Briana Younger writes about how Southern rappers' contributions to the genre have long been underestimated in favor of the coasts -- but the region has long steered the sound of hip-hop and deserves its story told in full. Younger joins Sean McPherson and Sanni Brown on The Message, Wednesday at 10 p.m. CDT.

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