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August 17, 2020

25 years ago, a chart battle went down between Blur and Oasis, dubbed "The Battle of Britpop". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Britpop do you want to hear?

Coffee Break: Britpop

Coffee Break: Britpop

Aug 17, 2020

25 years ago, a chart battle went down between Blur and Oasis, dubbed "The Battle of Britpop". So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what Britpop do you want to hear?

Today in Music History: Miles Davis released 'Kind of Blue'

Today in Music History: Miles Davis released 'Kind of Blue'

Aug 17, 2020

Belinda Carlisle was born; Elvis released his first No. 1 hit; Beatle-style haircuts allegedly wreaked havoc on Glasgow pool-filtration systems; the Woodstock festival concluded; Nirvana shot the video for 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'; and the late guitarist/keyboardist Jay Bennett parted ways with Wilco, Today in Music History.

Album of the Week: Kathleen Edwards, 'Total Freedom'

Album of the Week: Kathleen Edwards, 'Total Freedom'

Bill DeVille • Aug 17, 2020

Let's see, the story goes something like this. Kathleen Edwards steps away from music to open a coffee shop called Quitters. She has been running the shop now for the last 8 years. A few years later she was invited to Nashville to write song for Maren Morris, who is a big fan..

Jake Luppen talks about Lupin, Hippo Campus and the joy of producing other artists' work

Jake Luppen talks about Lupin, Hippo Campus and the joy of producing other artists' work

Andrea Swensson • Aug 16, 2020

Jake Luppen talks with The Local Show's Andrea Swensson about what he's been up to, not only with Hippo Campus, but also with his new side project, Lupin, plus the production work he's been doing for a host of other artists.

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?

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