September 17, 2020"Video Game," the second single from Sufjan Stevens' upcoming record The Ascension debuted at #15 this week. Save This Story
The Chart Show: High Score for Sufjan's Video Game Sep 17, 2020"Video Game," the second single from Sufjan Stevens' upcoming record The Ascension debuted at #15 this week.
Music News: Lana Del Rey, Jeff Tweedy, Mariah Carey, David Byrne plan big music books for fall 2020Jay Gabler • Sep 16, 2020Fall is always a big publishing season, and this fall is going to see a slew of new books for music fans - including a poetry book by Lana Del Rey, a songwriting guide from Jeff Tweedy, a Mariah Carey memoir, and a book inspired by David Byrne's sensational Broadway show.
Coffee Break: What do you need to hear today?Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Sep 16, 2020Tell us what you want, what you really really want.
Today in Music History: The Sugarhill Gang released 'Rapper's Delight' Sep 16, 2020Led Zeppelin displaced the Beatles from their seven-year hold on Melody Maker's best group title; Topper Headon was released from jail; Bob Dylan topped the album chart; and 'Rapper's Delight' was released, Today in Music History.
Indigo Girls' new song is about patience and fortitude in the COVID-19 eraVince Pearson and David Greene • Sep 16, 2020Amy Ray and Emily Saliers rarely write together, but the unique challenges of the pandemic inspired the veteran folk-rockers to try true collaboration for the first time in years.
Tappan Vickery of HeadCount talks about voter registrationJill Riley • Sep 15, 2020HeadCount is a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy. Tappan Vickery, HeadCount's Director of Voter Engagement, spoke to Jill Riley about the voter-registration process.
Coffee Break: Civic dutyJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Sep 15, 2020Are you registered to vote yet? Election Day is your chance to make your voice heard, to make a difference in your community, to exercise your most fundamental right.
Today in Music History: Remembering Ric Ocasek Sep 15, 2020Ric Ocasek and Johnny Ramone passed away; Elvis topped the chart with 'Don't Be Cruel'; the proto-Beach Boys had their first recording session; the Ford Motor Company offered eight-track players in its cars; and Johnny Cash was buried, Today in Music History.
Behind the Scenes: Ali Elabbady’s ‘Tacos & Tastemakers’Maddie Schwappach • Sep 15, 2020Ali Elabbady is, in the truest sense of the phrase, a storyteller. Throughout his career, the Twin Cities native has critiqued music, written about food, DJed, produced music, hosted acclaimed radio shows, and much more. Throughout all his pursuits, Elabbady approaches the world with a passionate perspective, ready to dive deep into the subject, and…
Coffee Break: Reggae pioneersJill Riley and Anna Weggel • Sep 14, 2020Reggae legend Toots Hibbert has died at age 77. The Maytals were formed in the early 1960s and were key figures in popularizing reggae music, and it's got us in the mood to take a spin down reggae lane this morning. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from reggae pioneers?
