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November 12, 2020

Father John Misty re-enters the chart after a month off, and Perfume Genius and Monica LaPlante make the new entries list for the week.

The Chart Show: LaPlante's "Compression" Debuts

The Chart Show: LaPlante's "Compression" Debuts

Nov 12, 2020

Father John Misty re-enters the chart after a month off, and Perfume Genius and Monica LaPlante make the new entries list for the week.

Listen to Looch: a Dolly Parton documentary to watch

Listen to Looch: a Dolly Parton documentary to watch

Mary Lucia • Nov 11, 2020

Mary Lucia talks about 'Dolly Parton: Here I Am,' a documentary streaming now on Netflix that's all about the life and career of the iconic singer-songwriter and all-around entertainer.

A message about Rock the Garden 2021

A message about Rock the Garden 2021

Nov 11, 2020

This year has created so much uncertainty in the music industry locally and nationally. These uncertainties continue to hit close to home. The Current and The Walker announced on Wednesday there will not be a Rock the Garden in 2021.

Coffee Break: Body Movin'

Coffee Break: Body Movin'

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 11, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that inspire physical activity and body movement?

Coffee Break: How are you doing?

Coffee Break: How are you doing?

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 10, 2020

The election happened. The pandemic is still raging. And there's a snowstorm headed our way in Minnesota. We feel like today might be a good morning for a feelings check-in. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, how are you doing? Tell us which songs represent your feelings today.

Virtual Session: Deep Sea Diver

Virtual Session: Deep Sea Diver

Jade • Nov 9, 2020

Seattle's Deep Sea Diver join us to catch up with Jade and play a few songs from their latest record, 'Impossible Weight'.

'I don't feel like I'm breaking anything': Bartees Strange on the personal history behind 'Live Forever'

'I don't feel like I'm breaking anything': Bartees Strange on the personal history behind 'Live Forever'

Caleb Brennan • Nov 9, 2020

On his debut album 'Live Forever,' one-time hardcore kid Bartees Strange engages with the idea of artistic freedom and the willingness to never be pinned down by the artistic and cultural demands the industry makes on Black musicians. Strange hopes to create music that imagines a world free of social baggage, where R&B, electronic, folk and post-punk can merge into a unique palette.

Coffee Break: Questions for Alex Trebek

Coffee Break: Questions for Alex Trebek

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Nov 9, 2020

Alex Trebek, the longtime Host of 'Jeopardy!' passed away on Sunday at the age of 80.

How many ‘Jeopardy!’ Prince questions can you answer?

How many ‘Jeopardy!’ Prince questions can you answer?

Jay Gabler • Nov 9, 2020

This weekend, the world was saddened to learn of the death of a television icon: longtime Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. Over the course of 36 years helming the popular quiz show, Trebek asked contestants (and, by extension, viewers) to display their knowledge on a vast range of topics. Among those topics, of course, was Minnesota music…

Album of the Week: Samia, 'The Baby'

Album of the Week: Samia, 'The Baby'

David Safar • Nov 9, 2020

Samia's approach to writing and recording is refreshingly reminiscent of '90s college rock, but with the attitude you expect in 2020.

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