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December 17, 2020

The Chart Show welcomes three new entries this week with Matt Berninger's debut solo album starting at #15 with the single, "One More Second."

The Chart Show: Berninger's Solo Debut Debuts

The Chart Show: Berninger's Solo Debut Debuts

Dec 17, 2020

The Chart Show welcomes three new entries this week with Matt Berninger's debut solo album starting at #15 with the single, "One More Second."

Listen to Looch: explore rock history at 'The Rainbow'

Listen to Looch: explore rock history at 'The Rainbow'

Mary Lucia • Dec 16, 2020

When Gene Simmons describes the heyday of West Hollywood's Rainbow Bar & Grill as 'a bacchanalia,' that's saying something. Mary Lucia talks about a documentary, 'The Rainbow,' that explores the history of the music scene along Hollywood's Sunset Strip.

Interview: Matt Berninger of The National talks about 'Serpentine Prison'

Interview: Matt Berninger of The National talks about 'Serpentine Prison'

Jade • Dec 16, 2020

Last month Matt Berninger of The National released his debut solo record, 'Serpentine Prison' on Book Records, a new imprint formed by Berninger and Booker T. Jones with Concord Records. Jade caught up with Matt about working with Booker as a producer, and how he's been spending his free time lately.

The Current Rewind, the complete First Avenue season

The Current Rewind, the complete First Avenue season

Cecilia Johnson • Dec 16, 2020

The Current Rewind is the podcast putting music's unsung stories on the map. In season two, we examined the 50-year history of Minneapolis club First Avenue, using 10 pivotal dates to explore how a city, a scene, and popular music have evolved since the dawn of the '70s.

Coffee Break: National Treasures 3

Coffee Break: National Treasures 3

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 16, 2020

There are just so many National Treasures in this country that we're going for a Day 3! Who would you like to hear for this morning's Coffee Break?

Top 89 of 2020: Jay Gabler, digital producer

Top 89 of 2020: Jay Gabler, digital producer

Jay Gabler • Dec 15, 2020

Digital producer Jay Gabler shares his favorite songs of 2020.

Celebrate the 2020 Americana Honors and Awards winners, including the Highwomen and John Prine

Celebrate the 2020 Americana Honors and Awards winners, including the Highwomen and John Prine

Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 15, 2020

Winners of the 2020 Americana Music Association's Honors and Awards were quietly announced this week, with the Highwomen winning in three categories and the late John Prine honored as Artist of the Year. Radio Heartland's Mike Pengra celebrates this year's honorees with an hourlong program showcasing the music.

Coffee Break: National Treasures 2

Coffee Break: National Treasures 2

Dec 15, 2020

In honor of Dolly Parton, we dedicated yesterday's Coffee Break to artists widely considered to be "National Treasures". And guess what? We didn't have enough time! So we're going for round two today.

Jeff Tweedy, Dessa, Hold Steady, Trampled by Turtles among artists donating tracks to support First Avenue

Jeff Tweedy, Dessa, Hold Steady, Trampled by Turtles among artists donating tracks to support First Avenue

Jay Gabler • Dec 15, 2020

“I got tired of signing ‘Save Our Stages’ petitions and decided to do something,” said Mary Beth Mueller. “Many of us simply cannot imagine this city or the national music landscape without First Avenue. We started emailing bands, and every single one of them responded, ‘yes.’” The statement by Mueller – founder of Kill Kancer…

Ten holiday gifts that give back to Minnesota’s music communities

Ten holiday gifts that give back to Minnesota’s music communities

Colleen Cowie • Dec 15, 2020

It’s no secret that 2020 has been a rough year, and one that’s been particularly hard on the music industry. But while we get ready to bid 2020 adieu, there are still plenty of opportunities to support local music. We’ve put together a list of ten holiday gifts for music lovers that give back to…

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