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December 31, 2020

The final chart of 2020 brings few surprises as Fiona Apple and Billie Eilish hold the top of the chart, with Adrianne Lenker close behind with her single, 'anything.' Help us kick off the new year by voting for your favorite new tracks as we turn the page to 2021.

The Chart Show: Apple and Eilish hold the top of the chart

The Chart Show: Apple and Eilish hold the top of the chart

Dec 31, 2020

The final chart of 2020 brings few surprises as Fiona Apple and Billie Eilish hold the top of the chart, with Adrianne Lenker close behind with her single, 'anything.' Help us kick off the new year by voting for your favorite new tracks as we turn the page to 2021.

Top 89 of 2020: Cecilia Johnson, digital producer

Top 89 of 2020: Cecilia Johnson, digital producer

Cecilia Johnson • Dec 30, 2020

Digital producer Cecilia Johnson shares her favorite albums and songs of 2020, plus her top three musical experiences of the year.

Coffee Break: Good news in a bad year

Coffee Break: Good news in a bad year

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 30, 2020

Well, 2020 was a rough year for most of us. But we're on the hunt for bright spots. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs are inspired by good news that happened to you in 2020?

Top 89 of 2020: Mike Pengra, Radio Heartland host

Top 89 of 2020: Mike Pengra, Radio Heartland host

Mike Pengra • Dec 29, 2020

Radio Heartland host/producer Mike Pengra shares his favorite songs of 2020.

Coffee Break: Stuck in the middle

Coffee Break: Stuck in the middle

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 29, 2020

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that talk about the "middle", the "in between", "halfway", etc.?

‘True blues man’ Tom Burns, regular on West Bank scene, dies at 67

‘True blues man’ Tom Burns, regular on West Bank scene, dies at 67

Jay Gabler • Dec 29, 2020

A year and a half after the death of Tony Glover, fans of the legendary Minneapolis blues scene have bade farewell to another harpist often seen on West Bank stages. The Star Tribune reports that Tom Burns succumbed to lung and heart disease on Nov. 23 at age 67. “He was a true blues man,”…

Top 89 of 2020: Jesse Wiza, digital producer

Top 89 of 2020: Jesse Wiza, digital producer

Jesse Wiza • Dec 28, 2020

Digital producer Jesse Wiza shares reflections and inspiring releases of 2020.

Coffee Break: Call a Friend Day

Coffee Break: Call a Friend Day

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Dec 28, 2020

Today is National Call a Friend Day - a reminder to take a few minutes, pick up the phone, and call that friend you've been meaning to get back in touch with. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear about friendship and reconnecting?

Virtual shows are here to stay, say artists and venues who spent the year producing them

Virtual shows are here to stay, say artists and venues who spent the year producing them

Darby Ottoson • Dec 28, 2020

On a Saturday back in April, Kerry Alexander and Chris Hoge of Minneapolis indie pop band Bad Bad Hats appeared on screen sporting sunglasses, flannel, and ‘90s band merch. A stretch of silence took the place of sound check as they waited for fans to join the first episode of “Islands in the Livestream.” After…

Album of the Week: The War On Drugs, 'Live Drugs'

Album of the Week: The War On Drugs, 'Live Drugs'

Mac Wilson • Dec 28, 2020

Live Drugs is an essential document of the War on Drugs in every sense, giving us a wonderful dream to get lost in.

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