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April 30, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Arbor Day?

Coffee Break: Arbor Day

Coffee Break: Arbor Day

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Apr 30, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for Arbor Day?

Movie Review: 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines' is a robot apocalypse for the whole family

Movie Review: 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines' is a robot apocalypse for the whole family

Jay Gabler • Apr 30, 2021

A new animated film enlists an all-star cast to tell the story of a family at the end of their ropes...at the end of the world.

Musicheads Essential Artist: Sonny Knight

Musicheads Essential Artist: Sonny Knight

Cecilia Johnson • Apr 30, 2021

Minnesota soul legend Sonny Knight is a Musicheads Essential Artist.

Meet Jex Nwalor, Bemidji’s TikTok ukulele sensation

Meet Jex Nwalor, Bemidji’s TikTok ukulele sensation

Sylvia Jennings • Apr 30, 2021

In a biweekly series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Jex Nwalor, a Bemidji college student blowing up on TikTok with a signature ukulele and an incredible voice. My name is Jesse “Jex” Nwalor. I go by Jex. I grew up in Brampton, Ontario near Toronto. Canada, moved…

Discover new tracks from Wolf Alice, Chemical Brothers, Magic Castles, Little Simz and more

Discover new tracks from Wolf Alice, Chemical Brothers, Magic Castles, Little Simz and more

Apr 29, 2021

Samples, psychedelia, hip hop and all-out rock are on the table this week as we serve six new tracks for you to discover.

Coffee Break: Outlaw country

Coffee Break: Outlaw country

Jill Riley and Anna Weggel • Apr 29, 2021

For today's Coffee Break we want to celebrate the early figures of the outlaw country movement like Willie Nelson, and those that have continued the attitude and the spirit of outlaw country into modern day times. Who should we play?

Rock and Roll Book Club: Stephanie Phillips's rousing argument for 'Why Solange Matters'

Rock and Roll Book Club: Stephanie Phillips's rousing argument for 'Why Solange Matters'

Jay Gabler • Apr 29, 2021

The latest book in a fascinating series spotlights Solange, whose life and art have inspired so many - including author Stephanie Phillips, a musician herself.

Remembering Regal the Rare, Minneapolis musician and Jellybean Johnson’s son

Remembering Regal the Rare, Minneapolis musician and Jellybean Johnson’s son

Jay Gabler • Apr 29, 2021

Regal Anton-Chavez Francis Bragg, a Minneapolis musician and producer who worked under the name Regal the Rare, has died at age 29. His stepfather Jellybean Johnson shared the news in social media statements, writing, “Fly free son.” No cause of death was provided; a memorial celebration is planned this Saturday, May 1 at Winterland Studios…

Musicheads Essential Album: Bob Dylan and the Band, 'The Basement Tapes'

Musicheads Essential Album: Bob Dylan and the Band, 'The Basement Tapes'

Jay Gabler • Apr 29, 2021

Despite the fact that Bob Dylan's rootsy recordings with the Band weren't officially released until several years after they were tracked, they number among Dylan's most influential...and with Dylan, that's really saying something.

The Chart Show: Oscar Winner Batiste Stays Steady

The Chart Show: Oscar Winner Batiste Stays Steady

Apr 29, 2021

Jon Batiste, fresh off his Oscar win for Best Original Score, continues to lock in the #2 spot.

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