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August 02, 2021

Today, First Avenue announced that “effective immediately, all concerts and events at First Avenue and associated venues will require either proof of a full course of COVID-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours.” The policy applies to shows at First Avenue’s Mainroom and 7th St Entry; the…

First Avenue to require COVID-19 vaccination or negative test for all shows, all venues ‘for foreseeable future’

First Avenue to require COVID-19 vaccination or negative test for all shows, all venues ‘for foreseeable future’

Jay Gabler • Aug 2, 2021

Today, First Avenue announced that “effective immediately, all concerts and events at First Avenue and associated venues will require either proof of a full course of COVID-19 vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours.” The policy applies to shows at First Avenue’s Mainroom and 7th St Entry; the…

Coffee Break: Celebrating Butch Vig

Coffee Break: Celebrating Butch Vig

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Aug 2, 2021

The legendary Butch Vig celebrates his 66th birthday today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from Butch Vig do you want to hear?

Photos: Gully Boys celebrate good vibes and live music at the Fine Line

Photos: Gully Boys celebrate good vibes and live music at the Fine Line

Cecilia Johnson • Aug 2, 2021

Gully Boys sold out the Fine Line.

Album of the Week: Billie Eilish, 'Happier Than Ever'

Album of the Week: Billie Eilish, 'Happier Than Ever'

Maddie • Aug 2, 2021

'Happier Than Ever' heralds a new era in the already remarkable career of generational songwriter Billie Eilish.

Billie Eilish can't wait to see the future

Billie Eilish can't wait to see the future

Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Andrew Craig and Melissa Gray • Aug 1, 2021

With lyrics poking at the ways young women are scrutinized and exploited, Happier than Ever finds Eilish in some dark corners -- but the pop supernova tells NPR she's got lots to feel hopeful about.

How the Concert For Bangladesh changed the celebrity fundraiser

How the Concert For Bangladesh changed the celebrity fundraiser

Phil Harrell and Scott Saloway • Aug 1, 2021

Considered the first real act of great benevolence by the rock community, the Concert for Bangladesh was held 50 years ago, on August 1, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Coffee Break: New Music Friday

Coffee Break: New Music Friday

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Jul 30, 2021

There's an abundance of new music that dropped today, including new albums from, Prince, Billie Eilish, Bleachers, and more. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what New Music Friday releases do you want to hear?

Meet Huhroon, a Minneapolis poet-turned-rapper who reaches for creativity

Meet Huhroon, a Minneapolis poet-turned-rapper who reaches for creativity

Julian Green • Jul 30, 2021

In a regular series of features, we’re inviting Minnesota artists to introduce themselves to our audience. Today: Huhroon, a Minneapolis-based rapper whose experience as a poet and singer shine in his emotive music. Check out his latest release ICEPACK. My name is Haroon Rasheed. I got started as an artist by doing slam poetry and spoken word when I was…

Hear new songs from Prince, James Blake, Remi Wolf, Dry Cleaning, GRDN and Bleachers

Hear new songs from Prince, James Blake, Remi Wolf, Dry Cleaning, GRDN and Bleachers

Jade • Jul 29, 2021

This week, catch a posthumous release from Prince, plus the latest from James Blake, Remi Wolf, and Jack Antonoff's own project, Bleachers. Discover Icelandic artist GRDN and hear what's new from U.K. buzz band Dry Cleaning.

Coffee Break: Celebrating Danger Mouse

Coffee Break: Celebrating Danger Mouse

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Jul 29, 2021

One of the greatest producers of our time, Danger Mouse gets one year older today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what song produced by Danger Mouse do you want to hear?

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