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September 23, 2021

Musician Michelle Zauner talks about the history and process behind her soundtrack for the new video game Sable - including inspiration from The Secret of Mana and indie legends Yo La Tengo.

How Japanese Breakfast crafted the sounds of the new video game 'Sable'

How Japanese Breakfast crafted the sounds of the new video game 'Sable'

Vincent Acovino • Sep 23, 2021

Musician Michelle Zauner talks about the history and process behind her soundtrack for the new video game Sable - including inspiration from The Secret of Mana and indie legends Yo La Tengo.

Watch a new video from Maygen and the Birdwatcher

Watch a new video from Maygen and the Birdwatcher

Luke Taylor • Sep 23, 2021

The song 'Domine' is another track from the band's forthcoming album, 'Moonshine,' releasing October 8.

Coffee Break: Americana Awards

Coffee Break: Americana Awards

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Sep 23, 2021

Last night was the 20th annual Americana Music Honors & Awards ceremony. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, which honorees and winners do you really want to hear?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Bessie Smith: A Poet's Biography of a Blues Legend'

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Bessie Smith: A Poet's Biography of a Blues Legend'

Jay Gabler • Sep 23, 2021

Jackie Kay's classic biography of Bessie Smith has received a welcome reissue. As the author notes in a new introduction, 'Bessie Smith is the perfect antidote to these times.'

‘Nevermind’ at 30: Today’s young Minnesota rockers reflect on an album ahead of its time

‘Nevermind’ at 30: Today’s young Minnesota rockers reflect on an album ahead of its time

Staff • Sep 23, 2021

Thirty years ago today — on Sept. 24, 1991 — Nirvana’s Nevermind was released. It quickly achieved storied status, acclaimed today as one of the greatest LPs of the rock era and a seminal influence on generations of artists. We caught up with four Minnesota artists who weren’t even born when Nevermind was released, but who…

Brandi Carlile, Black Pumas and Sturgill Simpson among the 2021 Americana Honors and Awards winners

Brandi Carlile, Black Pumas and Sturgill Simpson among the 2021 Americana Honors and Awards winners

Luke Taylor • Sep 23, 2021

Wednesday evening's gathering at the Ryman Auditorium brought accolades to many artists in a ceremony packed with live performances.

The Chart Show: A Hall of Fame Grand Slam!

The Chart Show: A Hall of Fame Grand Slam!

Sep 23, 2021

Four artists, including Jon Batiste, land in the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week after 10 consecutive weeks in the chart. Plus, CHVRCHES debut at No. 11. Check out all the results and vote for your favorites for next week.

Watch the 2021 Americana Honors & Awards live stream

Watch the 2021 Americana Honors & Awards live stream

Bruce Warren • Sep 22, 2021

The Americana Honors & Awards have celebrated pioneering veteran artists and trailblazing newcomers. The ceremony is the hallmark event of the annual AMERICANAFEST, and it streams live on Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. CDT.

Coffee Break: First Day of Fall

Coffee Break: First Day of Fall

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Sep 22, 2021

Fall is officially here! For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that give you those good fall feelings do you want to hear?

St. Paul’s KayCyy tapped gospel roots to work on Kanye West’s ‘Donda’

St. Paul’s KayCyy tapped gospel roots to work on Kanye West’s ‘Donda’

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Sep 22, 2021

The local rapper's contributions show up on Kanye's 10th studio album.

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