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September 30, 2021

The five icons will perform onstage together for the first time at the 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl on Feb. 13 in Inglewood, Calif. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar are natives of Southern California.

All-star lineup of Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige and Lamar will perform at the Super Bowl

All-star lineup of Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige and Lamar will perform at the Super Bowl

The Associated Press • Sep 30, 2021

The five icons will perform onstage together for the first time at the 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl on Feb. 13 in Inglewood, Calif. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar are natives of Southern California.

"Keep your mind open," advises The Record Company's Chris Vos

"Keep your mind open," advises The Record Company's Chris Vos

Mary Lucia • Sep 30, 2021

Ahead of their new record, 'Play Loud,' The Record Company join Mary Lucia for a virtual session to talk about the importance of staying open minded in artistic collaborations, and how the band's writing process changed in a virtual setting.

‘Britney vs. Spears’ on Netflix: What you need to know

‘Britney vs. Spears’ on Netflix: What you need to know

Jay Gabler • Sep 30, 2021

There’s been a flurry of news regarding Britney Spears recently, and now there’s a new Netflix documentary that’s one of the service’s most-viewed programs. Whether or not you plan to watch, here’s what you need to know about this music story with potential ramifications for the rights of over a million Americans living under guardianships…

Listen to new songs from Courtney Barnett, Bartees Strange, Idles, Snail Mail, Wet Leg and Dua Saleh

Listen to new songs from Courtney Barnett, Bartees Strange, Idles, Snail Mail, Wet Leg and Dua Saleh

Jade • Sep 30, 2021

It's a big week for new songs from established and rising artists, as we roll out brand-new music from Courtney Barnett, Bartees Strange, Idles, Snail Mail, Wet Leg and Minnesota's Dua Saleh.

Listen to Sarah Morris and Matthew French cover Simon and Garfunkel

Listen to Sarah Morris and Matthew French cover Simon and Garfunkel

Luke Taylor • Sep 30, 2021

The Twin Cities-area singer-songwriters lent their voices to 'Song For The Asking.'

Coffee Break: 50s Jukebox Classics

Coffee Break: 50s Jukebox Classics

Sean McPherson and Christy Taylor • Sep 30, 2021

Today marks the 66th anniversary of James Dean's passing. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what 1950's jukebox classics do you want to hear?

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Tori Amos Bootleg Webring' celebrates the early days of music fandom on the internet

Rock and Roll Book Club: 'Tori Amos Bootleg Webring' celebrates the early days of music fandom on the internet

Jay Gabler • Sep 30, 2021

In 'Tori Amos Bootleg Webring,' Megan Milks looks back on the days of online music fandom before Google, before Napster, and before YouTube.

The Chart Show: 'Detroit Basketball' is a Slam Dunk

The Chart Show: 'Detroit Basketball' is a Slam Dunk

Sep 30, 2021

Minnesota band Bad Bad Hats score the top spot on the week's Chart Show with their hit song. Plus, California band The Marias enter the Chart show Hall of Fame with their 10th week on the charts.

Listen to Looch: a broken-plate special

Listen to Looch: a broken-plate special

Mary Lucia • Sep 29, 2021

This week, Mary Lucia shares the story of finding an exhibit in New York featuring the work of a person she calls 'the greatest living painter,' Julian Schnabel.

Rocktober 2021: Your chances to win tickets to 25 upcoming shows

Rocktober 2021: Your chances to win tickets to 25 upcoming shows

Sep 29, 2021

Enter for chances to see Sylvan Esso, Erykah Badu, Dr. Dog, Thundercat, Lucy Dacus, and many more.

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