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October 18, 2021

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with artist and producer Finneas, best known for his work with sister Billie Eilish, about his debut album.

Finneas, many Grammys later, releases his debut full-length, 'Optimist'

Finneas, many Grammys later, releases his debut full-length, 'Optimist'

Scott Simon • Oct 18, 2021

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with artist and producer Finneas, best known for his work with sister Billie Eilish, about his debut album.

Coffee Break: Fall colors

Coffee Break: Fall colors

Oct 18, 2021

The fall colors are really starting to show on the trees around the Twin Cities. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mention the fall colors do you want to hear?

Hippo Campus announce new Twin Cities arts initiative called Blossom

Hippo Campus announce new Twin Cities arts initiative called Blossom

Julian Green • Oct 18, 2021

The members of Twin Cities indie act Hippo Campus have formed a new arts and advocacy program called Blossom. The idea came from the band’s trumpet player, DeCarlo Jackson, who took time to reflect on the uncertain state of the local music scene during the downtime created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This time to think…

Gully Boys report van stolen in Minneapolis, with all their gear inside

Gully Boys report van stolen in Minneapolis, with all their gear inside

Jay Gabler • Oct 18, 2021

The band are asking fans to "PLEASE KEEP YOUR EYE OUT for a 1996 silver ford ECOLINE with the inscription fontana along the side."

Watch Kenan Thompson, Rami Malek, and Daniel Craig audition, on SNL, to play Prince

Watch Kenan Thompson, Rami Malek, and Daniel Craig audition, on SNL, to play Prince

Jay Gabler • Oct 18, 2021

On Saturday Night Live this weekend, host Rami Malek joined cast member Kenan Thompson and surprise guest Daniel Craig in a skit premised on the notion that Jordan Peele (Chris Redd) is making a Prince biopic.

Album of the Week: Bad Bad Hats, 'Walkman'

Album of the Week: Bad Bad Hats, 'Walkman'

Diane • Oct 18, 2021

Indie-pop trio Bad Bad Hats have released their third full-length record, 'Walkman,' which showcases their consistency for writing pleasant, lighthearted music at a masterful frequency of sound.

Bandwidth: Burnsville band Durry are rocking the suburbs and TikTok

Bandwidth: Burnsville band Durry are rocking the suburbs and TikTok

Reed Fischer • Oct 15, 2021

Plus: New sounds from Humbird and Prince, and big weekend gigs.

Coffee Break: Breakup

Coffee Break: Breakup

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Oct 15, 2021

Adele just released her brand new breakup song, "Easy On Me". For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what other breakup songs do you want to hear?

Todd Haynes's documentary 'The Velvet Underground' summons the sprit of a pathbreaking band

Todd Haynes's documentary 'The Velvet Underground' summons the sprit of a pathbreaking band

Jay Gabler • Oct 15, 2021

In his new documentary 'The Velvet Underground,' filmmaker Todd Haynes approaches the legendary band with reverence for their music and legacy, evoking their era in a kaleidoscopic collage of sound and images.

Jason Isbell on benefit album 'Georgia Blue,' and his upcoming stint at the Ryman

Jill Riley • Oct 15, 2021

Jason Isbell catches up with The Current's Jill Riley about 'Georgia Blue,' a benefit covers album with his band The 400 Unit--including collaborations with Julien Baker, Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Chris Thile, Adia Victoria, and more--and proceeds supporting Black Voters Matter, Fair Fight, and Georgia Stand Up.

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