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October 21, 2021

Catch up with Andre Cymone about Prince's "Controversy," as this month marks the 40th anniversary of the album's release, and a new funk record in the works from Cymone.

Andre Cymone discusses Prince's "Controversy," released 40 years ago this month

Oct 21, 2021

Catch up with Andre Cymone about Prince's "Controversy," as this month marks the 40th anniversary of the album's release, and a new funk record in the works from Cymone.

Interview: Dave Gahan on new covers album with Soulsavers, "Imposter"

Jill Riley • Oct 21, 2021

Depeche Mode frontman discusses sequencing deliberation, his longtime musical partnership with Soulsavers, and how they approached the recording process.

Listen to new music from Jack White, Adele, Remi Wolf, Sunflower Bean, Orion Sun, and Papa Mbye

Listen to new music from Jack White, Adele, Remi Wolf, Sunflower Bean, Orion Sun, and Papa Mbye

Jade • Oct 21, 2021

This week, check out new music from Jack White and heartbreak queen Adele, and discover the latest by New Yorkers Sunflower Bean and Orion Sun, plus a fresh sound Remi Wolf. And listen to Minnesota artist Papa Mbye.

Coffee Break: Name change

Coffee Break: Name change

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Oct 21, 2021

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what bands or musicians that changed their names do you want to hear?

'Where the Devil Don't Stay: Traveling the South with the Drive-By Truckers'

'Where the Devil Don't Stay: Traveling the South with the Drive-By Truckers'

Jay Gabler • Oct 21, 2021

2021 marks the 25th anniversary of Drive-By Truckers, and author Stephen Deusner takes a novel but apt approach to telling their story: he considers the band's history and discography through the lens of geography.

Lala Lala perform songs from 'I Want The Door To Open'

Zeke • Oct 20, 2021

The best advice Lala Lala's Lillie West ever got about touring? "When you're in the car, just don't feel like you have to talk all the time. Everybody doesn't have to be hanging out all the time, it can be quiet."

The Chart Show: Brooklyn's Parquet Courts Debut

The Chart Show: Brooklyn's Parquet Courts Debut

Oct 20, 2021

New to the chart this week are Parquet Courts—the New York rockers debut in the top 10 with "Walking at a Downtown Pace."

Photos: Hippo Campus are not-so-secret guests at Blossom benefit showcase

Photos: Hippo Campus are not-so-secret guests at Blossom benefit showcase

Darin Kamnetz and Cecilia Johnson • Oct 20, 2021

Hippo Campus headlined a benefit showcase called Blossom with Gully Boys, DNM, Raffaella, and Ivers.

Coffee Break: Moon

Coffee Break: Moon

Christy Taylor and Jill Riley • Oct 20, 2021

The full moon known as the Hunter's Moon is visible today. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about the moon do you want to hear?

Coffee Break: Goal songs

Coffee Break: Goal songs

Jill Riley and Christy Taylor • Oct 19, 2021

The Minnesota Wild's home opener is tonight. For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what crowd-energizing goal songs do you want to hear?

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