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February 17, 2022

Brandi Carlile’s “Broken Horses” cracks into the top 5, along with Minnesota’s Cloud Cult remaining at the top spot, and Hippo Campus coming in at #3.

The Chart Show: Brandi Carlile's "Broken Horses" breaks into top 5

The Chart Show: Brandi Carlile's "Broken Horses" breaks into top 5

Feb 17, 2022

Brandi Carlile’s “Broken Horses” cracks into the top 5, along with Minnesota’s Cloud Cult remaining at the top spot, and Hippo Campus coming in at #3.

The Come-Up: New Minnesota hip-hop for Black History Month

The Come-Up: New Minnesota hip-hop for Black History Month

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Feb 16, 2022

Hot new music from Ricki Monique, QT? feat. Juice Lord, Tone LaDon, and many more

Coffee Break: bands in films

Coffee Break: bands in films

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Feb 16, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear by bands and artists who have appeared in films?

Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson to host a U.S. version of the 'Eurovision Song Contest'

Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson to host a U.S. version of the 'Eurovision Song Contest'

Rachel Treisman • Feb 15, 2022

NBC's American Song Contest will feature live performances representing all U.S. states, territories and Washington, D.C., with viewers voting for the best original song.

Coffee Break: teams and athletes

Coffee Break: teams and athletes

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Feb 15, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that shout out sports teams or professional athletes?

Spoon's Britt Daniel talks about "Lucifer On The Sofa," and growing up with radio

Feb 14, 2022

Fresh off the release of the Spoon’s tenth studio album “Lucifer On The Sofa,” Mary Lucia spoke with frontman Britt Daniel about his love of touring, his childhood memories of listening to the radio, and the band’s process of sequencing songs on the record.

The Super Bowl halftime show was a mixture of respectability and reckoning

The Super Bowl halftime show was a mixture of respectability and reckoning

Harmony Holiday • Feb 14, 2022

Even with the petite moments of refusal, the whole performance feels like hip-hop's audition for an all-American passport.

Coffee Break: Munson Love Time

Coffee Break: Munson Love Time

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Feb 14, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, we’re joined by John Munson for some Munson Love Time. What love-themed songs do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Spoon, 'Lucifer On the Sofa'

Album of the Week: Spoon, 'Lucifer On the Sofa'

Mary Lucia • Feb 14, 2022

The 10th full-length album from the Texas group is a vibrant collection with loud and colorful songs

Eminem takes a knee during the Super Bowl halftime show

Eminem takes a knee during the Super Bowl halftime show

Emma Bowman • Feb 14, 2022

The rapper took a knee for about 50 seconds during the star-studded halftime performance. It came during a set from some of hip-hop's biggest stars.

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