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March 10, 2022

New music on the chart this week from SASAMI, Japanese Breakfast, Liam Gallagher, Lucius, and Muse with their rocking “Won’t Stand Down.”

The Chart Show: Lucius and Japanese Breakfast Debut

The Chart Show: Lucius and Japanese Breakfast Debut

Mar 10, 2022

New music on the chart this week from SASAMI, Japanese Breakfast, Liam Gallagher, Lucius, and Muse with their rocking “Won’t Stand Down.”

Jake Luppen on Hippo Campus' 'LP3,' music videos, and production

Jake Luppen on Hippo Campus' 'LP3,' music videos, and production

Diane • Mar 9, 2022

Diane caught up with Jake Luppen of Hippo Campus, days before the band’s busy U.S. tour promoting their new record, LP3. Already, the band has sold out shows in DC, Boston, Seattle and more, leading up to their first appearance at the 8,400-capacity Minneapolis venue the Armory on April 23.   The lead vocalist/music producer/multi-instrumentalist talked about how the pandemic changed the process of how they make music and how it will affect their upcoming tour life. Also, learn about why Luppen says LP3 is their most successful work yet. 

Mike Munson sheds some light on 'Let Some Light In'

Mike Munson sheds some light on 'Let Some Light In'

Luke Taylor • Mar 9, 2022

Winona-based musician Mike Munson embraced a spirit of collaboration on his most recent album, “Let Some Light In,” his sixth full-length release.

Coffee Break: songs of 1992

Coffee Break: songs of 1992

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 9, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs released in 1992 do you want to hear?

10 Minnesota artists to turn all the way up in March

10 Minnesota artists to turn all the way up in March

Diane, Cecilia Johnson and Staff • Mar 8, 2022

New tracks and fresh discoveries from Moise, POLIÇA, Early Eyes, and more.

March Music Madness: Best Albums of 1992

March Music Madness: Best Albums of 1992

Mar 8, 2022

It’s time to vote! Each day, from 8 a.m. to noon, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., we’ll open a new matchup for voting every half hour between Tuesday, March 15, and Friday, March 18. At the end of the day on Friday, we’ll announce the top album of 1992.

Coffee Break: songs that blew up on TikTok

Coffee Break: songs that blew up on TikTok

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Mar 8, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that blew up on TikTok?

7 women-owned businesses to support this month — and every month

7 women-owned businesses to support this month — and every month

Lianna Matt McLernon • Mar 7, 2022

March is International Women's Month and Minnesota is full of women-owned businesses. Whether you need books, clothes, groceries, or home goods, these local spots have you covered.

Photos: First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2021

Photos: First Avenue's Best New Bands of 2021

Cecilia Johnson and Sara Fish • Mar 7, 2022

Minnesota artists from Papa Mbye to Durry performed at First Avenue’s showcase.

The hits keep coming for Pachyderm Studio

The hits keep coming for Pachyderm Studio

Erik Thompson • Mar 7, 2022

Three weeks hosting Beach House, more exciting projects in the works, and scores of renovations show the legendary Cannon Falls recording studio is flourishing once again.

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