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April 07, 2022

Debuts to the Top 20 this week include the second single from The Head and the Heart’s upcoming record ‘Every Shade of Blue‘ at #17, the latest release from Angeleno sister-trio Haim at #15.

The Chart Show: Haim's "Lost Track" finds the Top 20

The Chart Show: Haim's "Lost Track" finds the Top 20

Apr 7, 2022

Debuts to the Top 20 this week include the second single from The Head and the Heart’s upcoming record ‘Every Shade of Blue‘ at #17, the latest release from Angeleno sister-trio Haim at #15.

Ten Minnesota musicians to make the sun come out in April

Ten Minnesota musicians to make the sun come out in April

Staff • Apr 6, 2022

Funky drumming, platinum-bright hooks, angelic soul singing, and ska-punk sax solos from 10 Minnesota artists you should know.

On 'High,' Caitlyn Smith elevates her sound

On 'High,' Caitlyn Smith elevates her sound

Brittney McKenna • Apr 6, 2022

Smith has written hits for Miley Cyrus and Garth Brooks, and was set to level up after two records of her own. Then, the pandemic hit. Now, she has a fresh perspective on her new, self-produced album.

Coffee Break: songs from your favorite albums since 2016

Coffee Break: songs from your favorite albums since 2016

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 6, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from your favorite albums released since 2016?

Los Lobos founding member Francisco González has died at 68

Los Lobos founding member Francisco González has died at 68

Elizabeth Blair • Apr 5, 2022

Francisco González, a founding member of Los Lobos, has died at 68. González left the band in 1976 to continue playing acoustic Mexican folk music, and became a master of Veracruz harp.

Coffee Break: songs produced by Jack Antonoff

Coffee Break: songs produced by Jack Antonoff

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 5, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what are some of your favorite tracks produced by Jack Antonoff?

Review: SASAMI brings the viciousness of "Squeeze" to 7th St Entry

Review: SASAMI brings the viciousness of "Squeeze" to 7th St Entry

Macie Rasmussen and Stephanie Nardi • Apr 4, 2022

Sasami played a dark, mysterious character while rocking out at the 7th St Entry.

Minneapolis TV station unearths film footage of 11-year-old Prince

Minneapolis TV station unearths film footage of 11-year-old Prince

Luke Taylor • Apr 4, 2022

Minneapolis television station WCCO went into its film archives to explore the 1970 teachers’ strike with an eye to putting the 2022 teachers’ strike in historical context. It ended up finding a piece of music history.

Review: Golden Smog reunite for First Avenue’s 52nd birthday

Review: Golden Smog reunite for First Avenue’s 52nd birthday

Zach McCormick and Steven Cohen • Apr 4, 2022

Members of Wilco, the Jayhawks, Soul Asylum, and Run Westy Run performed at First Avenue on Saturday.

Coffee Break: songs from the Grammy Awards

Coffee Break: songs from the Grammy Awards

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 4, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that were featured in the Grammy Awards?

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