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April 08, 2022

Isle of Wight duo Wet Leg make their debut on the First Avenue mainstage on March 3, 2022—the breakout act performed songs from their upcoming debut self-titled record, and more.

Watch Wet Leg performing live at First Avenue

Apr 8, 2022

Isle of Wight duo Wet Leg make their debut on the First Avenue mainstage on March 3, 2022—the breakout act performed songs from their upcoming debut self-titled record, and more.

How (members of) Pink Floyd reunited to record a song for Ukraine

How (members of) Pink Floyd reunited to record a song for Ukraine

Saeed Ahmed • Apr 8, 2022

Pink Floyd's "Hey Hey Rise Up" features vocals by Boombox singer Andriy Khlyvnyuk; it's the band's first new original music since 1994's "Division Bell."

The Current welcomes four new voices to the airwaves

The Current welcomes four new voices to the airwaves

Apr 7, 2022

In addition to a new evening host, three on-call hosts have joined The Current.

Calexico's Joey Burns on losing yourself in art, and writing 'El Mirador'

Mary Lucia • Apr 7, 2022

Calexico's Joey Burns joins Mary Lucia to discuss his favorite slippers, losing yourself in writing, and the influences that shaped the band’s upcoming record, 'El Mirador'.

Hear new music from Father John Misty, Adia Victoria, Harry Styles, Adrian Quesada, Moise, and Soul Glo

Hear new music from Father John Misty, Adia Victoria, Harry Styles, Adrian Quesada, Moise, and Soul Glo

Jade • Apr 7, 2022

This week, we’ve got new songs from Father John Misty, Adia Victoria, and Harry Styles. We’ll also listen to new solo music from Black Pumas co-founder Adrian Quesada, and we’ll discover the sounds of Twin Cities artist Moise and Philadelphia punk band Soul Glo.

Coffee Break: songs for the weather

Coffee Break: songs for the weather

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 7, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that fit the mood of the weather this week?

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?

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