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April 26, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention specific products or other trademarked names?

Coffee Break: World Intellectual Property Day

Coffee Break: World Intellectual Property Day

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • Apr 26, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention specific products or other trademarked names?

Lorde brings needed sunshine to sold-out Armory

Lorde brings needed sunshine to sold-out Armory

Natalia Mendez • Apr 26, 2022

The New Zealander told the Minneapolis crowd she believed in them.

Rapper-activist Linqua Franqa is on a mission to change both music and politics

Rapper-activist Linqua Franqa is on a mission to change both music and politics

Allyson McCabe • Apr 26, 2022

Athens, Ga. is often regarded as one of the best college towns in America, but around 30% of residents live below the poverty line. Mariah Parker—aka Linqua Franqa—is looking to bridge that divide.

I Self Devine’s fourth album is an exploration of self, faith, and spirituality

I Self Devine’s fourth album is an exploration of self, faith, and spirituality

Ali Elabbady • Apr 25, 2022

Digging into the details of the rapper’s latest album, ‘That Which Is Hidden.’

Coffee Break: iconic voices

Coffee Break: iconic voices

Jade and Luke Taylor • Apr 25, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs featuring iconic vocalists do you want to hear?

Hippo Campus celebrate homecoming at the Armory

Hippo Campus celebrate homecoming at the Armory

Macie Rasmussen • Apr 25, 2022

On Saturday evening at the Armory, Twin Cities band Hippo Campus made their 33rd and final stop on their U.S. tour, with the U.K. leg beginning in May.

Album of the Week: Jack White, 'Fear of the Dawn'

Album of the Week: Jack White, 'Fear of the Dawn'

Jade • Apr 25, 2022

Jack White’s first of two concept records for 2022 has arrived.

Visit these 10 Twin Cities farmers markets

Visit these 10 Twin Cities farmers markets

Sheila Regan • Apr 22, 2022

Springtime brings an abundance of fresh produce and open-air shopping at these community-centered markets.

Interview: H.E.R. talks Fender collaboration, channeling Prince, and trusting your gut

Interview: H.E.R. talks Fender collaboration, channeling Prince, and trusting your gut

Apr 22, 2022

Ahead of her upcoming show at The Armory in Minneapolis, H.E.R. connects with Zeke about her recent custom guitar collaboration with Fender, her appreciation of Minnesota through ‘Purple Rain,’ and her dreams of one day headlining a stadium tour.

On 'Just Like That...,' Bonnie Raitt is a model of continuity

On 'Just Like That...,' Bonnie Raitt is a model of continuity

Jewly Hight • Apr 22, 2022

Raitt says she has long admired artists who continued to stretch well into their careers. On her latest album, she does the same, acknowledging the passage of time without surrendering to nostalgia.

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