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May 05, 2022

Voters debuted a handful of new tracks into the Top 20 this week, including the latest releases from Maggie Rogers, Soccer Mommy, and Alice Merton.

The Chart Show: Voters debut first track from Alice Merton's 'S.I.D.E.S'

The Chart Show: Voters debut first track from Alice Merton's 'S.I.D.E.S'

May 5, 2022

Voters debuted a handful of new tracks into the Top 20 this week, including the latest releases from Maggie Rogers, Soccer Mommy, and Alice Merton.

Dolly Parton, Pat Benatar and Lionel Richie are among acts voted into Rock Hall

Dolly Parton, Pat Benatar and Lionel Richie are among acts voted into Rock Hall

Lars Gotrich • May 4, 2022

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2022 class leans heavily on pop hitmakers from the 1980s, but also includes rapper Eminem and country star Dolly Parton, who initially rejected her nomination.

Coffee Break: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2022 inductees

Coffee Break: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2022 inductees

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 4, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that are performed or produced by the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees?

Eight films for music lovers to watch during MSPIFF 2022

Eight films for music lovers to watch during MSPIFF 2022

Lianna Matt McLernon • May 3, 2022

Musical highlights from the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival: Courtney Barnett, Moroccan hip-hop artists, pirate radio shows, and more await at the renovated St. Anthony Main—excuse us, at MSP Film at The Main.

Coffee Break: falsetto voices

Coffee Break: falsetto voices

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 3, 2022

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

Talib Kweli on Black Star's return: 'We stand tall on the shoulders of our ancestors'

Talib Kweli on Black Star's return: 'We stand tall on the shoulders of our ancestors'

Leila Fadel and Taylor Haney • May 3, 2022

Talib Kweli discusses the return of Black Star after 24 years, including a return to some of the duo's foundational themes — black excellence, unity, Pan-Africanism and the raising of consciousness.

Photos: Mid West Music Fest roars back in Winona

Photos: Mid West Music Fest roars back in Winona

Darin Kamnetz and Carly Hauschild • May 2, 2022

After the pandemic forced a hiatus and venue changes in recent years, the weekend music festival returned to its original setup in Winona to celebrate some of Minnesota’s top musical talents.

Rabeca's journey to Mid West Music Fest

Rabeca's journey to Mid West Music Fest

Colleen Cowie • May 2, 2022

Colleen Cowie chronicles her band’s behind-the-scenes experience at Winona’s big music festival.

Coffee Break: party songs

Coffee Break: party songs

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 2, 2022

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention a party?

Album of the Week: Arcade Fire, 'WE'

Album of the Week: Arcade Fire, 'WE'

Jade • May 2, 2022

The band’s sixth studio album was created during the longest uninterrupted period of writing in their history.

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