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May 25, 2022

Voters showed steadfast support this week for Arcade Fire’s “The Lightning I, II” from their new record, ‘WE’.

The Chart Show: Lightning strikes twice for Arcade Fire

The Chart Show: Lightning strikes twice for Arcade Fire

May 25, 2022

Voters showed steadfast support this week for Arcade Fire’s “The Lightning I, II” from their new record, ‘WE’.

Spike Lee and Miguel share Prince memories at VeeCon

Spike Lee and Miguel share Prince memories at VeeCon

Zeke • May 25, 2022

The weekend conference at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis brought together a global community of folks interested in NFTs and Web3 technology.

Coffee Break: songs about justice, equality and civil rights

Coffee Break: songs about justice, equality and civil rights

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 25, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about justice, equality and civil rights do you want to hear?

Minnesota State Fair's 2022 free-stage lineup: Low Cut Connie, The Jayhawks, The Family Stone, and more

Minnesota State Fair's 2022 free-stage lineup: Low Cut Connie, The Jayhawks, The Family Stone, and more

Luke Taylor • May 24, 2022

The Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday announced the lineup for the free stages across the fairgrounds for the 2022 State Fair, which runs Thursday, August 25 to Monday, September 5.

On 'Harry's House,' Styles faces the perils of pastiche

On 'Harry's House,' Styles faces the perils of pastiche

Cyrena Touros • May 24, 2022

On his third solo album, Styles relies on a proficient but unadventurous process of combining his influences. His habit of paying homage to his idols too often conceals his own creative vision.

Coffee Break: Bob Dylan covers

Coffee Break: Bob Dylan covers

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 24, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what Bob Dylan cover songs do you want to hear?

Photos: Live music highlights of Art-A-Whirl weekend

Photos: Live music highlights of Art-A-Whirl weekend

Darin Kamnetz and Sara Fish • May 23, 2022

Crowds arrived in northeast Minneapolis for the annual showcase of art in gallery and studio spaces, and checked out music at 331 Club, Indeed Brewing, Bauhaus Brew Labs, and Pryes Brewing Company.

'SNL' just wrapped its 47th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests

'SNL' just wrapped its 47th season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests

Stephen Thompson • May 23, 2022

A cold and methodical ranking of Saturday Night Live performances by Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Young Thug, Arcade Fire, Saweetie, LCD Soundsystem, Camila Cabello and more.

Dua Saleh puts on mesmerizing show at Fine Line

Dua Saleh puts on mesmerizing show at Fine Line

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis and Morgan Winston • May 23, 2022

The artist and ‘Sex Education’ star had support from rising star Ricki Monique.

Coffee Break: songs with synthesizer

Coffee Break: songs with synthesizer

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 23, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that feature the synthesizer?

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