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June 01, 2022

The highly anticipated return of Kendrick Lamar has been welcomed by voters, who debuted “The Heart Part 5” at #14 this week, joined by an entrance from Neko Case with “Oh Shadlowless” at #16.

The Chart Show: Kendrick Lamar and Neko Case Debut

The Chart Show: Kendrick Lamar and Neko Case Debut

Jun 1, 2022

The highly anticipated return of Kendrick Lamar has been welcomed by voters, who debuted “The Heart Part 5” at #14 this week, joined by an entrance from Neko Case with “Oh Shadlowless” at #16.

Coffee Break: National Say Something Nice Day

Coffee Break: National Say Something Nice Day

Jill Riley, Luke Taylor and Rachel Frances • Jun 1, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that include compliments in the lyrics?

For Angel Olsen, the shortest distance between loss and love is a country song

For Angel Olsen, the shortest distance between loss and love is a country song

Katie Presley • Jun 1, 2022

For the songwriter's sixth album, she leans into a retro country sound for a big-hearted set of songs about grief and burgeoning love.

JD McPherson talks hitting the road with Robert Plant and Alison Krauss

JD McPherson talks hitting the road with Robert Plant and Alison Krauss

Bill DeVille and Luke Taylor • Jun 1, 2022

McPherson joins Plant and Krauss as their lead guitarist on tour to support the recent collaborative album, Raise the Roof.

K-Pop stars BTS went to the White House to talk about anti-Asian hate crimes

K-Pop stars BTS went to the White House to talk about anti-Asian hate crimes

Elizabeth Blair • Jun 1, 2022

K-Pop stars BTS met with President Biden Tuesday to talk about inclusion and representation. There's been an increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders.

Big summer gigs: Minnesota outdoor live music guide for 2022

Big summer gigs: Minnesota outdoor live music guide for 2022

Darby Ottoson • May 31, 2022

Plan ahead to attend big summer concerts, festivals, and series all summer long in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond.

Coffee Break: German artists

Coffee Break: German artists

Jill Riley and Luke Taylor • May 31, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs by bands from Germany do you want to hear?

In Ethel Cain's music, hell is a place on Earth

In Ethel Cain's music, hell is a place on Earth

Meaghan Garvey • May 31, 2022

The artist's debut album Preacher's Daughter drives deep into the heart of gothic Americana.

Album of the Week: The Black Keys, 'Dropout Boogie'

Album of the Week: The Black Keys, 'Dropout Boogie'

Bill DeVille • May 30, 2022

‘Dropout Boogie’ has that raw and ragged bluesy sound that they’ve been mining from the get-go. 

Coffee Break: Honoring Depeche Mode's Andy Fletcher

Coffee Break: Honoring Depeche Mode's Andy Fletcher

Jill Riley and Reed Fischer • May 27, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, in honor of Fletcher, which Depeche Mode songs would you like to hear?

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