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June 02, 2022

As part of the Ink the Garden sweepstakes, Minneapolis tattoo artist Heather Kim will give tattoos to eight lucky winners during the event.

Enter for a chance to win a free tattoo at Rock the Garden

Enter for a chance to win a free tattoo at Rock the Garden

Jun 2, 2022

As part of the Ink the Garden sweepstakes, Minneapolis tattoo artist Heather Kim will give tattoos to eight lucky winners during the event.

Coffee Break: Prince party jams

Coffee Break: Prince party jams

Jill Riley, Luke Taylor and Rachel Frances • Jun 2, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what funky, sweaty Prince party jams do you want to hear?

Kraftwerk are out of this world at State Theatre

Kraftwerk are out of this world at State Theatre

Natalia Mendez and Darin Kamnetz • Jun 2, 2022

From outer space to the Autobahn, the German legends’ artsy 3D performance provides wonderfully weird entertainment.

Sarah Morris releases video for her cover of John Prine’s ‘I Just Want To Dance With You’

Luke Taylor • Jun 2, 2022

On Friday, June 3, Morris will release her cover of Prine’s ‘I Just Want To Dance With You’ as a single available on all streaming platforms.

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.

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