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June 05, 2022

No details on when or how John Such died were immediately available. A publicist for Bon Jovi didn't immediately respond to messages.

Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, dies at 70

Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, dies at 70

The Associated Press • Jun 5, 2022

No details on when or how John Such died were immediately available. A publicist for Bon Jovi didn't immediately respond to messages.

Wilco release an out-and-out country music double album with 'Cruel Country'

Wilco release an out-and-out country music double album with 'Cruel Country'

Scott Simon and Michael Radcliffe • Jun 4, 2022

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and Glenn Kotche about their new album Cruel Country, and about writing songs with uncomfortable truths.

Angel Olsen discusses her bittersweet new album, 'Big Time'

Angel Olsen discusses her bittersweet new album, 'Big Time'

Ari Shapiro, Noah Caldwell and Sarah Handel • Jun 3, 2022

The singer-songwriter had a tough couple of years, losing both parents while balancing new love. The experience fueled the country-leaning balance of her new album, Big Time.

Minnesota band Barbaro selected for American Music Abroad for 2022-23

Minnesota band Barbaro selected for American Music Abroad for 2022-23

Luke Taylor • Jun 3, 2022

The initiative, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, selects U.S. musicians to represent characteristically American music genres by bringing that music to more than 140 countries around the world.

Coffee Break: Royalty

Coffee Break: Royalty

Jill Riley, Luke Taylor and Rachel Frances • Jun 3, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention royalty in the lyrics or are performed by an artist with a royal-sounding name?  

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.

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