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June 27, 2022

With so many great concert series in Rochester, Minnesota, this summer, here’s a guide for places to eat, drink, and more before and after Down by the Riverside, forWARD Neighborhood Park Concerts, and the Global Music Series.

Tips for a rockin' Rochester concert road trip weekend

Tips for a rockin' Rochester concert road trip weekend

Staff • Jun 27, 2022

With so many great concert series in Rochester, Minnesota, this summer, here’s a guide for places to eat, drink, and more before and after Down by the Riverside, forWARD Neighborhood Park Concerts, and the Global Music Series.

Carly Rae Jepsen beams with bliss at the Armory

Carly Rae Jepsen beams with bliss at the Armory

Macie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Jun 27, 2022

The singer’s pop hits brought effervescence to Pride In Concert in Minneapolis.

First Avenue booker James Taylor reports back from Barcelona’s Primavera Sound

First Avenue booker James Taylor reports back from Barcelona’s Primavera Sound

Cecilia Johnson • Jun 27, 2022

He can’t wait to book Dreamcatcher and slowthai in the Twin Cities.

Coffee Break: It's Brutal Out There

Coffee Break: It's Brutal Out There

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 27, 2022

For Today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs would you like to hear in response to the news?

Album of the Week: Regina Spektor, 'Home, before and after'

Album of the Week: Regina Spektor, 'Home, before and after'

Jade • Jun 27, 2022

Her first album in six years is a wide-eyed exploration of how we experience the world around us.

Yola and Gary Clark Jr. discuss roles in new ‘Elvis’ film

Yola and Gary Clark Jr. discuss roles in new ‘Elvis’ film

Luke Taylor • Jun 24, 2022

Baz Luhrmann’s film on Elvis Presley, out Friday, also tells the stories of artists who often weren’t credited for influencing the early rock ‘n’ roll star.

MUNA's new album features growth and an 'astral projection anthem'

MUNA's new album features growth and an 'astral projection anthem'

Leila Fadel, Lilly Quiroz and Nell Clark • Jun 24, 2022

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Naomi McPherson, Katie Gavin and Josette Maskin of the band MUNA about their third album: MUNA.

Coffee Break: Pride Jams

Coffee Break: Pride Jams

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 24, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear on our Pride themed playlist?

In 'Elvis,' an icon remains an icon, and little else

In 'Elvis,' an icon remains an icon, and little else

Aisha Harris • Jun 24, 2022

Baz Luhrmann's latest spectacle tackles the life of Elvis Presley, as filtered through his shady longtime manager.

On 'The Spur,' Joan Shelley weighs what it takes to be human

On 'The Spur,' Joan Shelley weighs what it takes to be human

Stephen Thompson • Jun 24, 2022

Shelley expounds on country living, newly married life and the birth of her daughter. But life's joys are never far removed from the deeply worrying state — and fate — of the world.

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