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June 30, 2022

Beabadoobee returns to the chart after a week away, and Orville Peck makes his debut on the chart at #14 with “The Curse of the Blackened Eye”.

The Chart Show: Orville Peck debuts, and Beabadoobee returns

The Chart Show: Orville Peck debuts, and Beabadoobee returns

Jun 30, 2022

Beabadoobee returns to the chart after a week away, and Orville Peck makes his debut on the chart at #14 with “The Curse of the Blackened Eye”.

Denzel Curry: Tiny Desk Concert

Ashley Pointer • Jun 29, 2022

From the moment the versatile emcee arrived at the Tiny Desk, the vibes were right. Watch a six-song set from Curry and a 10-piece live band.

Coffee Break: Photographs and Memories

Coffee Break: Photographs and Memories

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 29, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that mention cameras or photographs?

How Elizabeth Cotten's music fueled the folk revival

How Elizabeth Cotten's music fueled the folk revival

Allyson McCabe • Jun 29, 2022

Although inducted into the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, her contributions haven't always been properly acknowledged.

It's a new day for Moodie Black

It's a new day for Moodie Black

Ali Elabbady • Jun 28, 2022

Serving as opening support for bands like Sleigh Bells and Puscifer, the Twin Cities experimental hip-hop band looks at the bigger picture after 2020 had different plans in store.

Joe Rainey's reimagined powwow music soars at 7th St Entry

Joe Rainey's reimagined powwow music soars at 7th St Entry

Natalia Mendez and Darin Kamnetz • Jun 28, 2022

Rainey’s ‘Niineta’ album release show in Minneapolis pulled together local BIPOC excellence, and carved out space for Indigenous voices across genres.

Musicians react to Supreme Court decision on right to abortion

Musicians react to Supreme Court decision on right to abortion

Ann Powers • Jun 28, 2022

After Friday's Supreme Court decision, artists from around the world spent the following days sharing their reactions and plans for the immediate future.

Coffee Break: Movie Songs

Coffee Break: Movie Songs

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 28, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that movies were named after?

Megan Mahoney might be the busiest bassist in the Twin Cities

Megan Mahoney might be the busiest bassist in the Twin Cities

Macie Rasmussen • Jun 28, 2022

Mahoney provides a steady foundation when performing with Early Eyes, Huhroon, Honeybutter, and many other bands in the region.

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.

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