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July 04, 2022

Metric’s eighth studio full-length is a pulsing, disco shimmer of an album to distract from the daily toil.

Album of the Week: Metric, 'Formentera'

Album of the Week: Metric, 'Formentera'

Jade • Jul 4, 2022

Metric’s eighth studio full-length is a pulsing, disco shimmer of an album to distract from the daily toil.

It only makes sense that 'Running Up That Hill' is everywhere

It only makes sense that 'Running Up That Hill' is everywhere

Stephen Thompson • Jul 2, 2022

This year's song of the summer comes to you from 1985.

5 protest songs that have taken on new meaning post-Roe

5 protest songs that have taken on new meaning post-Roe

Ari Shapiro, Noah Caldwell and Jonaki Mehta • Jul 2, 2022

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week, many have turned to music to express the emotion that has overwhelmed them in this moment. We examine five songs and what they mean today.

Watch Ondara's video for 'An Alien In Minneapolis'

Watch Ondara's video for 'An Alien In Minneapolis'

Eric Teel • Jul 1, 2022

Ondara delivers a new sonic package that embraces both his intriguing voice and a unique accent that remains present when he sings.

Day trip: Franconia Sculpture Park offers nature, modern art, and music

Day trip: Franconia Sculpture Park offers nature, modern art, and music

Luke Taylor • Jul 1, 2022

About an hour northeast of the Twin Cities lies a 50-acre open-air sculpture park near Taylors Falls where visitors can roam among modern art installed on rolling grassland. In addition to visual art, Franconia Sculpture Park also offers a film series and Music at Franconia.

Usher: Tiny Desk Concert

Bobby Carter • Jun 30, 2022

The R&B goliath caps off our Black Music Month celebration, highlighting a catalog chock-full of hits spanning 25 years.

Listen to new music from Broken Bells, Sampa The Great, Djo, Ondara, Gorillas, and spill tab

Listen to new music from Broken Bells, Sampa The Great, Djo, Ondara, Gorillas, and spill tab

Jade • Jun 30, 2022

This week, we’ve got great new music from returning artists Broken Bells, Sampa the Great, Ondara, and Gorillaz. Plus, discover the multifaceted artist spill tab, as well as Djo, a project with ties to ‘Stranger Things.’

Coffee Break: Viral Hit

Coffee Break: Viral Hit

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jun 30, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you think should be the next comeback hits?

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.

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