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July 08, 2022

After a mini hiatus, the rapper makes a comeback with a new album, ‘Kaleidoscope.’

Chase Vibe is the Northside’s underrated pink-haired lyricist

Chase Vibe is the Northside’s underrated pink-haired lyricist

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Jul 8, 2022

After a mini hiatus, the rapper makes a comeback with a new album, ‘Kaleidoscope.’

Surly Brewing to host 30th anniversary Minnesota Record Show

Surly Brewing to host 30th anniversary Minnesota Record Show

Luke Taylor • Jul 8, 2022

Minnesota’s largest and longest-running record show sets up shop at Surly Brewing’s Scheid Hall on Saturday, July 9.

Coffee Break: Rock the Cradle

Coffee Break: Rock the Cradle

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 8, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are some kid-friendly tunes you’d like to jam out to?

Belle and Sebastian: Tiny Desk Concert

Bob Boilen • Jul 8, 2022

The band from Glasgow gives a charming, magnificent performance of songs from its new album, plus a classic tune from If You're Feeling Sinister.

Zora's debut album showcases "all the different parts of my heart"

Zora's debut album showcases "all the different parts of my heart"

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis • Jul 7, 2022

How video games and a musical family inspired ‘Z1,’ an ambitious album that explores hip-hop, R&B, rock, pop, and more.

Liverpool artist celebrates Ringo Starr with massive mural

Liverpool artist celebrates Ringo Starr with massive mural

Luke Taylor • Jul 7, 2022

In March, Liverpool artist John Culshaw completed a massive mural of Ringo Starr in the section of Liverpool where Starr grew up. Adorning the side of the Empress Pub is a larger-than-life portrait of the Beatles drummer, enhanced by images that recall Ringo Starr’s music and his membership in the Beatles.

Alvvays returns right on time with 'Pharmacist'

Alvvays returns right on time with 'Pharmacist'

Sofie Hernandez-Simeonidis • Jul 7, 2022

Sometimes, just hearing the reassurance of Alvvays' Molly Rankin singing, "I hear it happens all the time / It's alright" is enough.

Hear new songs from The 1975, Mars Volta, Killer Mike, Alvvays, Dark Bunny and Redcar

Hear new songs from The 1975, Mars Volta, Killer Mike, Alvvays, Dark Bunny and Redcar

Jade • Jul 7, 2022

This week, we get new music from the 1975, Alvvays and from Redcar (fka Christine and the Queens). Meanwhile, The Mars Volta release their first new song in 10 years, and Killer Mike drops his first solo project in 10 years. Plus, discover the sound of Minnesota artist Dark Bunny.

Coffee Break: Seeing Double at the Triple Rock

Coffee Break: Seeing Double at the Triple Rock

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 7, 2022

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

The Chart Show: Ondara, Madison Cunningham, and Djo debut

The Chart Show: Ondara, Madison Cunningham, and Djo debut

Jul 7, 2022

The battle for the number one spot stays close between Arcade Fire and Lizzo for another week with Arcade Fire stay at #1 with “Unconditional I (Lookout Kid),” plus debuts from Minnesota’s Ondara, and more.

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