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July 19, 2022

Minnesotan organizations and government entities bestow millions of dollars of arts funding every year.

LineCheck: How to win a grant

Diane • Jul 19, 2022

Minnesotan organizations and government entities bestow millions of dollars of arts funding every year.

Inside Soccer Mommy's widescreen world

Inside Soccer Mommy's widescreen world

Jewly Hight • Jul 18, 2022

Private, isolating thoughts have always been central in Sophie Allison's songs, but Sometimes, Forever breaks new ground, using the studio to blow those feelings up to arresting scale.

Where to find Minnesota's iconic music murals and public art

Where to find Minnesota's iconic music murals and public art

Lydia Moran • Jul 18, 2022

Scope out these one-of-a-kind landmarks dedicated to Prince, Bob Dylan, Maurice Ravel, Billie Holiday, and many more.

Coffee Break: Lollapalooza Throwback

Coffee Break: Lollapalooza Throwback

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 18, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists in the ’91-’97 Lollapalooza lineups would you like to hear?

Album of the Week: Lizzo, 'Special'

Album of the Week: Lizzo, 'Special'

Jade • Jul 18, 2022

This is an album for the car ride to the club that refuses to let you feel bad.

Coffee Break: Songs to say "I love you"

Coffee Break: Songs to say "I love you"

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 15, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with great lines about love do you want to hear?

The Come-Up: 16 scorching Minnesota hip-hop projects for summer

The Come-Up: 16 scorching Minnesota hip-hop projects for summer

Jeffrey Bissoy-Mattis and Natalia Toledo • Jul 14, 2022

Some new heat to keep you cool during these blazing months from Kamilla Love, KayCyy, Student 1, Finding Novyon, and more.

Listen to We Banjo 3, 'Gift Of Life'

Listen to We Banjo 3, 'Gift Of Life'

Joe Kendrick • Jul 14, 2022

The quartet performs a soulful meditation on self-discovery augmented by an innovative combination of instruments.

Hear brand-new songs by Tegan and Sara; Silversun Pickups; Panda Bear and Sonic Boom; Sudan Archives, NoSo; Mayyadda

Hear brand-new songs by Tegan and Sara; Silversun Pickups; Panda Bear and Sonic Boom; Sudan Archives, NoSo; Mayyadda

Jade • Jul 14, 2022

This week, we bring you the latest from Tegan and Sara, Silversun Pickups, Sudan Archives and Minneapolis artist Mayyadda. We’ve also got a new collaboration between members of Animal Collective and Spacemen 3, and the mellow sounds of Los Angeles artist NoSo.

Coffee Break: Bastille Day

Coffee Break: Bastille Day

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 14, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from French artists would you like to hear?

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