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July 28, 2022

Musician and actor Djo reaches the top 5 this week with “Change”.

The Chart Show: Stranger Things' Djo cracks the Top 5

The Chart Show: Stranger Things' Djo cracks the Top 5

Jul 28, 2022

Musician and actor Djo reaches the top 5 this week with “Change”.

Coffee Break: Ice Cream

Coffee Break: Ice Cream

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 27, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about ice cream do you want to hear?

Graveyard Club discuss 'Moonflower,' their most honest record yet

Graveyard Club discuss 'Moonflower,' their most honest record yet

Diane • Jul 26, 2022

Graveyard Club members Matthew Schufman and Michael Wojtalewicz open up about their songwriting influences and how they work to go beneath the surface of a song’s lyrical and musical themes to create an experience. Graveyard Club will celebrate the album’s release with a show at Fine Line Cafe in Minneapolis on July 30 with special guest Aaron Rice.

Watch Seratones' captivating MicroShow set

Jul 26, 2022

Recorded at the Hook & Ladder Theater and Lounge in Minneapolis, the Shreveport, La., four-piece kicked out a lively set that included songs from their latest album, ‘Love & Algorhythms.’

Here's why Joni Mitchell's performance at the Newport Folk Festival is so incredible

Here's why Joni Mitchell's performance at the Newport Folk Festival is so incredible

Vanessa Romo • Jul 26, 2022

The iconic singer-songwriter wasn't able to walk or talk after a brain aneurysm in 2015. Dr. Anthony Wang, a neurosurgeon, explains the challenges she faced as a musician and her remarkable comeback.

Photos: Alanis Morissette and Garbage at Xcel Energy Center

Photos: Alanis Morissette and Garbage at Xcel Energy Center

Tony Nelson • Jul 25, 2022

Morissette’s visit to St. Paul was part of tour dates marking the 25th anniversary of her hit album ‘Jagged Little Pill.’

Interview: Dave Simonett on recording Trampled by Turtles' new record with Jeff Tweedy

Interview: Dave Simonett on recording Trampled by Turtles' new record with Jeff Tweedy

Diane • Jul 25, 2022

Dave Simonett of Trampled by Turtles talked to Local Show host Diane about the group’s 10th record, ‘Alpenglow,’ set to release October 28, 2022.

It's official: The U.K. will host next year's Eurovision contest on behalf of Ukraine

It's official: The U.K. will host next year's Eurovision contest on behalf of Ukraine

Rachel Treisman • Jul 25, 2022

Officials approached the U.K., this year's runner-up, after concluding that Russia's war makes Ukraine unfit to hold the competition. This isn't the first time the U.K. has stepped in to host.

Six ways to beat the summer heat in the Twin Cities

Six ways to beat the summer heat in the Twin Cities

Lydia Moran • Jul 25, 2022

Sweating so much you can't think clearly? Here are some indoor and outdoor ideas to cool off.

Coffee Break: There goes my hero

Coffee Break: There goes my hero

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Jul 25, 2022

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

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