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August 08, 2022

English-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73. She was one of the the biggest pop stars in the 1970's and early 1980's.

1980s pop goddess Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73

1980s pop goddess Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73

Mandalit del Barco and Neda Ulaby • Aug 8, 2022

English-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John has died at age 73. She was one of the the biggest pop stars in the 1970's and early 1980's.

Coffee Break: Cats

Coffee Break: Cats

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 8, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about/for cats do you want to hear?

Lauv longs for the happiness of childhood on 'All 4 Nothing'

Lauv longs for the happiness of childhood on 'All 4 Nothing'

Ziad Buchh and A Martinez • Aug 8, 2022

One of pop music's main advocates of normalizing mental health issues, Lauv released a new album on Friday; it's called All 4 Nothing.

Album of the Week: Chastity Brown, 'Sing To the Walls'

Album of the Week: Chastity Brown, 'Sing To the Walls'

Jade • Aug 8, 2022

Brown pulls in neo-soul, folk, and blues to help focus on the positive.

Greil Marcus's critical aim remains sharp in 'More Real Life Rock'

Greil Marcus's critical aim remains sharp in 'More Real Life Rock'

Michaelangelo Matos • Aug 5, 2022

The rock critic’s newest book, More Real Life Rock: The Wilderness Years, 2014–2021 collects his Top 10 columns published between 2014 and 2021. Anything, anywhere it can be, is culture is his argument: Everyone’s a critic, including performers and colleagues and family members and, indeed, other critics.

Coffee Break: Whistling

Coffee Break: Whistling

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 5, 2022

For Today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that include whistling do you want to hear?

Regina Spektor: Tiny Desk Concert

Bob Boilen • Aug 5, 2022

Spektor performs songs filled with truth and whimsy from her astonishing new record, plus some old favorites.

The best Minnesota State Fair live music and food menu pairings

The best Minnesota State Fair live music and food menu pairings

Ali Elabbady • Aug 4, 2022

Do not get stuck at Pitbull feeling hungry. Suggested menus for easy and satisfying fueling up near the Grandstand and the rest of the fair’s music stages.

Lady Midnight, Martin Dosh, and Mankwe Ndosi talk improvisation and creativity on LineCheck

Diane • Aug 4, 2022

The new episode of LineCheck is all about making art.

Matthew French gives us both sides now

Mike Pengra • Aug 4, 2022

Local singer-songwriter Matthew French visits the Radio Heartland studio to perform songs from and talk about his recent two albums, Two Sides: Side One, and Two Sides: Side Two.

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