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August 11, 2022

This week, we’ve got brand-new songs from The Killers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and a collaboration between Moby and Serpentwithfeet. Plus, discover the sounds of Danielle Ponder, Beach Weather and Minnesota artist BdotCroc.

Hear new songs by The Killers; Moby and Serpentwithfeet; Beach Weather; Danielle Ponder; Yeah Yeah Yeahs; and BdotCroc

Hear new songs by The Killers; Moby and Serpentwithfeet; Beach Weather; Danielle Ponder; Yeah Yeah Yeahs; and BdotCroc

Jade • Aug 11, 2022

This week, we’ve got brand-new songs from The Killers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and a collaboration between Moby and Serpentwithfeet. Plus, discover the sounds of Danielle Ponder, Beach Weather and Minnesota artist BdotCroc.

On 'No Rules Sandy,' Sylvan Esso find freedom outside the formula

On 'No Rules Sandy,' Sylvan Esso find freedom outside the formula

Cyrena Touros • Aug 11, 2022

The duo's fourth album is marked by experimentation and a focus on living in the present moment. Relaxed and unselfconscious, it's a testament to the ease of collaboration between longtime partners.

Coffee Break: The music of Lamont Dozier

Coffee Break: The music of Lamont Dozier

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 11, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the mind of Lamont Dozier do you want to hear?

Scavenger hunt brings you into artist Adam Turman's mind and stomping grounds

Scavenger hunt brings you into artist Adam Turman's mind and stomping grounds

Luke Taylor • Aug 11, 2022

Minnesota artist Adam Turman’s original characters provide the framework for a scavenger hunt designed to help locals and visitors discover two communities neighboring Minneapolis.

The Chart Show: Wowing voters, "Wonderment" hits Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Wowing voters, "Wonderment" hits Hall of Fame

Aug 11, 2022

The track appears on Chastity Brown’s latest album ‘Sing to the Walls’.

Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin, 'Savanne'

Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin, 'Savanne'

Joe Kendrick • Aug 10, 2022

The Malian guitarist and singer meets the Texas trio in a loping, labyrinthine fusion of dub, blues and West African grooves.

Taylor Swift says she never listened to 3LW before writing 'Shake It Off'

Taylor Swift says she never listened to 3LW before writing 'Shake It Off'

Wynne Davis • Aug 10, 2022

Taylor Swift says she had never heard of the group 3LW or their 2001 song "Playas Gon' Play" before a lawsuit was filed against her accusing her of stealing lyrics.

Coffee Break: Bad girls of rock n roll

Coffee Break: Bad girls of rock n roll

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 10, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from “bad girls of rock n roll” do you want to hear?

Sharon Van Etten leads night of combustible emotion at Surly Festival Field

Sharon Van Etten leads night of combustible emotion at Surly Festival Field

Macie Rasmussen and Sara Fish • Aug 10, 2022

The Wild Hearts Tour stop in Minneapolis also featured full sets from Angel Olsen and Julien Baker.

Songwriter Lamont Dozier who co-wrote hits for the Supremes and Four Tops has died

Songwriter Lamont Dozier who co-wrote hits for the Supremes and Four Tops has died

Elizabeth Blair • Aug 9, 2022

Dozier died at 81. As part of the songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, he co-wrote dozens of hits, including "Baby Love," "Heat Wave" and "Reflections," helping to define the Motown sound.

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