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August 25, 2022

Hear new tracks this week from Rex Orange County, Allison Russell, Beth Orton, Minnesota-based artist Raffaella and a welcome result from the longtime collaboration between The National and Bon Iver. Plus, discover the laid-back sound of sibling duo Hermanos Gutierrez.

Hear new songs from The National, Raffaella, Rex Orange County, Hermanos Gutierrez, Allison Russell and Beth Orton

Hear new songs from The National, Raffaella, Rex Orange County, Hermanos Gutierrez, Allison Russell and Beth Orton

Jade • Aug 25, 2022

Hear new tracks this week from Rex Orange County, Allison Russell, Beth Orton, Minnesota-based artist Raffaella and a welcome result from the longtime collaboration between The National and Bon Iver. Plus, discover the laid-back sound of sibling duo Hermanos Gutierrez.

Coffee Break: Grandstand lineup

Coffee Break: Grandstand lineup

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 25, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the 2022 MN State Fair Grandstand lineup do you want to hear?

Against the odds: How Blondie shattered the conventions of punk and pop

Against the odds: How Blondie shattered the conventions of punk and pop

Allyson McCabe • Aug 25, 2022

From unreleased music to promotional flyers, photos, a mirrored dressing room sign, and even a stray Andy Warhol print, Blondie's out with a new box set, Blondie: Against The Odds 1974-1982.

The Chart Show: Four acts find the Hall of Fame

The Chart Show: Four acts find the Hall of Fame

Aug 25, 2022

Voters inducted four new tracks into the Chart Show Hall of Fame this week, including Arcade Fire, Ezra Furman, Phoebe Bridgers, and Minnesota’s Durry.

Coffee Break: Strange songs

Coffee Break: Strange songs

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 24, 2022

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

Why the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame is headed to this small Mississippi Delta town

Why the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame is headed to this small Mississippi Delta town

The Associated Press • Aug 24, 2022

Marks, Mississippi, is where Martin Luther King Jr. chose in 1968 as the starting point for his Poor People's Campaign, which demanded economic justice for poor Americans of all backgrounds.

Lauded trumpeter and composer jaimie branch dies at 39

Lauded trumpeter and composer jaimie branch dies at 39

Nate Chinen • Aug 24, 2022

A rising star in the world of improvised music with her group FLY or DIE, branch died on Monday at her home in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Psalm One’s new projects spread the ‘Word’ and do the work

Psalm One’s new projects spread the ‘Word’ and do the work

Ali Elabbady • Aug 23, 2022

With a book out, and an album on the way, the rapper shows herself healing in real-time.

Indigo Girls, Chris Isaak to receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at AmericanaFest

Indigo Girls, Chris Isaak to receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at AmericanaFest

Luke Taylor • Aug 23, 2022

The Americana Music Association announced on Tuesday its honorees for Lifetime Achievement Awards that will be presented on Wednesday, Sept. 14, during the Americana Honors & Awards show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Coffee Break: Artists with record labels

Coffee Break: Artists with record labels

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 23, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists who started their own label?

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