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August 30, 2022

Plan ahead for a busy season of shows across the Twin Cities and beyond. Lizzo, Father John Misty, Florence + the Machine, and many more big events are right around the corner.

Concert calendar: Minnesota live music guide for fall 2022

Concert calendar: Minnesota live music guide for fall 2022

Darby Ottoson • Aug 30, 2022

Plan ahead for a busy season of shows across the Twin Cities and beyond. Lizzo, Father John Misty, Florence + the Machine, and many more big events are right around the corner.

Coffee Break: Songs that got the "Weird Al" treatment

Coffee Break: Songs that got the "Weird Al" treatment

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 30, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, we’ll play a set of songs that have been parodied by Weird Al. What are some of your favorites?

Life after Desk: Catching up with 2015 Tiny Desk Contest winner Fantastic Negrito

Life after Desk: Catching up with 2015 Tiny Desk Contest winner Fantastic Negrito

Elle Mannion • Aug 30, 2022

Since being named the first Tiny Desk Contest winner, Fantastic Negrito has gone on to tour the world, win Grammys and more. NPR's video team recently caught up with him to hear about his journey.

Annie Mack, rising singer-songwriter, honors her own journey with 'Testify'

Annie Mack, rising singer-songwriter, honors her own journey with 'Testify'

Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas • Aug 29, 2022

Minnesota singer-songwriter Annie Mack's EP, “Testify,” mixes blues, country, rock and soul. It's a beautiful combination.

Music On-A-Stick: Manchester Orchestra and Bad Bad Hats rocked before storm rolled in

Music On-A-Stick: Manchester Orchestra and Bad Bad Hats rocked before storm rolled in

Macie Rasmussen and Darin Kamnetz • Aug 29, 2022

Before the skies opened up over the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, the two bands warmed up the stage for a Portugal. The Man set that never materialized.

Coffee Break: MTV Vanguard Award Recipients

Coffee Break: MTV Vanguard Award Recipients

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 29, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from MTV Video Vanguard Award winners do you want to hear?

Album of the Week: Ezra Furman, 'All of Us Flames'

Album of the Week: Ezra Furman, 'All of Us Flames'

Jade • Aug 29, 2022

This album is loaded with squealing guitars, thumping drums, and vocals that deliver heart-wrenching lyrics with a raw and ferocious bite.

Photos: Scenes from the Minnesota State Fair 2022

Photos: Scenes from the Minnesota State Fair 2022

Bump Opera • Aug 26, 2022

First-day photos of music, food, the people, and the scenery out at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Friday Five: Minnesota music videos big on style and substance

Friday Five: Minnesota music videos big on style and substance

Diane • Aug 26, 2022

New visuals from Elle PF, Mae Simpson, Landon Conrath, and more.

Photos: Leon Bridges heats up the Armory

Photos: Leon Bridges heats up the Armory

Morgan Winston • Aug 26, 2022

The Boundless Tour hit Minneapolis on Thursday evening with Little Dragon opening up.

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