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September 01, 2022

For the months of September, October, and November, there’s so much prime activity happening around the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.

89 Days of Fall: Things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond

89 Days of Fall: Things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond

Natalia Toledo • Sep 1, 2022

For the months of September, October, and November, there’s so much prime activity happening around the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.

New music from Arctic Monkeys, Ezra Furman, the Backseat Lovers, Vieux Farka Touré and more

New music from Arctic Monkeys, Ezra Furman, the Backseat Lovers, Vieux Farka Touré and more

Jade • Sep 1, 2022

Arctic Monkeys are back with their first new music since 2018, while Ezra Furman releases the title track from her forthcoming album. Hear collaborations between Vieux Farka Touré and Khruangbin, and between Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn. Discover the sounds of Utah indie-rockers the Backseat Lovers and of Minnesota artist Aida Shahghasemi.

Coffee Break: Water Is Life Lineup

Coffee Break: Water Is Life Lineup

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Sep 1, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the Water Is Life lineup do you want to hear?

The Chart Show: Hot Chip, Whitney, and Mountain Goats debut

The Chart Show: Hot Chip, Whitney, and Mountain Goats debut

Sep 1, 2022

Music from the Mountain Goats’ latest record ‘Bleed Out,’ and Whitney’s upcoming release ‘SPARK’ debuted on the chart this week—joined by English synthpop act Hot Chip.

Barking 9 to 5! Dolly Parton launches 'Doggy Parton,' a pet apparel collection

Barking 9 to 5! Dolly Parton launches 'Doggy Parton,' a pet apparel collection

Vanessa Romo • Aug 31, 2022

The line features fringe-trimmed cowgirl dresses, rhinestone-bejeweled harnesses, gingham shirts and bandanas, concert T-shirts, toys and even a blond wig inspired by the singer.

Coffee Break: Female Drummers

Coffee Break: Female Drummers

Jill Riley and Rachel Frances • Aug 31, 2022

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands with female drummers do you want to hear?

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.

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